Earth Day is a day celebrating all the great things about the world we live in, including our home here in Middle Tennessee. On April 22, people from all over the globe will partake in various activities to not only help our environment but invigorate the community around them.
The 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill inspired U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson to create a holiday that not only highlights the importance of Earth, but how to sustain it. At its 45 year anniversary, Earth Day has become a worldwide celebration filled with festivals, organizational movements and community action.
Earth Day is a great way to celebrate and inform your friends and family about the importance of the home we live in, especially in Nashville! Nashville holds an Earth Day Festival in Centennial Park every year that encourages Nashvillians of all ages to come out and enjoy what the movement is all about. This year, the festival was held on April 18th and had music, a beer garden, drop-off recycle opportunities and a farmer’s market.
If were unable to attend, it’s not too late to celebrate! Commemorating Earth Day can be all year long if you’ve got a busy schedule this week. Here are a few ways you can celebrate Earth Day at home or with the help of the Parke Company:
- Plant a tree — Planting a tree can be a great opportunity to show your family or community that you care. You can plant a variety of trees in the Middle Tennessee area with a little research. The Parke Company can help you can choose a beautiful tree that will grow and prosper for years to come.
- Plant a garden — Maybe you’ve always wanted to grow a vegetable garden or perhaps you just want to improve the landscape of your home. The Parke Company can assist you in your adventure by helping you design and execute the garden you’ve always wanted.
- Recycle batteries, old clothes or other unused items — Hey, it’s spring cleaning time, right? Take any unused items including electronics to drop-off recycling locations around the Middle Tennessee area. It’s a great way to recycle unwanted items for an environmentally-friendly home.
- Visit a Nashville natural landmark — Celebrate your love of the Earth by visiting a park or area of Nashville you haven’t yet seen. Go check out Percy Warner or Cheekwood, go on a hike or visit the Cumberland River. Nashville has so many beautiful locations to check out so go enjoy the warm weather and all Middle Tennessee has to offer.
Just because Earth Day is just once a year doesn’t mean we should stop celebrating. The Parke Company would love to work with you on your next tree or landscape project, or answer any of your questions about mulching and chipping. For more information about Parke Company services contact them today!