Earth Day With Knockaround

Happy Earth Day! And not just any Earth Day but the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Up until this year, I didn't actually know much about Earth Day except that it was a great reason to enjoy some additional time outdoors. I had no idea that the whole holiday was created to inspire and mobilize the nation against environmental issues. 

Obviously, a lot has changed since Earth Day was started in 1970 but we're still fighting against a lot of the same challenges. And especially considering the circumstances we currently find ourselves in, I can't think of a better reason to unite as a nation and as a globe. Even if just for a day.

One of the most interesting results of these global stay at home orders has been the signs of nature reclaiming old habitats previously lost to industrialization. It's a pleasant reminder that life will persist and adapt to any challenge it's faced with.

Ways to Celebrate

So how can you celebrate this momentous event? Here are a few of my suggestions.

Celebrate with Knockaround

If you needed more inspiration to get outside tomorrow, Knockaround is sponsoring a unique giveaway to celebrate this Earth Day. So how do you enter? Grab a camera, get outside, and hug some trees! No, really. It's that simple.

If you post your picture make sure to tag #EarthDayKnocksBR and two lucky winners with the most creative posts will win a free pair of Knockaround sunglasses!

Go For a Run

I can't make a list of ways to take advantage of the outdoors without recommending going for a run. Or, even if you're not feeling a run, just get outside for a long walk. If you're up for it, leave the headphones behind and just take in your surroundings. You'd be surprised just how refreshing and revitalizing it can be.

Enjoy in Quarantine

If you're truly stuck at home and unable to embrace the outdoors, there are plenty of phenomenal nature specials to binge-watch. I don't think it's possible to make it through an episode of Planet Earth or The Blue Planet without gaining a newfound appreciation for our world.

However you choose to celebrate, make sure you take time to think about the billion or so others around the world joining in on the fun. Although it's easy to feel isolated these days, there are so many important things that unite us.

I was so happy to hear about this Knockaround campaign and have truly appreciated the extra motivation to spend time outdoors. Hopefully, I'll see you out there tomorrow.

Cheers!