EARTH DAY

 

 Earth Day

 



History

Gaylord Nelson recognized there was a need for humans to become more environmentally aware and active in preserving our planet. He hoped that Earth Day would be a way to educate people about the importance of environmental protection. (Gaylord Nelson, a United States Senator from Wisconsin.)

 

 

On April 22, 1970, was held the first Earth Day. Prior to April 22, 1970, there was no environmental movement. And many factories pumped toxins into the air, recycling was almost non-existent, and gas guzzling vehicles were the norm. The seeds of the modern movement had been planted, however, with the publishing of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring in 1962. This book raised the public's awareness of pollution and its effect on health.

 

How you can Help and celebrate Earth Day.






·         Things to Do:

·        



Recycle—Recycle plastics or work to stop using them altogether. Use reusable bottles, utensils, and bags.

·         Clean up something in your city or neighborhood such as a park, beach, or river.

·         Food—Eat local food, which has a smaller carbon footprint because it has not been shipped across the country.

·         Conserve water.

·         Save paper—Use online billing, print on two sides of paper, and use cloth towels.

·         Travel—Be more environmentally conscious by walking or riding a bike, carpooling, and using public transportation.

·         Light bulbs—Replace incandescent light bulbs with LED and fluorescent bulbs. Turn off lights when you are not near them. Install solar panels. Turn your thermostat down in the winter and up in the summer.

·         Volunteer with a local environmental group.

 We now know that - Nature needs looking after making a pledge with friends to start




-      Help plant – plants or a tree

-      From trees and plants we get oxygen to breathe appreciate what nature has given us.  

-      Recycling bottles, papers, plastic and more

-      Enjoy Mother Nature by thanking her for all the beautiful greenery we have around.

-      Draw a picture of what ‘Earth Day’ means to you!

-     Learn how you can help reduce waste and reuse items or recycle more things



Create an Act of Green.

Plant a tree or donate through the Canopy Project.

Visit the EPA's website to see events and ideas.

Take the Earth Day Network's Earth Day quiz.

Watch video clips about the first Earth Day.

Watch a film that deals with the environment.

Read a book that deals with environmental issues.

 

Source: Earthday.org

 

https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2021/

https://www.earthreminder.com/earth-day-2023-theme-date-events-celebrations/

Label: Earth Day 


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Month of April Events

Image
April Events   FYI           Fruits and Vegetables – Month of April Strawberries   and Asian Pears Autism Awareness Month Public Health Week 3 rd – 9 th World Health Day 7 th National Sibling Day 10 th Passover 10 th - 18 th Easter Sunday 16 th Earth Day 22 nd Child Abuse Prevention Month Minority Health Month Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month Stress Awareness Month Infant immunization Week 22 nd – 29 th       Volunteer Week 23 rd – 29 th Employee Appreciation Week 23 rd – 29 TH Autism Awareness Month “We have a relative that has autism. He is exceptional and works well with his hands. Don’t Toss in the Towel! – Don’t Give Up! Get involved in autism awareness and National Public Health Week What is Autism?   Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed wi...
Read more

National Children's Dental Health Month

Image
  Month of February -  What's New and Events National Bun Day 21 st Play Tennis Day 23 rd National Tortilla Chip 24 th National Trading Card Day 24 th Chocolate Covered Nuts Day 25 th Tell –a- Fairy Tale Day 26 th Purim 26 th     No Brainer Day 27 th International Polar Bear Day 27th International Tongue Twister Contest Day 27 th Tooth Fairy Day 28 th National Science Day 28 th National Science Day is a national holiday in  India , which occurs on the 28th of February each year. To commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect. On this day, Sir CV Raman had announced the discovery of the Raman Effect for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930. National Children's Dental Health Month        Go Red in February American Heart Month is the first Friday in February, this annual groundswell unites millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of heart disease and stroke. Black History Month   ...
Read more