Earth Day Every Day
Celebrate with us this April
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods have been hosting an annual Earth Day celebration since 1998. For the second year in a row we are unable to gather due to the pandemic. But we can’t let COVID-19 stop us. We still want to celebrate the Earth and inspire people to get involved in restoring our planet. We hope you will follow along with us the entire month of April on our website and social media as we highlight why this initiative is so important and how you can join the movement.
Mason jar backyard soil sample
How land, animals, plants and poop are all connected
It all starts when our alpacas lift their tails. A journey begins that has a shared ending: the restoration of our land.
Chickens help us reduce waste
Turn the sound on and enjoy the dulcet tones of our chickens. Here they are helping us reduce our waste. Because of weather, pests, or just bad luck, sometimes the food we grow in the gardens isn’t fit for human consumption. Maybe it’s cracked, smashed, or full of holes. Fortunately, our chickens aren’t picky (or is it pecky?). They are happy to get the fresh veggies, which helps make them healthier, and leads to eggs with deep-golden yolks. When we clean out their coups, their droppings go to our compost, where they will add nitrogen to the mix. That nitrogen eventually ends up feeding the plants in our garden, which will end up helping feed our chickens. A continuous loop that benefits plants, animals, people, and the earth. Now that’s music to our ears.
Calling all WVC Earth Defenders!
We’re looking for kids and kids at heart that are interested in learning about what you can do to help restore our beautiful planet. Pick up a goody bag at the Farm Store at White Violet Center. You’ll get all kinds of things that will help you join our WVC Earth Defender team!
Activities & Opportunities
WVC Farm Tours
Seven days a week *
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visit the farm and see how we responsibly grow produce, herbs and flowers. Meet our eco-friendly alpacas. Feed the chickens.
Wabashiki clean up
12-2 p.m.
Saturday, April 10
In partnership with the SMWC Sustainability Club. Meet at Dewey Point. Compostable bags and gloves will be available.
Earth Day Hike
Saturday, April 24
2 p.m.
Take a trek through the woods with the Owen-Putnam Friends of the Forest. The hike will begin at Rattlesnake Campgrounds in the Owen-Putnam State Forest.
Spring Plant Sale
April 30-May 1
Noon to 5 p.m.
Shop for organically grown vegetable, flower and herb plants at the White Violet Farm greenhouse.
Working together for a better world
You are not alone. There are many other people and organizations who are out there each day working to make the world a better place. Here are just a few.
Local and regional
Oubache Conservancy
To protect and restore land in west-central Indiana by providing habitat for native species, maintaining natural scenic beauty, and improving water and air quality; while offering education and enhancing the quality of life in our communities for future generations.
TREES, Inc.
TREES Inc. improves the environmental quality of Terre Haute and Vigo County by collaborating with community leaders, local businesses and neighbors to create a beautiful, sustainable and verdant place to live, work and play. Projects include rebuilding the urban forest canopy in Terre Haute through tree plantings and environmental education.
reTHink, Inc.
reTHink, Inc. is a non-profit (501c3) zero-waste enterprise that provides education and support to reduce the amount of trash that is sent to landfills.
State
Earth Charter Indiana
Earth Charter Indiana exists to inspire and advance sustainable, just and peaceful living in Indiana by promoting the values and principles of the Earth Charter. To serve our mission we support education of youth regarding climate impacts, and to support them in expressing themselves to make their voice heard.
Hoosier Environmental Council
HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health
Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light
Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light is an affiliate of the national organization, Interfaith Power and Light. Interfaith Power & Light. This interfaith ministry is devoted to deepening the connection between ecology and faith. Interfaith Power and Light’s goal is to help people of faith recognize and fulfill their responsibility for the stewardship of creation.
Indiana State University Office of Sustainability
The Office of Sustainability seeks to promote environmental responsibility and economic vitality, while fostering social equity, on campus and in the surrounding communities. The office provides opportunities for all students and community members, regardless of degree or field of work, to improve their understanding of how they can advance sustainability in the modern world.
Indiana University Environmental Resiliency Institute
The mission of the Environmental Resilience Institute is to increase resilience to environmental change in Indiana and the Midwest by accurately predicting impacts and effectively partnering with communities to implement feasible, equitable, and research-informed solutions.
Nature Conservancy of Indiana
Our mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives. In Indiana, the Conservancy owns and manages vital nature preserves and advocates for sound policy in our state and local governments.
Purdue Climate Change Research Center
A hub for people who want to work across disciplines on issues related to Earth’s changing climate, the PCCRC helps connect researchers, support collaborative projects, and share findings and expertise with stakeholders.
National and international
EarthDay.org
EARTHDAY.ORG’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day in 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 75,000 partners in over 190 countries to drive positive action for our planet.
Interfaith Power & Light “Faith Climate Action Week” April 16-25
The annual program will include climate-themed worship services and sermons, spanning 10 days of activities around Earth Day in celebration of Earth Month. The theme of this year’s week is “Sacred Ground: Cultivating Connections Between our Faith, our Food, and the Climate.”
State
Earth Charter Indiana
Earth Charter Indiana exists to inspire and advance sustainable, just and peaceful living in Indiana by promoting the values and principles of the Earth Charter. To serve our mission we support education of youth regarding climate impacts, and to support them in expressing themselves to make their voice heard.
Hoosier Environmental Council
HEC is uniquely prepared to help Indiana change its old ways. We have the personnel, experience, and technological know-how to successfully advocate for the issues most crucial to our future: transitioning to a sustainable energy economy, modernizing transportation, preserving open spaces, making farming more sustainable and healthier, and protecting our public health
Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light
Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light is an affiliate of the national organization, Interfaith Power and Light. Interfaith Power & Light. This interfaith ministry is devoted to deepening the connection between ecology and faith. Interfaith Power and Light’s goal is to help people of faith recognize and fulfill their responsibility for the stewardship of creation.
Indiana State University Office of Sustainability
The Office of Sustainability seeks to promote environmental responsibility and economic vitality, while fostering social equity, on campus and in the surrounding communities. The office provides opportunities for all students and community members, regardless of degree or field of work, to improve their understanding of how they can advance sustainability in the modern world.
Indiana University Environmental Resiliency Institute
The mission of the Environmental Resilience Institute is to increase resilience to environmental change in Indiana and the Midwest by accurately predicting impacts and effectively partnering with communities to implement feasible, equitable, and research-informed solutions.
Nature Conservancy of Indiana
Our mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives. In Indiana, the Conservancy owns and manages vital nature preserves and advocates for sound policy in our state and local governments.
Purdue Climate Change Research Center
A hub for people who want to work across disciplines on issues related to Earth’s changing climate, the PCCRC helps connect researchers, support collaborative projects, and share findings and expertise with stakeholders.
National and international
EarthDay.org
EARTHDAY.ORG’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day in 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 75,000 partners in over 190 countries to drive positive action for our planet.
Interfaith Power & Light “Faith Climate Action Week” April 16-25
The annual program will include climate-themed worship services and sermons, spanning 10 days of activities around Earth Day in celebration of Earth Month. The theme of this year’s week is “Sacred Ground: Cultivating Connections Between our Faith, our Food, and the Climate.”
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