Earth Day brings hope, and the presence of hope, that provides normalcy. We can go out and explore our Earth, and have a day dedicated to just being, being in and appreciating this planet.
Online scavenger hunts a lot like Pokémon Go, but for all things nature, a new university climate center, free tree giveaways, and making your own basket in the Coeur d’Alene tribal practice of twining with recycled plastic grocery store bags are just some of the exciting events planned over the next several days in honor of the 51st Earth Day on April 22.
Today, when our ecological situation teeters between despairing and doomed, the witness of Muir and others like him help people of faith engage public advocacy for the sake of the planet.