From 6dc7db83051a617dc8c9ca23e16093fa6103b161 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: mattbk Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2017 12:34:16 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Update first post. --- _posts/2017-3-8-Hello-World.md | 13 +++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _posts/2017-3-8-Hello-World.md diff --git a/_posts/2017-3-8-Hello-World.md b/_posts/2017-3-8-Hello-World.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..25d8fec --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2017-3-8-Hello-World.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: Welcome +--- +In Vermont (where I grew up), there’s an annual tradition called “Green Up Day,” which is a day when Vermonters head out to the roadsides and pick up all the trash they can find. It started as a state event and is now run by a non-profit. Check them out and support them at [greenupvermont.org](greenupvermont.org). + +I’d like to take this concept worldwide. To that end, I’ve just purchased [greenupday.org](greenupday.org). This is not affiliated with [Green Up Vermont](greenupvermont.org) in any way except for the name and idea. If you have money to give, give it to them. + +This website will take some small effort to set up, but I’m hoping to spark some grassroots greening up. + +Plan for the first Saturday in May. Use hashtag #greenupday to spread the word on social media. + +More to come. Let’s get to work. \ No newline at end of file