Ways to Celebrate Earth Month! ~ God saw all that he had made, and it was very good -Gen 1:31
Celebrating Earth Day is more than a one-day event- it’s a way of life! We are blessed to live on a miraculous planet that is life sustaining. It is our responsibility to nurture and bless God’s creation by tending the earth. Here are some local activities to help develop your ability to nurture our world.
Marion County Soil and Water Events:
· Do you have a pond or live in an HOA with a large retention pond? Learn more at the Spring Pond Workshop, Wednesday, May 29th @ 6 PM.
· Use the right amount of fertilizer. Learn how to use the Indiana Nutrient Management Tool in a virtual workshop, Wednesday April 24 @ 11 AM-12 PM
· Spring Garden Workshops @ SWCD Demo Garden. Learn about No-Till techniques.
Tuesday, April 30 @ 7 PM
Saturday, May 11 @ 10 AM
Thursday, May 16 @ 7 PM
· Learn to be a Riverwatch volunteer and help monitor the health of our nearby streams. The next local training will be held on April 26th at the Indianapolis Public Library, Fort Ben Branch,9330 East 56th Street from 10 AM – 4 PM.
Thrive Indianapolis, Indianapolis’ sustainability plan, provides activities to improve our urban environment. Click the link to check out some local events in April in our public parks. April 26 @ 11 AM features an Environmental Justice Workshop at Garfield Park.
Katharine Hayhoe always shares hope and optimism and encourages us to talk about climate change to friends and family. Click here to read a recent email from her.
As always, be kind to the earth and kind to each other. Our present moment is precious and our relationships to each other and our fellow creatures is a gift to cherish.
Walk cheerfully over the earth, Friends! Walk in our beautiful meditational woods and feel God’s presence.