by Christina Pivarnik, Pamela Gray and Steve Ventola

Christina Pivarnik: It’s always a pleasure to be together. Yesterday was Earth Day, a time set apart to celebrate and take care of this beautiful planet where we live. Almost 200 countries participated in various activities. Launched in 1970, it’s considered the largest secular observance in the world with around a billion people participating, all with a focus on the earth. Think of that—a billion people, all focusing on nurturing and taking care of the earth. I find that very significant. In addition, national parks and many state parks offered a day without fees.