Happy Earth Day!
Quick thing I believe: the most powerful environmental tool we have isn't a policy or a technology. It's a story told well enough to make someone care.
Facts inform. Stories move people. We need both.
Check out Stories Sustain Us at www.youtube.com/@StoriesSustainUs
World Creativity & Innovation Day reminder that hope and creativity go hand in hand.
Both require imagining something that doesn't exist yet and deciding it's worth working toward.
The world needs more of both. Go make something. ✨
Stress Awareness Month, and a shoutout to everyone doing sustainability, conservation, and environmental justice work.
The world is a lot. You're carrying something heavy. That's not weakness, that's what happens when you actually care.
Rest when you can. The work needs you in it for the long haul.
World Heritage Day is today!
In 2015, I got to help make the San Antonio Missions a UNESCO World Heritage Site and I will never fully get over it.
I always enjoy visiting World Heritage sites.
The whole planet is full of places that will stop your heart if you let them. Go find one. 🏛️🌿
International Bat Appreciation Day reminder that bats are out here eating 1,000 mosquitoes an hour, pollinating your favorite fruits, and asking for zero credit.
They've been at this for 50 million years.
The least we can do is stop being weird about them. 🦇
I often use AI to help craft my regular short messages. On World Art Day, though, it seems to me using AI didn’t make sense.
On this World Art Day, I encourage you to support human artists, explore your own creativity, and appreciate the many ways art enriches your life.
#worldartday
It’s International Moment of Laughter Day 😄
A reminder that laughter reduces stress, builds connection & brings joy. Take a moment to smile today.
#Laughter #Wellbeing
It’s Dark Sky Week 🌌
Reducing light pollution helps wildlife, improves sleep & lets us reconnect with the night sky. Take a moment to look up. ✨
#DarkSkyWeek
Today is the International Day of Human Space Flight 🚀
The Artemis II mission reminds us of human curiosity & exploration, and how space gives us a new perspective on our shared planet. Let's peacefully share this Pale Blue Dot, our only home. 🌍
#Space #Exploration #thereisnoplanetb
Happy National Pet Day 🐾
Pets bring joy, connection & a reminder to be present. Grateful for the companionship they give every day. 💙
#NationalPetDay
It’s World Health Day 🌍💚
Health includes mind, body & environment. Caring for ourselves and the systems that sustain us builds stronger communities.
#WorldHealthDay #Wellbeing
It’s the International Day of Sport for Development & Peace ⚽
Sport connects us across cultures & borders. As a football (soccer) fan, I love how the World Cup brings the world together. It's going to be strange this summer, but I'm still hoping for goodness. 🌍
#SportForPeace #Football #worldcup
Next week is National Wildlife Week 🐾
Celebrating the species that sustain ecosystems & biodiversity, like this seal I saw today out at Deception Pass State Park.
Protecting habitat protects wildlife and our future. 🌍💚
#NationalWildlifeWeek
It’s World Aquatic Animal Day 🌊🐟
Aquatic life supports healthy ecosystems, clean water & biodiversity. Protecting water means protecting life below the surface. 💙
#WorldAquaticAnimalDay
It’s International Day of Zero Waste ♻️
Reducing waste, supporting circular systems & rethinking consumption protects ecosystems and reduces emissions. Small choices add up. 🌍
#ZeroWaste #Sustainability
Recognizing the Week of Solidarity with Peoples Struggling Against Racism & Racial Discrimination
Solidarity means listening, learning & standing for dignity and equity.
#EndRacism #Solidarity
Today we honor the International Day for the Right to Truth & the Dignity of Victims 🕊️
Truth, accountability & memory are essential to justice and human dignity.
#HumanRights #RightToTruth
It’s World Meteorological Day 🌦️
Accurate weather forecasts & climate science save lives and strengthen resilience. Investing in science-based forecasting protects communities.
#WorldMeteorologicalDay #ClimateScience #weather #science
It’s World Water Day 💧
Water sustains life, supports communities & strengthens ecosystems. Investing in healthy watersheds and resilient systems protects our future. 🌍💙
Pic: sunset along the North Fork Skykomish River
#WorldWaterDay #Water #ClimateResilience
It’s World Day for Glaciers 🧊
Glaciers store freshwater, feed rivers & signal climate change. Protecting them means protecting our shared water future. 🌍
Here's a glacier on Mt. Baker in my own PNW backyard from a hike I did last summer. Majestic!
#WorldDayForGlaciers #ClimateAction
It’s International Day of Forests 🌲
Forests store carbon, protect water, support biodiversity & strengthen communities. Protecting them protects our future. 🌍💚
#InternationalDayOfForests #ClimateResilience
Snoqualmie Falls at Flood Pase 3 earlier this week
It’s World Rewilding Day 🌿
Restoring habitats, reconnecting ecosystems & letting nature heal builds biodiversity and climate resilience. Rewilding works. 🌍💚
#WorldRewildingDay #Rewilding
It’s Certified Nurses Day 🩺
Recognizing nurses who pursue advanced certification and excellence in patient care. Thank you for your expertise, compassion & dedication. 💙
#CertifiedNursesDay #Nursing
It’s World Serval Day 🐆
Celebrating this agile African wild cat and the ecosystems it helps sustain. Protecting habitat protects biodiversity. 🌍💚
#WorldServalDay #WildlifeConservation
Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🍀
Wishing you a day filled with laughter, connection & maybe a little luck. ☘️🌈
#StPatricksDay
It’s National Panda Day 🐼
A reminder that conservation works. Protecting habitat protects species, and biodiversity benefits us all. 🌍💚
#NationalPandaDay #WildlifeConservation
It’s the International Day of Action for Rivers 🌊
Rivers sustain life, support ecosystems & strengthen communities. Protecting them today protects our future. 💙
#Rivers #Watersheds #Water
I’ve been quiet here for a bit. Grateful for the chance to recharge.
Too many U.S. workers either don’t get vacation time or don’t take the time they’ve earned. Rest matters. Slowing down helps our mental, physical, and spiritual health.
If you can, take your time off. You deserve it.
It’s World Conservation Strategy Day 🌿
Strategic conservation helps protect ecosystems, support communities & build climate resilience. Stewardship today shapes tomorrow.
#Conservation #Sustainability
