Francesca Olivieri's blog

I took this picture during a jog through Central Park this weekend. I had to stop running, take out my phone and snap this shot as I couldn't let the moment pass without a photo. I am always amazed at how uplifting time spent outdoors can be.

So as a departure from negative and scary news stories, I want to focus on something as uplifting to me as this tree. Watch this young boy, Felix Finkbeiner, founder of Plant-for-the-Planet speak about his objective of planting a billion trees around the world. It's impressive stuff and it motivates me to not only get outside more to appreciate all the beauties of nature, but also to ask myself what I can do to protect our environment. I want to go join up with Felix!

Enjoy these beautiful days of Spring!

In 2006, Francesca Olivieri co-founded the company, sage baby an online eco-friendly baby store offering everything from organic clothes and skincare to furniture. In 2010, Francesca started her own green consulting business and is helping families make changes in their lives to "go green." She also writes a weekly blog for Whole Living and a monthly blog for The Family Groove as well as contributing articles to Daily Candy Kids, YogaCity, Citiscoop, and NRDC's simple steps. Francesca lives in New York City with her husband and three kids, ages 10, 8 and 5.