Tomorrow is Earth Day, a day designed to create awareness for the Earth’s natural environment. So, what are you going to do to “celebrate” it, and do something good for the place you call home? Being in Montana, the environment, nature and wilderness are important parts of my life, as well as many of my co-workers–we hike, ski, fish, hunt, bike, paddle and live outdoors when we can. So, here are a few easy things we can all do (and that I will attempt to do) tomorrow, as well as next week, month and year.

• It is Spring time. The weather is nice. Park your car! Walk to the store, or just walk because it is good for you, and save some gas and wear and tear on your vehicle. Don’t forget about the bike, either.
• Pay your bills, but do it paperless. Go online. Save time, too, and never worry about something getting lost in the mail. Just remember to shut off your computer and monitor when you are done!
• Recycle. We have all heard this before, but just do it. Cut out the majority of your trash by separating the recyclable stuff. Five minutes a week doing this goes a long ways.
• Go local. Find out where your farmer’s market are located, and use them. No really, buy some veggies with a little dirt on them, maybe a big grass fed steak, and get to know the people who are helping you eat better. A few just might be your neighbors.
• Listen to your parents. Growing up, my dad reminded me countless times to “turn off the lights!”. OK, we are all grown-up now. Let’s actually listen to our parents. When you leave a room, or the house, turn off all the lights. ALL OF THEM.
• The Green Wallet. Support eco-friendly companies, products made from minimal or recycled packaging, and make your dollars support the green that does some good.

While there are countless ways to “do some good” on Earth Day, don’t just think about doing them tomorrow, then go right back to the rut of how you always do it. Try to adopt one or two ways you can make a difference, and as my wise father always reminds me, leave it a little better than you found it.