Last Saturday, Stillwater hosted its second annual Earth Day celebration. Stillwater is our hometown, so events like this always feel personal to me.

The day was full of simple, hands on ways to think about the environment. There were river rides on kayaks and gondolas, trolley rides through town, electric cars on display, and local businesses set up along the riverfront.

It was relaxed. It was local. And it felt real.

Getting Kids Involved Makes the Biggest Impact

We were asked to host a SelfEco booth at the event, and it ended up being one of the best parts of the day.

Kids stopped by to plant tomato seeds in our 4 inch SelfEco Garden Pots. They filled the pots, planted the seeds, and took them home to grow with their families.

By the end of the day, we had helped plant about one hundred tomato pots.

Watching kids get excited about planting something is always a good reminder of why this work matters. They were curious. They asked questions. They wanted to know how long it would take for the plants to grow.

That kind of curiosity sticks.

The 4 inch round plantable pot works well for projects like this because kids can plant the whole pot later without pulling anything apart.
https://selfecogarden.com/products/4-round-pot

Community Support Makes Events Like This Happen

The event was hosted by the Stillwater Independent Business Association along with Sustainable Stillwater.

Groups like these are important. They bring people together and keep environmental efforts grounded at the local level.

Anyone interested in getting more involved can attend Sustainable Stillwater community meetings on the first Tuesday of each month in downtown Stillwater. It is a good place to learn, listen, and contribute in small but meaningful ways.

Earth Day Does Not Stop at One Event

Earth Day did not stop in Stillwater.

We also had the chance to support an Earth Day project at Windermere Elementary School in Upper Arlington, Ohio. SelfEco donated seed starter pots to seventy five second graders.

The students mixed soil with worm castings, filled their pots, and planted seeds as part of their Earth Day lesson. When they take those pots home, they can plant them directly in the ground.

No plastic. No waste. Just a simple lesson that turns into something real.

Why I Keep Showing Up for This

Events like this remind me that sustainability does not need to be complicated.

Planting a seed. Teaching a kid how to care for a plant. Supporting local efforts. These things matter.

Earth Day is not about one big action. It is about a lot of small ones.

That is why I keep showing up.

– Danny Mishek