Find Earth Day Activities in Your Community
All around the world, people are gearing up for Earth Day on April 22 (and often, the weekend before and after). What can you do? Participating in just one of these Earth Day activities is all it takes. If we all choose just one simple thing, together we will make a huge difference.
Recycling and composting are good deeds, but they aren't exactly a walloping ton of good-time fun. What is fun, however, is joining hundreds of other green-minded souls who are committed to making every day Earth Day. Check the Earth Day Network and find an event near you. Most Earth Day rallies have a carnival-like atmosphere, with live music, performers, Earth Day activities for kids and other enjoyable events, so dive in and have a great time!More »
Arts for the Earth is reaching out to arts communities worldwide to celebrate this year's Earth Day. Partnering with art schools, museums, and individual artists, a number of events and programs are planned. Check their website for events and announcements.More »
Spring is sprung, and even if all you do is stick a sunflower seed in a window pot, planting just one plant or seed may be all it takes to remind you of why Earth Day is important. Not only can a beautiful little seedling restore your faith in nature (awww!), any small step you take to reducing greenhouse gases will help (and plants help to absorb carbon dioxide, one of several greenhouse gases).More »
Walk to work, walk to the store, walk around the block, or take a 20-mile hike. It's up to you where you go, but if you can hoof it for a day instead of driving, you'll get some great exercise and pollute less -- while getting a little closer to nature. Use your feet to reduce your carbon footprint. And if you're feeling really active, consider getting involved in Athletes for the Earth, a program of the Earth Day Network.More »
April 22 falls on a Friday this year, so many of us will be trudging to work as usual. But this Earth Day, why not leave the car in the driveway -- or at the bus or train station -- and join the public transportation movement. Don't be shocked if you actually enjoy reading a magazine or book instead of fighting your way through rush-hour traffic. Who knows -- it could become a good habit.More »
If you're starting your spring garden this April, you'll want to take a tip from veterans who swear by composting. Not only is it easy and cheap Earth Day activity, it reduces the amount of garbage in your trash bin, and nothing makes a richer soil than compost. Best of all, the new generation of composting pails look really sleek on your kitchen counter.More »
April is the perfect time to try some new green cleaning products, if you haven't already found some you like. And while you're spring-cleaning, remember to take care of the hazardous materials that are cluttering up your garage, kitchen and basement.More »
According to a recent survey, not recycling is the #1 source of green guilt. And we all hate guilt, don't we? So, this Earth Day, if you don't recycle, start by recycling just one thing. That's it. A newspaper, a plastic bottle, an ex-boyfriend, whatever you can find. Recycling is easy and it's free, so join in. There -- now don't you feel better?More »
If you're in the Washington, D.C. area -- or even if you're not -- Earth Day on the National Mall promises to be a great way for average citizens to make their voices heard in the halls of Congress and the White House. The beautiful National Mall will be the site for what should be a lively call to action for your elected representatives, as well as a lot of fun.More »
Join in Your Local Earth Day Rally
Recycling and composting are good deeds, but they aren't exactly a walloping ton of good-time fun. What is fun, however, is joining hundreds of other green-minded souls who are committed to making every day Earth Day. Check the Earth Day Network and find an event near you. Most Earth Day rallies have a carnival-like atmosphere, with live music, performers, Earth Day activities for kids and other enjoyable events, so dive in and have a great time!More »
Join Arts for the Earth
Arts for the Earth is reaching out to arts communities worldwide to celebrate this year's Earth Day. Partnering with art schools, museums, and individual artists, a number of events and programs are planned. Check their website for events and announcements.More »
Plant Something - Anything
Spring is sprung, and even if all you do is stick a sunflower seed in a window pot, planting just one plant or seed may be all it takes to remind you of why Earth Day is important. Not only can a beautiful little seedling restore your faith in nature (awww!), any small step you take to reducing greenhouse gases will help (and plants help to absorb carbon dioxide, one of several greenhouse gases).More »
Take a Hike
Walk to work, walk to the store, walk around the block, or take a 20-mile hike. It's up to you where you go, but if you can hoof it for a day instead of driving, you'll get some great exercise and pollute less -- while getting a little closer to nature. Use your feet to reduce your carbon footprint. And if you're feeling really active, consider getting involved in Athletes for the Earth, a program of the Earth Day Network.More »
Commute to Work
April 22 falls on a Friday this year, so many of us will be trudging to work as usual. But this Earth Day, why not leave the car in the driveway -- or at the bus or train station -- and join the public transportation movement. Don't be shocked if you actually enjoy reading a magazine or book instead of fighting your way through rush-hour traffic. Who knows -- it could become a good habit.More »
Start Composting
If you're starting your spring garden this April, you'll want to take a tip from veterans who swear by composting. Not only is it easy and cheap Earth Day activity, it reduces the amount of garbage in your trash bin, and nothing makes a richer soil than compost. Best of all, the new generation of composting pails look really sleek on your kitchen counter.More »
Spring Clean the Green Way
April is the perfect time to try some new green cleaning products, if you haven't already found some you like. And while you're spring-cleaning, remember to take care of the hazardous materials that are cluttering up your garage, kitchen and basement.More »
Recycle One Thing
According to a recent survey, not recycling is the #1 source of green guilt. And we all hate guilt, don't we? So, this Earth Day, if you don't recycle, start by recycling just one thing. That's it. A newspaper, a plastic bottle, an ex-boyfriend, whatever you can find. Recycling is easy and it's free, so join in. There -- now don't you feel better?More »
Join the Fun on the National Mall
If you're in the Washington, D.C. area -- or even if you're not -- Earth Day on the National Mall promises to be a great way for average citizens to make their voices heard in the halls of Congress and the White House. The beautiful National Mall will be the site for what should be a lively call to action for your elected representatives, as well as a lot of fun.More »