Today is Earth Day, a day to recognize the importance of our environment and help preserve it.  It may seem like a big task to help save the Earth, but there are many things you can do.

-You can grow plants that are native to your area to help protect local species.

-You can pick up trash in your area.

-You can write to your congressperson to ask for stricter environmental controls.

-You can walk, ride a bike, or take public transportation instead of driving.

-You can help raise awareness of the need to recycle .

-You can conserve energy by switching to efficient light bulbs and turning off lights when you are not in the room.

-You can conserve water by taking showers instead of baths.

-You can switch to reusable water bottles.

Large numbers of people making small changes can have a big impact on the Earth.