Hillsboro Call To Action On Earth Day

Press release from the City of Hillsboro:

April 20, 2020

Our community needs you – and your actions – for Earth Day 2020!

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world every April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This year marks 50 years of Earth Day action, and important milestone.

“Climate Change,” is this year’s Earth Day theme. There’s so much you can do to help protect and restore our planet, even from a local level!

Consider:

1. Signing up for the Naturescaping online course through Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation
2. Planting a native plant in your garden
3. Reducing the use of chemicals in your yard
4. Picking up after your pets and place pet waste into the garbage
5. Using phosphate-free and biodegradable cleansers or just water
6. Raking leaves back to prevent catch basins from becoming clogged during storms
7. Picking up trash
8. Cleaning driveways and sidewalks with a broom or a leaf blower instead of a hose
9. Reporting illegal dumping
10. Recycling or composting your trash

Perhaps the best way to celebrate Earth Day is to commit to appreciating our planet every day of the year. Get outdoors and go for a hike, bicycle ride, a walk with family, and take in the natural beauty that surrounds us. Remember to maintain six-feet of physical distancing from anyone who is not a member of your immediate household.