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Earth Day 2021 – Restore Our Earth

Earth Day is a day to feel gratitude for this place we call home and demonstrate support of environmental protection. This planet not only gives life, but gorgeous sunsets, beaches, mountains, trees, and (of course) elephants! We feel gratitude every day for this incredible place, and we hope you do too.

 

 

 

 

The theme of Earth Day this year is “Restore Our Earth.” Humans have not always understood our impact on the planet and haven’t always been the best stewards of this gift we have been given. Climate change impacts species across the globe – and education can bring about the transformation and restoration needed to care for one another and our collective home: Earth. We are all living in a moment where we are encouraged to practice empathy toward one another, and that includes the plants and animals that enrich our lives, our future, and our planet.

Elephants are considered a keystone species, which means they are essential to the survival, growth, and ultimate outcome of their ecosystem. In Africa, numerous species of trees depend on elephants to disperse their seeds by eating their fruit. If elephants were to disappear, everything in the world they touch – from trees, to seeds, to ecological growth and harmony – would be irrevocably changed. Our sanctuary has flourished because the elephants clear invasive vines and create paths that allow light to reach once-hidden land that can now grow and recover. After last year’s devastating wildfire, we see that the elephants’ grazing has encouraged regrowth within the habitat that is exceeding the growth that surrounds it. Though they are large, the elephants here bring balance to the land. We are lucky to witness it and do not take it for granted.

Every day that we spend here at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil reminds us of how precious the land is and how incredible the natural world can be, if allowed to heal. We hope that your love and respect for these elephants may extend beyond the borders here at ESB, to your own neighborhood and surroundings. You can have an impact on the future of the planet by taking even the smallest of steps. Spend time outside and witness the beauty of your own neighborhoods; open a window or breathe in the fresh air; appreciate the sunshine and the sky. Grow a garden, if you can. Getting your hands in the dirt can be transformational. Learn more about wildlife around the world. We guarantee all of this will inspire you to begin or continue your own restoration of Earth. Small steps become larger ones. Individuals become communities, which become a movement for change. Celebrate your commitment to what sustains us this #EarthDay2021

Comments(12)

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    Julie says

    You chose well for the pic on this Earth Day. From the earth and stream, to the lush landscape and happy elephant, to the beautiful blue sky! Lovely

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    Andy says

    Nicely put. Humans need to listen and hear it.

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    Alana says

    Happy Earth Day. Do at least one thing today & every day to show you care.

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      Sara says

      That is a wonderful approach!

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    Carol-Ann Kunimoto says

    Thank you…I love your post. Please do something today FOR our Earth.
    A small gest can make a big difference. I chose to dedicate 30 minutes to picking up garbage in my neighbouhood.
    There are no shortage of masks that seem to end up on the sidewalks and streets.
    Be part of the solution. THANK YOU!

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      Sara says

      What a wonderful way to contribute. We hope everyone will follow your lead.

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    Beji says

    Celebrate Mother Earth!

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    Audrey says

    Beautiful photo, thank you.
    Happy Earth Day from Canada ??

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    JoAnn Merriman-Eaton says

    The photo you choose for this beautifully written post is perfect. I agree with the previous posts that if we each do one thing daily to protect our environment, each act matters. Teach children and grandchildren, neighbor children by example to respect each living creature on this earth as they have the same right to be here.

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    SALLIE says

    EXCELLENT APPROACH & CHOICE OF WORDS. YOUR PHOTO IS SUPERB & EMBODIES WHAT EARTH DAY IS ALL ABOUT: THE PROTECTION OF OUR WILDLIFE & THEIR BEAUTIFUL ECOSYSTEMS. THANK YOU FOR REPRESENTING “EARTH DAY EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR. IT MEANS ALOT TO ALL OF US WHO CARE SO MUCH.

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    Katie Howard says

    Hear, hear! Bravo!!! ❤️?????❤️??????❤️

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    Sunny says

    Thank you for every thought you share with us. I’m glad I found you and all thanks to Mara ?.

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