As Earth Day approaches each year, it remains a constant reminder of how we can best help our home and replenish the damage that has been caused. 

Earth Day was founded on April 22, 1970, by Senator Gaylord Nelson, as it was intended to promote environmental awareness. It was motivated by the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill, creating widespread pollution. 

At LHS, students work to bring the culture of keeping the Earth green to life. ASB works to incorporate the importance of Earth Day and uses the week to highlight how to better take care of the planet. 

Harrison Burley, a junior and a current philanthropy director, always looks forward to the green week traditions. 

“We do green week every year, and we do different events each day to promote the three R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle,” said Burley. “We do a limeade stand, and we fill it with limeade if you bring a reusable cup, and we do trivial things and hand out treats.”

A new way ASB is incorporating responsible habits at the school, to help the planet, is growing the green on the grounds.

“You can pot your own planet, and we will put it around the school and label it with your name,” said Burley. “Then you can see the progress of your planet grow.

Most LHS students are not even aware of the opportunities they are given to make a lasting difference for our planet. 

Marley Platt, the junior publicity director for ASB, enjoys encouraging students to engage in the school spirit of helping the LHS community.

“I love walking and biking to school, as it provides an activity that people look forward to and it reduces emissions,” said Platt. 

Many countries around the world celebrate Earth Day and work to add environmental improvements to their own communities. However, it remains a major global event that is overlooked, when in reality, it should be taken more seriously every year.