Though we’ve often said that the most vehement environmentalists would best serve the Earth by killing themselves we nonetheless encourage a visit to local Earth Day celebrations first.

“Let every individual and institution now think and act as a responsible trustee of Earth, seeking choices in ecology, economics and ethics that will provide a sustainable future, eliminate pollution, poverty and violence, awaken the wonder of life and foster peaceful progress in the human adventure.”

So states John McConnell’s original Earth Day proclamation.  Begun in 1970 during the March Equinox (March 20, 21), Earth Day is a worldwide yearly celebration and call to action in order to sustain the natural beauty and viability of our world.

At today's Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Earth Day Party for the Planet you can watch a wild animal show, learn the ups and downs of rappelling and rock climbing, make your very own Mason bee house or navigate a salmon, and much more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Do your part to save the planet by skipping your bath today and go play at the zoo.  We’ll see you there, right after a quick spray to the lawn with pesticide and a quick spray to our hair with Aquanet. â€" Suzy Stump