In an era of great global change, it’s more important than ever to take a moment today to think about how the Earth sustains us and how we can help to sustain it in return.
We asked author Jan Reynolds, whose work we have been showcasing throughout April here on the blog and whose travels have taken her from a hot air balloon over Mount Everest to the Sahara Desert, to share a few of her favorite photos and some thoughts on celebrating Earth Day:
I chose photos for Earth Day that aren’t big landscapes on purpose. We think of Earth Day as the Earth, pristine, something separate, while in reality…
…the Earth is one big party with all kids of life on it, not just plant life and oceans.
We are all a part of it, including man.
So therefore, the baboon pics. Hoping we can see ourselves in the baboons, and vice versa.
Further Reading and Resources:
Don’t miss our Pinterest board of recommended books about Earth, the Environment, and Human Impact:
Raising Global Citizens: Jan Reynolds Author Study
Teaching Geo-Literacy Using the Vanishing Cultures series
Where in the World? Using Google Maps to explore the Vanishing Cultures series
