EARTH DAY - April 22nd

 

What is Earth Day?

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. It's a special day when people all around the world do things to take care of our planet.

 That means keeping the land, air, and water clean, protecting animals and plants, and learning how to live in a way that doesn’t hurt the Earth.

What Can YOU Do for Earth Day?

As an Individual:

• Pick up litter at your local park or around your school.
• Recycle paper, plastic, cans, and glass the right way.
• Plant a seed or tree and watch it grow.
• Turn off lights and electronics when you're not using them to save energy.
• Take shorter showers to save water.
• Use a reusable water bottle instead of single-use plastic.

As a Class:

• Create a poster or bulletin board showing ways to help the Earth.
• Write Earth Day poems, songs, or raps and share them with other classes.
• Start a recycling program in your school if there isn’t one.
• Make a class Earth Pledge with promises to help the planet.

As a Family:

• Plant a garden—even a few pots with herbs or vegetables counts!
• Bike or walk instead of driving.
• Turn off lights for one hour at night and tell stories by candlelight.
• Visit a local farmers' market and talk about local food and why it's better for the Earth.

With Neighbors or in the Community:

• Organize a cleanup day in your neighborhood.
• Start a compost bin with food scraps and leaves.
• Share extra vegetables or flowers from your garden with neighbors.
• Host a “swap day” to exchange gently used toys or clothes instead of buying new ones.

Earth Day Challenge:

Make a calendar and try to do one Earth-friendly thing each day for a week (or more!). You can call it your “Earth Hero Week.”