Simple Ways to Help Save the Planet this Summer
Upcycled stool made of old cans and wood (Image: Victor Grigas / CC BY-SA 3.0)
My love for the outdoors began on long summer days in Seattle. Whether picking raspberries, biking down to the shores of Lake Washington to swim, or staying out until dusk playing baseball on the boulevard under the giant Maple trees. Caring for the environment started by spending time in it as a child — and it has stuck with me to this day.
Whether you have a three-year-old like me, or an 18-year-old on the brink of setting out on their own, it’s never too early, or too late, to become an environmental steward. How do you start? Below is a list of actions kids and families can take to help protect and improve the planet this summer. It can be as simple as taking a neighborhood walk, or volunteering at a local stewardship event together. Use this list as your guide. Or come up with your own ways to make an impact.