You are absolutely right!

Hi, Lesley. Attached is a pict for "Looking Up" 5/6 to 11

Great examples of co-existence, Karin.

I'm wondering if it's the same in other formerly rural places...each home had a place where they "dumped" their garbage, bottles, trash. There was no trash pick up and composting was unheard of. You drove a vehicle or used a tool till it could no longer be repaired - and then you dragged it to the edge of a field/tree line and dropped it

A few "drag and drops" - they never completely decay back into the earth, they do become homes for some animals, but they also tend to leak chemicals into the soil. Some become long lost treasure parts for someone looking to restore old vehicles.

Some beautiful places on this earth.

You took something sad and transformed it into beautiful images. The devastation is so hard to imagine.

Swamps, Mosquitoes and so important to many wildlife.

An approach I had hoped someone would take.OldCAD. Speaks to climate change and how we have impacted earth. The 1974 damage looks like 2024 damage folks are still cleaning up around here.

These are hysterical!

Very clever recycling!

Be thinking, please, about hosting a challenge in May (I'm taking 5/6-11 "Looking Up"). I think Lesley will be posting the calendar soon.

Here is the link to the challenge or the coming week. Mosey on over whenever you're ready.

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-805388-1.html

April 22nd is designated "Earth Day" but many communities have celebrations and activities scheduled throughout the week. This challenge includes human impact on the earth, any activities your community might have (clean ups etc), climate consciousness, and efforts to be kind to our climate. Include weather impact if you can. Can't think of anything? Show us the terrain in your neighborhood - rocks, dirt and mud are totally acceptable in this challenge.

Anyone is welcome to participate - use "reply" to write your reply and attach your image. Want to comment? Please use "Quote Reply" under the post tht caught your eye.

So, what does Earth Week look like where you are?

Working to decrease energy consumption and find alternative sources (this image was taken in Mexico)


A number of beach and trail clean-ups are scheduled throughout Maine

Unfurling ferns are so graceful.

I can't imagine the wet suits are particularly warm. Beach report says the water temp today is 44 F.