This is a gallery of my own photos on the theme of “Green Earth.” Click on any frame to load the full view of the photos.

If you want to care more about this green earth but don’t know where to start, I have a suggestion: go outside. Find a place that has green in it, a yard, a park or anywhere with plants, and begin to observe. How many different animals can you find? How does the vegetation look. Listen. Do you hear crickets, tree frogs or cicadas? How many bird songs do you hear? Can you identify the birds?

Awareness is the beginning. I know in my own case that as I became aware of the multitude of life forms around me, I became fascinated with it. I found ways to feed the birds, a most elemental form of communication. We planted flowers and herbs that draw and nourish pollinator insects like bees and butterflies. I experienced delight in knowing that I was helping Mother Earth, at least in my small corner of her. I experience delight every day in just watching my varmint buddies. I also experience concern because I know I need to do what I can to care for life itself. Each of us do.

Syd Weedon
8/25/2024