Saturday, March 27th at 8:30 PM local time is Earth Hour.

What is Earth Hour?

Traditionally, global skylines have gone dark and millions of individuals have turned off their lights for Earth Hour as a symbolic gesture to their commitment to preserving our planet.

EarthHour.Org encourages people to participate in the hopes to keep nature loss and climate change top of mind. It is that mindfulness and reflection that will encourage people of every generation to stop and reflect on the lovely fragility of this earth that holds the entirety of our past, our present, and our future.

The World Wildlife Post is hosting a meditative hour for peace and mindfulness Here. You can sign up for text reminders Here.

Reflection may be an important step, but it’s just the FIRST step. There are so many things you can do, even as an individual, to change the world for the better.

Educate Yourself

1. Earth Hour has links on Nature Loss and Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Potential Solutions Here

2. World Wildlife Fund has several excellent links on what’s at stake, what needs to change, and how we can help Here

3. Nasa talks about the proof of Climate Change Here

4. COTAP.org talks about several ways to reduce your Carbon Footprint Here

5. The Rainforest Alliance offers tips on how to teach your kids about Climate Change Here

6. One Planet One Future has a video lesson series coming out that you can watch Here

7. SCRAWL BOOKS has a whole section on Science and Nature for Kids Here

Sign Petitions and Donate

1. Earth Hour has its pledge for educating others and finding greener ways to live Here

2. World Wildlife Fund has a ton of excellent petitions to go through Here and several ways to donate Here

3. GLOBAL DEAL FOR NATURE PETITION HERE

4. TWENTY GLOBAL NON-PROFITS PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT YOU CAN DONATE TO HERE

#GiveFundsGiveTime is a motto we came up with during our Giving Tuesday event last year, but we find that the concept behind it is one we want to keep top of mind ALL year long. If you don’t have the funds to donate, spend time educating yourself and others! Every time you pass on knowledge to someone, they pass it on to someone else. These good deeds ripple out. You may be one person, but one person spreading their love can change the world.

With Love,

Ms. LJ and your Common Ground Family