You don't need to venture out into public spaces to appreciate the earth. Even if you're stuck in an apartment, you still have opportunities to get in touch with the earth from inside.

If you have a backyard, here are some great opportunities to make your backyard even greener:

•  Set up a bird feeder or house. 
  
•  Plant a garden.
  
•  Let the grass grow longer before cutting it.
  

•  Start a terrarium. Terrariums are a fun, inexpensive way to add some color to your home. You can start this self-contained environment inside a glass bowl you thrifted or have laying around your home. Start by lining the bottom with pebbles, bark or seashells to give the dirt somewhere to drain excess water, then use, light, airy soil. Now it's time to get creative! Use any combination of plants and thrifted figurines to decorate. 
  
•  Begin composting. You can find an expensive composter online, but they're simple enough to make on your own. Use a large plastic or ceramic container, poking holes in the top and the bottom for ventilation. Add a tray underneath for drainage. Prep the container with layered strips of newspaper and use one pound of worms for every square foot of container. Place used paper towels, eggshells, fruits, vegetables, tea bags, coffee and natural coffee filters. Do not use oils, fats, plastic, citrus or any animal products. Use the soil for planting.
  
•  Give life to old fruits and veggies. Use the remains of your fruits and vegetables to grow your own inside. For example, if garlic or an onion begins to sprout before you get the chance to use it, plant the sprouts in soil and follow directions on where to keep the pot and how when to harvest. Now you've saved yourself a trip to the grocery store and sustainably used food that would have ended up in the trash.