For those living in heavily populated areas, heading outside to enjoy nature might seem daunting, thankfully there are options for celebrating Earth Day at home.
Closet cleanout: One way to celebrate Earth Day is to gather old clothing items that can be donated to a thrift store once we get back to our regular routines. Some thrift stores in the Birmingham area include Big Saver Thrift Store, Lovelady Thrift Store and Sozo Trading Company. For those that want to explore their crafty side, another option for used clothing can be repurposing outdated apparel into other household items. According to , in 2017, 8,900,000.0 tons of clothing and footwear was disposed in our nation’s landfills.
Support an organization: There are nonprofit organizations both locally and nationally that advocate for environmental issues. According to the Nature Conservancy in Alabama, https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/alabama/ this organization has a goal of “Working to protect Alabama for people and nature.” The website gives insight on the organization’s goals and what donations are used for.
Learn about the Earth: If you have downtime, learning about the planet we live on might be a fun option for you. The museum of natural history https://naturalhistory.si.edu/education is offering virtual tours of their exhibits, along with over 50 instructional videos covering topics of Earth and Environmental Science, along with other topics. In addition to virtual tours, watching a Netflix nature documentary is a way to explore the world around us right from the couch. Our Planet, The Universe and Night on Earth are just a few of the documentaries offered on Netflix. River Monsters and Man vs. Wild are offered on Hulu and put a thrilling spin on Earth’s wildlife.
Another way you can expand your knowledge is by heading over to the National Geographic Website https://www.nationalgeographic.com/family/at-home-education-resources?cmpid=int_org=ngp::int_mc=website::int_src=ngp::int_cmp=subs_paywall::int_add=paywall_coronavirus_family. According to National Geographic, there are free resources available to encourage knowledge of the planet.
