Join Us In Celebrating The 51st Anniversary Of Earth Day In Millbrae

Press release from the City of Millbrae:

April 8, 2021

This Earth Day, April 22, take a moment to appreciate our planet through activities you can do at home.

Spend Time in the Great Outdoors

*** Take walks in your neighborhood and identify plants, flowers, trees, and birds. (Try the apps Seek and Merlin Bird ID to help you identify!)

*** Pick up litter around your home. *** Try your hand at organic gardening, or plant a tree. Arbor Day is on April 30!

*** In your yard, install a rain barrel or rain garden (learn more at flowstobay.org and receive rebates).

Bring Your Love for the Planet into Your Home

*** Open your blinds for natural light, and use LED light bulbs.

*** Only run full loads of dishes and clothes.

*** Use non-toxic cleaning products and keep the air inside clean.

*** Fix leaks, install low flow faucet aerators & showerheads, and turn off the water when you wash your hands and brush your teeth.

*** Experiment in the kitchen: try plant-based recipes, and buy local when you can.

*** Keep composting and recycling at home.

Take a Break for Mother Earth

*** Watch a webinar Everything you should know about home energy in 30 minutes at http://energyin30.eventbrite.com/.

*** Read an environmental book, such as All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson Find more ideas at www.smcl.org.

Learn about more environmental opportunities and activities at www.ci.millbrae.ca.us/sustainablemillbrae.

This press release was produced by the City of Millbrae. The views expressed here are the author’s own.