My major as an undergraduate student was Conservation Biology. It was as a young college student that I was first introduced to the wonderful works of people like Aldo Leopold, Rachel Carson, and Wendell Berry, to name just a few. In honor of Earth Day, here are a few of my favorite quotes about Earth (in no particular order).
- The earth is what we all have in common. (Wendell Berry)
- We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. (Native American Proverb)
- Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed. (Mahatma Gandhi)
- We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect. (Aldo Leopold)
- Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. (Rachel Carson)
So how have we been celebrating Earth Day? The kids got their hands dirty and helped me plant some strawberries. There's nothing like gardening to help you connect with the Earth. We had a great time! We also washed the dog, and just played outdoors. It's a beautiful sunny day.
Happy Earth Day Everyone!
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