Today represents the 45th year celebrating Earth Day, which has grown into a worldwide celebration of Earth and its natural wonders.
In honor of Earth Day, I would like to share with you a few fun facts about our local environment that you might not know!
Don’t just read about it, though. Get out there and make a difference! This year, we encourage you to do something new in honor of the 45th Earth Day.
Plant a drought-tolerant garden! Volunteer for a local environmental nonprofit! Organize a neighborhood park clean-up! Or even just take a minute to recognize all the wonders of the natural world around you!
How are you celebrating Earth Day?
Share some of your favorite ways to celebrate Earth Day in the comments below.
A native of San Diego, Emily Guevara is excited to combine her passions for the environment and philanthropy to protect the quality of life of our region in her role as Manager, Environment Initiatives with The San Diego Foundation. She is responsible for fostering community-based environment programs and initiatives that The San Diego Foundation supports through collaborations, convenings, and collective grantmaking.
On August 9, 2022, we awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.
“San Diego Foundation is proud to once again support its partners committed to increasing community-driven efforts to enhance accessible outdoor space, encourage youth to learn more through hands-on education and create the next generation of environmental stewards in the San Diego region,” said Christiana DeBenedict, SDF Director of Environment Initiatives.
This year’s grantees will help address these inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San Diego County.
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