Even though we believe every day should be Earth Day, the holiday on April 22nd is an opportunity for us to come together, celebrate, learn and inspire each other to reduce our impact on the environment all year long. We're dedicated to helping our readers and supporters live more sustainable lives in order to protect our planet, and thank you for joining us. In addition to these suggestions for ways to celebrate Earth Day in your home and personal life, there are several events happening throughout Maine for you and your family to enjoy.

And we're happy to announce our Annual Earth Day Scavenger Hunt! Photograph examples of eco-items from our list that you find around your home and community, post your pictures to The SunriseGuide Facebook page 

While there are some hardcore Mainers who bike outside year-round; for the rest of us, spring is the time to tune-up our bicycles, dust off our helmets, and get our cycling on! If you're feeling a little rusty after this long winter, we have all the info you need at TheSunriseGuide.com; including tips for bike commuting, instructions for changing a bike tire, suggestions for family-friendly bike rides in Maine, ways to map your bike route, and more.

Now that spring is officially here, it's time to get your garden ready! Whether you're an expert or novice, you will find a ton of information about gardening on TheSunriseGuide.com; including articles on how to start your own veggie garden and then preserve the food you grow, and where you can find food growing workshops and expertise around Maine. And if you're interested in giving greenhouse growing a whirl, check out these "3 Easy DIY Greenhouses for under $300" from Treehugger.com. 

Next month, the Portland Museum of Art is partnering with Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (MOFGA) for a series of lectures about the farm-to-table experience in Maine.

Friday, May 2: Meet & Greet with Ted Quaday, MOFGA's new Executive Director

Saturday, May 10: From Seed to Fruition: Maine's Heritage Orchard

In addition to awesome articles (such as Our Changing Climate, The Furniture We Breathe, Community Acupuncture, etc.) and helpful tips and resources (like Houseplants to Improve Air Quality, Buy Local Read Local, EV Charging Stations in Maine, etc.) in the 2014 SunriseGuide, you'll also find:

• 8 FREE cups of coffee
• 8 yoga passes
• 4 trips to the hardware store
• 17 dinners out
• 4 home efficiency measures
• 11 grocery discounts
• 20 boosts to your wardrobe
• 7 rides on buses and boats
• 13 ways to spruce up your home interior
• 11 classes & workshops
• 2 bike tune-ups
• 6 massages & spa treatments
• 3 nonprofit memberships
• 7 gifts for your favorite four-legged friend
• 2 months of FREE curbside composting

And that's just the tip of the ice burg...the 2014 SunriseGuide has more than 200 coupons, valued at over $4000 in savings. You can order the book through our website, or pick one up at any of our local retailers.

Roost House of Juice has transformed into a yoga studio! And you can still get fresh juices and smoothies there after your yoga class.

Vena's Fizz House is now selling its own line of natural mixology products (syrups, cocktail sugars, infusion kits, etc.)

The Portland Symphony Orchestra is once again offering their KinderKonzert series; introducing children to live symphonic music through fun and interactive programs with PSO musicians.

Congratulations to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens for being chosen as one of the Top Ten Best Public Gardens in the U.S. by USA Today!

Goodwill of Northern New England will now be offering a variety of "100% Neighbor-Made" products; selling new products in their stores from local and regional companies.