Every Day Is Earth Day

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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 Links Earth Day 2013 - Earth Day Network celebrates the 42nd Anniversary Earth Day-related videos and articles, share your pledge for Acts of Green 12 Spiritual Practices to Honor the Earth Spirituality & Practice suggestions for celebrating Earth Day EnviroLink Network - Earth Day Organizer's Guide Providing access to thousands of online environmental resources, since 1991. Picnic for the Planet 2013 - The Nature Conservancy Picnic events around the world   Earthly Wonders Earth.com Online information portal dedicated to Planet Earth, with photos, resources and maps HOME - Feature film online Yann Arthus-Bertrand's epic environmental movie, message of mobilization to all humans and available to watch for free Precocious Earth - NASA Science News from January 17, 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 Songs - NASA Science News from January 19, 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.   Earth Friendly Organizations & Programs Consider supporting these fine groups and their work ... Audubon Society - Protects the health and habitat of birds Conserves and restores natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats 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 Earth911 - More ideas, less waste Recycling ideas for home & garden, food, work, health, style, arts & entertainment, tech and more eNature - Bringing nature to life 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 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 GoodPlanet Foundation - Environmental nonprofit Raising public awareness of environmental protection and to bring concrete solutions to the Earth’s ecological crisis, chaired by Yann Arthus-Bertrand 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 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 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 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.

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