Celebrating Earth Day: A Personal Journey from 1970 to Today with Granddaughter
As I picnic with my granddaughter, I still remember the
energy on campus that April day in 1970—the very first Earth Day. The world felt like it was waking up to the
importance of protecting our planet. Students gathered together, holding
handmade signs, planting trees, and sharing hopes for a cleaner, greener
future. Being in school during that historic moment shaped the way I see the
world and deepened my love for the outdoors.
That early experience sparked a lifelong passion for nature.
That early experience sparked a lifelong passion for nature.
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| Our Love Grows Stronger with Every Outdoor Adventure Together |
There’s something magical about camping—waking up to birdsong, feeling the cool morning air, and watching the stars appear after sunset.
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| Nothing is Better than Hotdogs by the Camp Fire, Nature Stories & Giggles with my Granddaughter |
Fishing, too, connects me deeply to nature; the quiet focus, the anticipation of a tug on the line, and the shimmering beauty of the water all create a sense of peace.
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| Reeling in Memories: Teaching my Granddaughter to fish & Love the Earth - One Cast at a Time! |
Every time I pitch a tent, cast a line, or hike a trail, I’m
reminded of those first Earth Day ideals: respect, curiosity, and stewardship
for the natural world.
Now, as a grandparent, I find immense joy in sharing this love with my granddaughter. We spend afternoons exploring parks, picnicking, and listening to the wind. I encourage her to notice the little things: the patterns on a butterfly’s wings, the way sunlight dances on a creek, or the earthy smell after rain.
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| Nature's Dining Room is Always Open - Loving Our Planet Earth! |
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| Since my Granddaughter was Born, We've Celebrated Earth's Beauty One Butterfly at a Time! |
These moments aren’t just fun—they’re a way to nurture her sense of wonder and responsibility for the planet, and a great time to relax from the modern world—a tech-away break.
Telling our stories about nature isn’t just nostalgic—it’s about sharing my love with my granddaughter and leaving a legacy of love for the planet. I tell a lot of stories on our adventurous nature walks. We even have a nature book journal where we document the beauty of our planet.
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| From Stroller Rides to Walker Strides, Our Trail Adventures Keep Rolling On! |
Looking back, I’m grateful that I was there when Earth Day began. But I’m even more grateful to pass on that spirit to the next generation.
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| Planting Our First Plant: Teaching my Granddaughter to Love Earth! |
My hope is that my granddaughter—and all children—will grow up loving the earth as much as I do and will carry that love forward, one story, and one adventure at a time.
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| Since You Were Small, the Wild World Has Been Your Playground! |
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