A girl from the Crested Butte Child Development Center holds up a bag of ladybugs for her friend to inspect April 22 on Buckley Air Force Base. The children released ladybugs in commemoration of Earth Day which is celebrated globally each year. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke W. Nowakowski 
Children from the Crested Butte Child Development Center release ladybugs April 22 on Buckley Air Force Base. The release of the ladybugs is in honor of Earth Day. Ladybugs feed on harmful landscape pests which can destroy plants. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke W. Nowakowski 
A girl from the Crested Butte Child Development Center stands with a handful of ladybugs April 22 on Buckley Air Force Base. Team Buckley honored Earth Day with the release of ladybugs and a tree planting ceremony. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke W. Nowakowski 
A boy from the Crested Butte Child Development Center holds open his hands that are filled with ladybugs April 22 on Buckley Air Force Base. To celebrate Earth Day, Buckley AFB held different activities that represented the bases commitment to healthy environmental practices. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke W. Nowakowski
In the spirit of Earth Day, ladybugs take flight
