Today, April 22, is the 49th Earth Day, the most widely celebrated environmental day across the globe, recognized in 192 countries.
It’s a timely, seasonal reminder that, as our lawns, trees and countryside turn green with spring growth, we ourselves can help the planet by also going “green.”
“Green” might mean: recycling; cleaning up litter, especially plastic that may end up in the ocean; or planting native flowers and shrubs to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
The Old Lyme Open Space Commission suggests celebrating Earth Day by walking the town’s open space and land trust trails, listening to the songs of birds, enjoying newly blossoming wildflowers and breathing in fresh air.
Great walks throughout Old Lyme may be found at the Commission’s web page or at on the Old Lyme Land Trust’s website
Even the sky will celebrate Earth Day! The annual Lyrid meteor shower is active from about April 16 to 25. While not the year’s largest meteor shower, it will be the first since January and, fittingly, visible across the globe.
For more information, visit the Earth Day website.