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33 Ideas To Meaningfully Celebrate Earth Day

April 22 is Earth Day! This annual celebration is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for change around the issues most impacting our planet — and celebrate the beauty of Mother Earth.

While the urgency of climate justice should inspire us all to spring to action on Earth Day — so should the exciting progress we’re already making.

So, this Earth Day, we invite you to look for the helpers , make your own meaningful changes for the planet, and tap into joy as a boundless resource for resistance and change. 

We’ve gathered some ideas to celebrate and nurture the planet, but first, here are a few quick facts about Earth Day!

5 Facts About Earth Day

• Earth Day was started by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970 to promote environmental policies on a national scale.
• Following the first Earth Day, Congress authorized the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency .
• Earth Day also led to the passage of the Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts .
• In 1990, Earth Day went global and mobilized 141 countries to participate in protecting the environment. 
• The date April 22nd was chosen for Earth Day to maximize the number of university (and K-12) students that could participate in celebrating the holiday.

We already know it’s important to learn more about and advocate for the health of the planet (and the people on it!) every day of the year, but it’s helpful to have somewhere to start. We’ve created a guide on how to celebrate Earth Day this year.

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Activities and Ideas: How To Celebrate Earth Day

Learn about the real environmental problems we’re facing..

Knowledge is power, and staying up-to-date with the challenges facing our planet helps us create better solutions, fight for equity and justice, and make real, lasting change.

It’s important that we confront the realities of the problems we’re up against. Here are a few facts to know and explore about our personal impact:

• Global average temperatures are on the rise , thanks to greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide. Since 1880, Earth’s temperature has risen by an average of 0.14 degrees Fahrenheit per decade, but the rate of warming since 1981 is more than twice as fast , clocking in at 0.32 degrees Fahrenheit per decade. 
• The average annual carbon emissions per American is 20 tons, compared to a world average of 4 tons. 
• Food waste is also a major problem — a third of the world’s food supply is wasted every year , while 30% of the global population lives in a state of food insecurity . 
• The people in America most impacted by climate change are Black, Hispanic, and Latinx communities — who are statistically less likely to be responsible for climate harm .
• Systems of overconsumption and extraction lead to depleted environments and social inequity, as 80% of the world’s natural resources are used by just 20% of the population . 
• Personal responsibility is important, but it’s also key to remember that, according to the BBC , the fossil fuel industry has made an estimated $2.8 billion in profits per day for the last 50 years, governments around the world currently spend $1.9 trillion per year on environmentally harmful subsidies , and a small number of companies are responsible for a significant percentage of global emissions. 

While these are only a handful of examples of the challenges we’re up against, their impact is devastating. The results of climate change lead to some of the following predicaments:

• Extreme weather disasters , like floods, storms, droughts, and heatwaves are on the rise — and so is the displacement of people impacted by climate disasters .
• The global economy loses billions of dollars annually due to climate disasters , damage to infrastructure , lost productivity , and increased healthcare costs .
• Things like ocean acidification and deforestation impact plants and animals , leading to decreased biodiversity across the planet .
• Human health is threatened in a myriad of ways ; as we experience increased respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, allergies, food- and water-borne illnesses, infectious diseases, injuries, hunger, and threats to mental health. 
• Rising sea levels and melting ice can and will threaten coastal communities and low-lying islands — often where many Indigenous peoples live . 
• Food insecurity and water scarcity are exacerbated. 

All of this is bad news. But keep reading, because we have good news…

Read good news about the progress we’re making in the fight against climate change. 

Okay, so that was a lot to start out this list of Earth Day “celebrations.” But, fear not! There is hope, we promise. 

Plus, climate doom really doesn’t do much to help . So, once you’re feeling educated and informed about all the big climate challenges we have to face, give yourself a little boost of hope by learning more about some climate solutions worth celebrating.

We’re all about good news at ​​Good Good Good. And climate good news is our favorite. Here are a few to get you feeling inspired:

• Some animals are already rebounding ( butterflies , whales , tigers , bison , gorillas , and ugly animals !) thanks to thoughtful conservation efforts! 
• All of our action to restore the ozone layer since 1989 has paid off — and now it’s poised to make a full recovery ! Climate action works!
• Communities have already begun coming together to organize community composting efforts , build disaster-resilient neighborhoods , plant more urban trees to combat environmental racism, use building materials that absorb CO2 , turn sewage (yuck!) into green energy (yay!) , buy electric school buses , and paint streets white to reduce heat.
• People are even rethinking entire ways of organizing society and our economy to better serve people and planet. ( Doughnut economics , charging companies for producing trash , and governments paying to repair your stuff … to name a few.)
• Indigenous communities have long cared for the planet and continue to do so. In just the last few years, they’ve driven two oil companies out of the Arctic , are creating innovative solar solutions, continue to share their time-honored farming techniques , and are restoring and caring for forests in Colombia , California , and the Amazon Rainforest .
• We’re protecting oceans and marine life by… sinking old buses into harbors , adding oysters to filter polluted waters, 
• All kinds of people are stepping up to take climate action — from combat diving veterans and ‘ youth councils ’ to motorcycle fans and your retired grandma .
• And in weird good news … acrobats are using parkour to fight light pollution , coffee farmers are reducing food waste with delicious cascara , a brewery puts carbon emissions back into beers , a Google competitor plants trees with every search , a soccer club just went carbon-neutral , trees are tweeting , and scientists invented a sustainable kind of glitter made from fruit instead of microplastics .

