Earth Day 2025: Rooted in Love
Every Earth Day, we’re reminded of the quiet power of planting trees—the way one life can ripple outward, sheltering, nourishing, and healing. For us, it’s not just a metaphor. It’s real. When Carl , a former forester and nature photographer (and MSI Press LLC typesetter and graphic artist), died of cancer of unknown primary, he chose to donate his body to Science Care so it could continue helping others through medical research or education. That final act of generosity didn’t end with science. Every year since, on the anniversary of his death, we receive a certificate: Science Care has planted a tree in Carl’s honor. Somewhere in the world, roots are digging deep, branches are reaching skyward, and green life is quietly unfolding—because of him. Carl taught us that giving doesn’t have to stop when a heartbeat does. That love can be rooted in memory and still grow. That Earth Day isn’t just about the planet—it’s about each other. So today, we plant. We remember. We believe in growth a...
