This past Sunday was Earth Day. Did you know that? I sure hope so. While attending the Syracuse Gun Show, a friend asked me why I did not add it in last week’s column and calendar. My thoughts were simple: Should I have to remind everyone when Earth Day is? Shouldn't “every” day be Earth Day?

Famed conservationist, Aldo Leopold, once said, "we treat the earth like we have a spare in the trunk.” With that, my feelings are that rather than put one day aside each year to be "earth-friendly,” we should make it a daily occurrence. So...what did you do on Earth Day? What are you doing to continue that today? As for me, for starters, 250 spruce seedlings are being planted on my land for more wildlife habitat. Here's some ideas to get you started on being "earth friendly" every day.

*Walk around your town and pick up trash

*Plant a tree - there is still time to order trees from the NYS Nursery (www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7127)

*Start a compost pile (www.howtocompost.org)

*Prepare the ground to plant a garden so you can use your compost pile (home-vegetable-gardening.com/implement/seedbed.html)

*Take a hike in the woods - join the bullthistle hiking club (www.bullthistlehiking.org)

*Start recycling if you haven't been (www.co.chenango.ny.us/dpw/waste-management/recycling)

*Go bird watching - join the Chenango Bird Club (www.nybirds.org/FedClubs)

*Go on your own photo safari of local nature (www.naturephotographers.net)