Earth Day is Friday, April 22 – we’re featuring a green tip of the day from April 1-22.

Tip #17: Turn off the computer, cell & tv … go outside and connect with the great outdoors.

Sit on the terrace – enjoy the birds & view or hike, bike, swim, sail, fish, golf or simply walk – grab a dose of fresh air and reconnect with nature. Whether it’s five minutes or five days, take a break from the routine – consider it heart and soul therapy.

There’s a great wide world out there, just open the door. Before we hit the beach, here are a couple of personal favorite “outdoor” organizations: National Audubon Society and Sierra Club.

If you happen to be in the vicinity of Palm Beach, don’t miss the town’s 100th Anniversary Celebration on the grounds of the Flagler Museum, from 5-11p with a parade, fireworks, film and spectacular light show scheduled to begin at around 8p … see you there:)

Related: where you can find more green tips of the day. Now get out there, seriously.

Yesterday’s trip to West Palm Beach’s waterfront Green Market included an added bonus – the Third Annual Sustainable Summit: Free live music, an eco fashion show, an Earth Day exhibit at the LEED-certified Lake Pavilion, and exhibitors around the commons showing & telling innovative ways to go green and save money.

We thought we’d pass along a few highlights

• Jim Jackson, environmentalist, journalist and producer/host at Radio Green Earth – check out his program on Saturdays 5-6p, 90.7FM or via podcast
• Garbage Gone Glam Designer Kristen Alyce reclaims paper and plastic bound for the trash and creates stunning one-of-a-kinds whether on or off the runway
• Nissan Leaf electric car
• Instant-Off water saver (2 styles, $5 & $10 available at Home Depot).

On the local front, you can contact

• SWA.org for waste management info, local recycling bins, etc
• the West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability for info about all things sustainable, as well as future events.