​​→ Explore even more good news stories in our environmental good news hub

And check out our annual Environment Edition of our (fully carbon-neutral) Goodnewspaper !

Watch documentaries about the Earth.

Documentaries help us visualize and better understand big, overwhelming issues like climate change.

There is no shortage of Earth-centric documentaries and docuseries — and we’ve curated a whole list.

→ Explore the best documentaries about climate change

Subscribe to podcasts about the environment.

There’s nothing like an emotional support podcast that educates us and journeys with us to the gym, grocery store, or daily commute.

Here are a few environment-saving podcasts to tune into on Earth Day this year: 

• Outrage & Optimism
• Sustainababble
• The Joy Report
• Temperature Check

Read books about protecting the planet.

Saving the world sure would be a lot easier if we all had a guidebook. The good news is that so many environmental experts have lended their brilliance to books you can ethically buy or check out from your local library — so you can start learning even more about this beautiful planet we call home.

• “Climate Optimism: Celebrating Systemic Change Around the World” by Zahra Biabani ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “Saving Us: A Climate Scientists’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World” by Katharine Hayhoe ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “The Hidden Life of Trees” by Tim Flannery ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “A Bigger Picture: My Fight to Bring a New African Voice to the Climate Crisis” by Vanessa Nakate ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “The Climate Book: The Facts and the Solutions” by Greta Thunberg ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “How to Save Our Planet: The Facts” by Mark Maslin ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )

Learn about the Native lands you live on.

Climate activism has been built on the foundation of so many Indigenous communities, and the least we can do is learn more and acknowledge the stolen land on which we all live. 

Learn more about the specific land you occupy through this interactive map , which outlines Native communities across the globe.

Subscribe to some new sustainability newsletters.

There are plenty of reasons to subscribe to reputable climate-related newsletters: Because climate change is left out of relevant reporting , it’s utterly overwhelming to keep track of the latest environmental news, or it’s just much more accessible to find factual, hopeful non-paywalled news this way.

We’ve gathered some of our favorite sustainability newsletters to learn more and help combat climate change.

→ Explore the best climate and sustainability newsletters

Learn about intersectional environmentalism.

Intersectional environmentalism is a movement that demands that our planet and its people are both cared for and seen as interconnected. 

Developed and coined by Leah Thomas (the author of “The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet” ), the study of intersectional environmentalism is integral to everyone’s work as both climate and social justice activists. 

​→ Learn about intersectional environmentalism

Read and share quotes about the planet.

Sometimes, the experts can just say it better than we ever can. A good quote goes a long way to celebrate our favorite awareness holidays , and Earth Day is no exception!

We’ve thoughtfully curated several collections of quotes worth reading and sharing on this most special of days. Check out these articles:

• Best Earth Day Quotes
• Best National Parks Quotes
• Best Quotes About Trees
• Best Quotes From Yvon Chouinard
• Best Quotes From Jane Goodall

Plant or support a local community garden.

Connect with people in your existing local gardens , plant your own small patch of vegetables, or assist in food distribution and urban landscaping projects.

There are plenty of ways to get involved! Whether you’re a soil genius, or a skilled marketer who can spread the word about fresh produce, you can play a part in building a regenerative agriculture system right in your own backyard. 

Clean up litter in your community.

Cleaning up litter in your community is a small but mighty way to volunteer your time for the sake of the planet.

Register for a cleanup kit from Keep America Beautiful and track your cleanup progress with the Clean Planet Project app, too!

Restore nature in your area. 

There are so many opportunities to get involved in nature conservation, no matter where you live. Plant trees and native plants, help restore wildlife habitats, and team up with local experts to keep your community in harmony with nature and wildlife. 

You can visit The Nature Conservancy’s volunteer guide to find various volunteer opportunities near you. 

Help with wildlife and environmental research in your area. 

You don’t have to be a tenured professor to engage with environmental and wildlife research! Become a citizen scientist and help gather information for the pros. Here are a few fun ways to do that:

• Help out the Great Sunflower Project by planting lemon queen sunflowers in your yard. Once they bloom, all you have to do is count the number of pollinators that land on the sunflowers in five-minute segments. 
• Count birds! For real, that’s all you have to do. Celebrate migration season , count the birds you see in your area, and submit your data through eBird to help scientists track wildlife.
• You can also remotely count penguins and iguanas ! Seeing a theme here? 
• Not super stoked on any of these options? Comb through all kinds of projects of various disciplines with Zooniverse and see where you can best contribute to real-life research!
• Take Action

Donate to environmental justice organizations in your community. 

Indigenous and Black communities have been at the forefront of the environmental justice movement since the beginning. Yet, they lack access to the necessary funds and resources they need to protect our planet. 

