Lets Dig Deep For The Planet
Dear Readers get ready because Earth Day will be here before you know it! Spreading kindness is important to us here at Shady Pines Story Town. And what's more important than being kind to our very own planet?
A lot of school kids are doing reports on this important day - including our favorite news guy.
"Hi everyone. I'm Scoop the Cub reporter from The Shady Pines Gazette.
Our planet is an amazing place but it needs our help to thrive!
That’s why each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and cutting down too many trees.
This year's theme is: Our Power. Our Planet.
By taking part in activities like picking up litter, recycling and planting trees, we’re making our world a happier, healthier place to live.
Plant That Tree
We learned in school that there are around 15 billion trees in the world that are cut down each year. You can make a difference by planting a tree of your own.
Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen for people to breathe. They also provide shelter and food for animals like squirrels and owls.
You can sit under trees and relax in the shade on a hot day. They're really important.
Turn Off The Lights
Does that lamp really need to be on while the sun is out? Electricity doesn’t just happen—it has to be produced from things around us.
A lot of times it comes from fossil fuels (like coal, oil, or natural gas) that contribute to climate change
But electricity can also be made from renewable sources like wind, water, and the sun.
No matter where it’s coming from, try conserving electrical energy by using only what you need.
Limit Your Water Use
It might seem like it’s everywhere, but clean, drinkable water is not.
Did you know less than one percent of the water on Earth can be used by humans?
The rest is either too salty or too difficult to reach.
Turning off the faucet when you brush your teeth can conserve up to eight gallons of water a day.
To help save even more water, challenge yourself to take a shorter shower (but still get clean!)
Offer Your Time
With a parent’s permission, you could volunteer to pick up trash. 
Editor Zulah Talmadge and I are going to be at Shady Pines' Stonewall Park on Wednesday the 14th to cover a 'Trash Pick Up' event. Maybe you could find something like that where you live.
By getting involved and working with others, you’re not just helping the Earth—you’re making new friends too!
We really enjoy making a difference and helping our community at the same time.
In Shady Pines, we know that neighbors help neighbors. On Earth Day, we remember that the trees, the squirrels, and the ladybugs are our neighbors, too.
Let's all pitch in for the sake of our planet, have some fun and plant seeds of kindness wherever we go!" -Scoop out!
I’m sending this to my grandsons. They need to read it
Thank you
Future generations are counting on us
They really are Jim
Shady pines does such a good job of highlighting positive ways we can all improve
We all need to be kinder to Mother Earth
So true. Thank you Sharon
Thanks for the tips on saving water. I have planted two dogwood trees this year and four last year. I have been very conscious on conserving energy and water. However, it has been pretty hard since I have so many flowers and shrubs.
Tes you do and they are all beautiful!
It’s the little things that we all can do to make a difference!
Absolutely. Thank you Jane
Important reminder for us all – respect Mother Earth 🌱🌏
Yes indeed. Thank you Nancy!
Great reminder to take care of Mother Earth as she takes care of us!
That’s the spirit. Thank you Barbara!
One of my favorite topics! One small act of leaving a place better than you found it can make such a difference in the world!
Well said. Thank you Amy!
I remember going to some of the early Earth Day gatherings. I still do my part and hope the younger gens do all they can for Mother Earth as well. She’s all we’ve got regardless of all of NASA’s amazing work!
So true. Thank you Sheri!
Great reminders and facts about conserving our environment. I grew up in a home where we had to turn out lights the minute we left a room. My husband did not. I’m always turning off lights after him. It’s a deeply ingrained habit.
I didn’t know we have such a small amount of useable water. There are many reasons to take short showers and now I have another one!
Great tips for little ways we can make a difference in caring for God’s creation.
Thank you Joanne
What an inspiring reminder that change starts right where we are. Shady Pines showed up Earth Day.
Good point Tammy. Thank you!
A beautiful day to remember to be kind to our amazing earth!
Indeed. No matter where in the world you ae my travelling friend!
So true. Thank you for the thought my globe trotting friend!
Great thoughts.
Great ideas.
Thanks,
Thank you Frank!