This year is the 40th anniversary of celebrating Earth Day. If you haven’t done anything to celebrate Earth Day in the past, this year might be a good year to start. You can start with something small like planting a container garden or at least preparing the container for gardening. Or you can go for something bigger like preparing a spot in your backyard for a vegetable garden. Planting a small garden is good for you and for the earth. If you do not have a backyard (apartments) then perhaps taking part in the local community garden might benefit you.
A community garden is an inexpensive way for people to work together to grow their own food. Community gardens are usually located in neighbourhoods where people can drop by and participate. The community garden in Amherst is located just off Veno Avenue across the street from Dickey Park. This land was donated by a community member.
A community Garden allows for the exchange of ideas, the sharing of gardening tips and provides varying levels of expertise. Growing your own food is a great method to build food security in our communities, promote active living and encouraging people to work outdoors. Again, planting a garden plot is both good for you and for the earth.
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. This day is a shout out for everyone to learn and appreciate more about what we have locally. Earth Day is all about simple actions that everyone can take part in to lessen their impact on the environment.
Earth Day celebrations are usually carried out using a plant theme. Something related to nature or that would benefit our earth is the most successful way of celebrating Earth Day. The typical Earth Day celebration usually involves tree planting; however, planting or preparing for a garden is a fantastic way to celebrate your growing eco-activism.
The Amherst Community Garden will be open to anyone who expresses an interest. Half an acre of land has been divided into simple gardening plots which include raised bed gardening (for seniors or people with physical restrictions) and a conventional row garden. If you are interested in having a plot in the community garden you can contact me at the email address below or contact the Poverty Action Committee 667-3319. A donation to the Poverty Action Committee is the only suggested cost for a plot in the garden.
One other item of note: This week is National Wildlife Week from April 4th to April 10th. Perhaps a hike in the bird sanctuary or any other area that you can get into to see wildlife would be a great family adventure.
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