Every Day Is Earth Day

Image and text by Josephine Wall
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Earth Day History The first celebration called EARTH DAY was initiated by the mayor and city of San Francisco at the request of John McConnell on the vernal equinox, March 21, 1970. John McConnell introduced the idea of the Earth Flag and the vernal Equinox Earth Day, which was first observed at the UN in 1971 and later proclaimed by the US Congress and President Gerald Ford in 1975. The first U.S. Earth Day, April 22, 1970, came about through years of effort by Senator Gaylord Nelson and because of a spontaneous response at the grassroots level. More on Earth Day history   Earth Day Resources Earth Day - Earth Day Network celebrates the 47th anniversary Earth Day-related videos and articles, share your pledge for Acts of Green March for Science - Saturday, April 22 ~ Washington D.C. Climate Central's march to support science useful for healing Mother Earth Earth Day: 12 Spiritual Practices to Honor the Earth Set of practices we can do to honor the Earth over the next months Earth Songs - NASA Science News from 2001 If humans had radio antennae instead of ears, we would hear a remarkable symphony of strange noises coming from our own planet. An online receiver at the Marshall Space Flight Center is playing these songs of Earth so anyone can listen. EnviroLink Network - Earth Day Organizer's Guide Providing access to thousands of online environmental resources, since 1991. HOME - Feature film online Yann Arthus-Bertrand's epic environmental movie, message of mobilization to all humans and available to watch for free Message of Hope for Earth Day - Jane Goodall on Bill Moyers and Co. Who better to deliver a message of hope on Earth Day than Jane Goodall, following her 80th birthday online celebration earlier in April. Precocious Earth - NASA Science News from 2001 Tiny zircon crystals found in ancient stream deposits suggest that Earth harbored continents and liquid water remarkably soon after our planet formed. Life could have established a foothold on Earth 400 million years earlier than expected. Earth Day: An Animated Tribute - Earth Day's legacy Mother Nature Network's animated look back at the past four decades of U.S. environmentalism   Earth Friendly Organizations & Programs Consider supporting these fine groups and their projects ... Audubon Society - Protects the health and habitat of birds Conserves and restores natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats Climate Central - Leaders in Climate Science Leading scientists and journalists researching and reporting the facts about our changing climate and its impact on the public Conservation International - People need nature to thrive CI's 6 Initiatives: Climate Change, Fresh Water, Health, Food, Culture, Biodiversity Defenders of Wildlife - Wildlife conservation Dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants, in their natural communities The Earth Charter Initiative - Values and Principles for a Sustainable Future Dverse, global network of people, organizations, and institutions that participate in promoting and implementing the values and principles of the Earth Charter Earth Networks -WeatherBug - Taking the Pulse of the Planet Vast sensor networks monitoring weather, lightning and greenhouse gases around the world Earth911 - More ideas, less waste Recycling ideas for home & garden, food, work, health, style, arts & entertainment, tech and more eNature - Bringing Field guides for almost 6000 individual species Environmental Defense Fund - For practical environmental solutions Committed to sound science, efficient, market-based solutions and non-partisan policy Farm Sanctuary - Farm animal rescue and adoption network Animal sponsorships available through Farm Sanctuary's Adopt a Farm Animal Program Food & Water Watch - Keeping shared resources under public control Working to ensure the food and water we consume is safe, accessible and sustainably produced Friends of the Earth - Principles of Sustainability, Productivity, Systemic Change Advocates green initiatives throughout various industries to defend the environment and champion a healthy and just world Global Footprint Network - How big is your footprint? Footprint Calculator Established to enable a sustainable future where all people have the opportunity to live satisfying lives within the means of our one planet green.tv - U.N. Environment Programme partner The world's first broadband TV channel dedicated to environmental issues Greenpeace - Concerned for oceans, fish and wildlife, forests and pollutionts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace Healing the Waters of the Earth - Water Healing Meditations and Projects People, events and projects related to healing the waters of the Earth The Jane Goodall Institute - Empowering people to make a difference to all living things Builds on Dr. Goodall's scientific work and humanitarian vision Keepers of the Waters - Visions & Solutions Inspires and promote projects combining art, science and community involvement to restore, preserve and remediate water sources Mother Nature Network - Improve your world Covers a broad scope of environmental and social responsibility issues and all aspects of planetary life Natural Resources Defense Council - Sustaining all forms of life on Earth Environmental action group, combining  grassroots member power with legal, scientific and professional expertise The Nature Conservancy - Making a positive impact around the world Protects ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people National Wildlife Federation - Safeguarding wildlife Inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future NRDC Save BioGems - To save endangered wild places Protects endangered wildlife and woodlands Organic Consumers Association - Campaign for health, justice, sustainability Addresses crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability Sierra Club - Explore, enjoy and protect the planet National and international youth and diversity programs, environmental education, towards protecting the wild places of the earth UN Habitat - For a better urban furture Promotes sustainable urban development and adequate shelter for all UPLIFT We Are One - It's Time to Uplift the World Thriving global community of events, new projects and vibrant collaboration in service of humanity and the Earth The Wilderness Society - Working to protect U.S. wildlands Preserves America's rich natural legacy for future generations through conservation and public engagement WWF - Protecting the future of nature World Wildlife Fund's vision is to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature.

SouledOut Earth Day Gallery

White Buffalo Calf Woman
Honor all creatures as brothers and sisters.

Bear and Tree
Spirit Bear crosses our path.

Gaia's Angel
We pray.

Spring
The land speaks to us.

I Stand
The Sacred Circle unites us as One.

Winter
Joyous peace shall reign.

Walk in Balance
The Earth is sacred.

Planetary Rhythms
Old Turtle's Malachite Dreams
The Secret Garden
Rocks
The Night Sky
Bunny Hollow
Earthly Delights
Inspiring Audio
Cosmology

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