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Kids wore green to the state capitol today to celebrate Earth Day.

Governor Charlie Crist joined environmentalists to encourage kids to do their part to preserve Florida’s natural beauty. Crist told the students not to take nature for granted.

“We have a duty to be good stewards, to be good stewards of this beautiful state that we love and care for so much and I know that as we continue to do that Florida will continue to prosper. I love Florida, La Florida, the state with the prettiest name. The prettiest place on the planet,” said Crist.

Today marks the nations 40th Earth Day. The day of recognition was created to raise awareness of pollution and destruction man was causing the environment.