Happy Earth Month! Change is something that makes many of us uncomfortable. We like familiarity, established routines, and comfortable habits—good or bad. I am guilty of that too, sometimes, but I also like getting out of my comfort zone. I enjoy the squeeze of anxiety that grips my chest when facing the unknown, and the rush that comes from conquering it. So I am very excited about my new role as Editor-in-Chief of Green Living magazine. It is a big change and a challenge that I wholeheartedly embrace. In my first weeks here, I have learned so much. I have been inspired, and I have been motivated to change. Now I encourage you to do the same. Embrace the change that comes from living green. April is Earth Month—an entire month dedicated to our planet. It is a time to remind ourselves just how beautiful and fragile our world is and to realize that we have the power to influence its future, and our own.

Our Earth Month issue begins with outdoor adventures that lead you through historical landscapes across our state. There are many Earth Month events designed to inspire, inform and entertain. There are articles that will teach you what logos really mean, explain the importance of environmental law and reveal what one of the state’s largest employers is doing for our planet. You will hear stories from those living a glutenfree life. You will meet a car enthusiast who will have you looking at plastic bottles in a whole new way. There are stories on container gardening, restaurants, fashion and photography —all designed to help you live, work and play green. Mahatma Gandhi said, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” This month, try something unfamiliar, deviate from your routine and develop new habits for yourself and our planet. One day at a time, one small task at a time — you can be the change.

Cheryl Hurd
Editor-in-Chief