Today is Earth Day, April 22, 2024!! Earth Day was first organized on April 22, 1970, by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson and graduate student Denis Hayes. In 1990, a global Earth Day was organized in more than 140 countries.
There are many simple things you can do to support Earth Day, today and everyday! RECYCLE, RECYCLE, RECYCLE. Reduce your waste by recycling. Conserve our resources. Turn off lights when you leave a room, take a shorter shower, or set up a rain barrel to collect rainwater for yard use. Plant a tree or native plant to provide cover and food sources to birds and bees. Bees play a crucial role in pollination but pesticides reduce the population of bees.
The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back day is the last Saturday of April. By dropping off your unused medications, you are keeping them out of our groundwater system. Local law enforcement agencies will “Take Back” your prescription drugs in a safe manner. Check your local area to find other locations.
