Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Earth Day

Happy Earth Day! Here in Wisconsin, we are proud to claim Gaylord Nelson as one of our own. A senator from Wisconsin who began Earth Day 45 years ago. Working within a geriatric setting, I am always looking for something to latch onto and today it will be Earth Day.

Lots of opportunity to discuss the Earth and how we can take care of it. Discuss programs that help keep the Earth moving such as recycling, adopt-a-highway, composing, etc. Patriotic Songs, Hymns and Folk Songs lend themselves well to fitting into the theme of the day. Even though it is not an American specific day, our Patriotic songs tend to speak of the land. There are several hymns that also have lyrics pertaining to the World.

Here's a list of some of the songs I'll be sharing throughout the day.  Feel free to add your own!


  • America the Beautiful
  • Oh, What a Beautiful Morning
  • Home on the Range
  • Singing in the Rain
  • Cruising Down the River
  • Shall We Gather at the River
  • Beautiful Ohio
  • He's Got the Whole World 
  • What a Wonderful World
  • When It's Springtime in the Rockies
  • When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain
  • She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain
  • Red River Valley
  • In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree
  • Tiptoe Thru the Tulips
  • How Great Thou Art
  • In the Garden
  • God Bless America




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