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Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, 2023. You can find out more information about Earth Day from earthday.org.
Did you know that the first Earth Day occurred in 1970. Democrats and Republicans alike joined together to educate people about protecting the environment. The first organized Earth Day brought more than 20 million Americans to demonstrate against the impacts of industrial development, which was (and is) impacting peoples' health in serious ways.
Today more than a billion people worldwide observe Earth Day. The purpose of Earth Day is "empowering individuals with the information, the tools, the messaging, and the communities needed to make an impact and drive change."
Looking for Earth Day events happening near you, check out this resource.
How to Invest in Our Planet:
Learn more about investing in our planet at earthday.org
Plant trees
Reduce your plastic consumption
Participate in advocacy
Register to vote
Learn about sustainable fashion
Activities to Participate in on Earth Day:
Participate in a Community Clean-up (or organize one!)
Learn and teach others about environmental action
Plant a pollinator garden, check out this resource for help
Make a family plan to live more sustainably
Check out the resources below to help!
Contact your representatives (a great way to teach and model civic engagement too!)
Set up a compost bin, find more information here
Go on a hunt to find and take pictures of pollinators at your local park
Looking for other fun kids' activities and crafts, check out the following sites!
Earth Day is such a great opportunity to teach children about the importance of taking care of our planet and to discuss what that looks like. Plus there are so many FUN ways to celebrate that gets kids outside and having a great time together! I hope you enjoy your Earth Day!
Remember Mama, you are doing a great job! You got this!
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