Today is Earth Day- a day to think about our impact on the earth, to learn how to live more sustainably, and to celebrate conservation and preservation of the environment.
Here at the sanctuary we work to be as sustainable as possible, with an active recycling program and food compost station (just to name a few). It’s hard, though, to not think about greater conservation issues when you spend your days working with a species that is currently classified as endangered by the IUCN, with wild populations of chimpanzees decreasing. I often find myself too overwhelmed to think about it, with the issue being so large and complex, but to honor the day it does seem appropriate to think about little things we can do to become more environmentally friendly in our everyday lives. My goal is to prioritize local and seasonal eating, along with learning how to compost our food scraps. What’s yours?
The chimpanzees got to celebrate Earth Day today as well, as it was another perfect day for a forage on Young’s Hill! Everyone seems to be enjoying the sunshine today – and what better way is there to appreciate Mother Earth?
Annie enjoying her forage, a thread:
Lucky basking in the sunshine of the Oakwood Greenhouse:
Jody enjoying some after-lunch yoga in the Greenhouse. Happy baby, anyone?
Happy Earth Day!
Tobin says
I love seeing photographs of Annie, Lucky and Jody, and I appreciate how well-treated they are in their sanctuary home. And yet, and yet, how I wish that they and the other chimpanzee could reside — and thrive — in their native habitats in equatorial Africa along with bonobos and gorillas. No species that has emerged from the Evolutionary Tree should be endangered (even our primate species which has caused so much pain to our planet).
Caroline says
I think that they are all happy babies because of you and your team of wonderful humans who care for them! Happy Earth Day :earth_americas:
Linda C says
Happy earth day, everyone!
Laurie Mowat says
My goal is to eliminate all plastic bags when I go shopping. I have reusable bags for groceries and I’m also making some bags of my own.
Loving your blogs Grace!
Kathleen says
Every day we must honor the earth. Annie, Lucky, and Jody certainly know this. Sort of like the movie Groundhog Day, I am going to wake up each day and say it’s Earth Day today.
Betsy says
Maybe a reusable shopping bag is a good idea for the Queen’s Brunch. I certainly use them a lot. Although there probably has already been one created, I’m always a bit behind on these ideas.
Linda C says
Nope, you’re on point, Betsy! There’s a tote with Foxie, but it doesn’t look big enough for groceries