Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day, Morristown!

How are you celebrating this day, started in 1970 as a way for people to recognize the need to appreciate and care for their planet? Are you doing anything special? Is it just another frantic Friday?

Check out some things to keep in mind if you're looking to observe this young, planet-minded holiday.

1. You Need to Know About a Few People: We have been profiling folks around town during April as part of our series. We have one more coming up later today. But, in the meantime, check out our videos on Kendra Arnold and the ladies that make up "Grow it Green Morristown."
2. You Need to Know About a Few Tips: Earlier this month, we ran a couple of columns in our "5 Things" series on ways to be green and such. And, since it is Earth Day today, we'd like to revisit those. So, click on these links peppered throughout.
3. You Need to Know About a Big Event: Kind of like someone's birthday, it's always better when you can stretch it out just a few days more. Even though the official Earth Day is today, .
4. You Need to Know It's Not Just Earth Day: Easter is coming up Sunday, which means a lot of religious services are being celebrated leading up to the holiday. Check out our calendar to find out where.
5. You Need to Know About Outside: It might not feel like springtime in Morristown today, with temperatures expected to barely reach the 50s, but it's not supposed to rain–at least not during the day. So, put on a sweater and appreciate the Earth the way it's meant to be appreciated ... outdoors.