Flagstaff, Arizona (azfamily) – It’s today Earth Dayand people all over the world are pledging new ways to celebrate and protect our planet.
Arizona is home to dozens of national monuments, parks and forests, ranging from pine forests to red rock formations. Flagstaff is the epicenter of nature lovers, and is central to the world’s largest Ponderosa Pine Forest, and the gateway to the Grand Canyon.
With Ryan Randazzo Discover Flagstaff He said that proximity to world-class nature has not been lost to those living in town. “I think everyone who lives in the city of Flagstaff realizes how special the outdoors are.”
Randazzo said this nature and climate not only attract people from across the state, but also from all over the world.
“The outdoors are really a big draw here,” he said. “We have the Grand Canyon and one of the seven wonders of the world, so you can see that visitors from all over the world come to Flagstaff every year.”
Research on American Psychological Association It shows that spending time in nature can improve your mental health, mood and emotional well-being. Frank Telles lives in Flagstaff and is a researcher at Northern Arizona University. He uses local properties to decompress.
“I like to go out here and enjoy nature and breathe fresh air. [and] I’m taking my sample,” Teres said. “That’s how I relieve stress.”
He is also part of Research Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals. On Tuesday he was one of many people Buffalo Park The spread of Earth Day’s message of conservation.
“Today is a very special day, Earth Day, especially here at Flagstaff,” Teres said. “The tribal community has been calling this house, the Kinuu uni since ancient times. So, we want to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and we need to protect this land for future generations.”
Telles said one of the best ways to celebrate Earth Day is to learn about our planet.
“My message is to go out naturally,” he said. “We learn about what’s there, and we connect with our communities, especially our tribal countries. They have a lot to teach us.”
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