When donating to environmental organizations this Earth Day, practice intersectionality , and redistribute wealth to grassroots organizations that count on your support to survive. Here are a few we recommend:

• Intersectional Environmentalist
• Black Farmer Fund
• Climate Justice Alliance
• Sunrise Movement
• Indigenous Environmental Network 
• Honor The Earth
• Living Lands & Waters

Urge your elected officials to enact meaningful climate legislation.

Every day is a good day to call your elected officials and urge them to take action against climate change. Whether it’s a fee for plastic bags in your city, or a campaign to stop a major oil rig across the country, any climate-forward legislation matters.

Not sure where to start? #Call4Climate and the Citizens Climate Lobby are great resources to turn to.

Work with political groups to champion environmental justice.

Check out the Citizens Climate Lobby and the Sierra Club to learn more about getting involved with political groups to champion environmental justice. 

Volunteering can look like canvassing, writing postcards, testifying to your local elected officials, or registering people to vote. No matter your type of activism , this work truly matters!

Make small lifestyle changes that benefit the planet.

We know nobody can ever be completely “zero waste,” but that doesn’t mean simple lifestyle or sustainability changes are unimportant! Even a few small changes can make a big difference. Here are a handful you can consider starting this Earth Day:

• Make energy-efficient home swaps .
• Choose seasonal produce next time you get groceries.
• Try to buy — and waste — less. And if you do need something, consider investing in mindful eco-friendly (or pre-loved!) products .
• Compost your food scraps. 
• Consider going meatless on Mondays.
• Commit to going a year without using plastic water bottles.
• Switch to paperless billing.

As you begin to find small ways to be more environmentally conscious in your everyday life, you’ll likely find more ways to create an even bigger positive impact over time. Let Earth Day be the start of a new personal trend.

Shop sustainably.

Listen, before we get any further, we have to remind you that you do not need to spend any money to take better care of the planet! The best way to be sustainable isn’t to buy the hot new eco-friendly items on the market, but to use up what you already have.

That being said, we know that sometimes even our most beloved essentials reach the end of their life cycle, and you want to be intentional when you buy something new. We have a whole section of our website dedicated to ethical shopping ! 

A big tip when making an eco-conscious purchase? Know how to spot greenwashing (and avoid it), look for sustainable materials and sourcing, and lean toward brands with certifications keeping them accountable, like Climate Neutral, B Corp, or 1% for the Planet! 

In the meantime, here are a couple of sustainable shopping guides to get you started:

• Best Online Thrift Stores for Second-Hand Clothes
• Consumable Gift Ideas
• Best Sustainable Bedding Brands
• Best Sustainable Bed Frames
• Best Sustainable Mattresses
• Best Sustainable Rugs
• Best Sustainable Candles
• Best Rechargeable Electric Lighters
• Best Recycled Glassware
• Best Eco-Friendly Products for Every Room In The House

Attend an Earth Day event.

Being in community with other climate activists and Earth-lovers is the best way to spend Earth Day. And the best part? There are so many Earth Day events around the globe!

Check out the official Earth Day website for a map of events , or check listings on Eventbrite and Facebook to find cleanups, seminars, celebrations, and more near you. 

Host a clothing swap in your community.

The fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters in the world . Aside from ditching fast fashion brands and shopping secondhand , you can also coordinate a clothing swap with your friends and fellow tree-huggers. 

Share your most beloved pieces, try new trends without the guilt of buying something new, and keep your clothes out of landfills all at once!

Go car-free for the day (and then see if you can keep it up). 

While you’re bopping around town at events and clothing swaps, see if you can carpool, take public transit, or ride your bike! 

There are plenty of ways to live without a car , and even if you just give it a go for one day, you might see that it’s a lifestyle shift you want to seriously consider.

Visit a local farmer’s market.

Boost your local agriculture economy! By late April, most major cities will certainly have farmer’s markets open and thriving, so Earth Day gives you the perfect excuse to source some in-season produce from your local growers.

If you’re not able to find a big market, definitely use the Farmstand app to find roadside farm stands to shop, too.

Plant native pollinators.

The real VIPs of Earth Day? Very important pollinators, baby. If you don’t already have a native pollinator -friendly yard or landscape, this is absolutely the time to start planting grasses and plants to help those busy bees (and hummingbirds) thrive.

You can find a list of native pollinator plants by state or region , and grab some seeds at your local nursery or home and landscape store. 

Visit a national park.

A visit to a national park is an opportunity to enjoy nature, protect the planet, and celebrate time with friends, family, and fellow park-goers. Of course, make sure you take good care of your public lands when you visit!

→ Explore all of our national parks-related articles

Celebrate National Park Week.

National Park Week actually kicks off on Earth Day, making it easy for you to continue your celebration of and care for the planet through the end of the month. Participate in activities and events to practice stewardship and appreciation for conservation efforts and public lands.

→ Explore our ‘How To Celebrate National Park Week’ guide

Spend time in nature.

The easiest way to celebrate this special day is by spending time in the great outdoors. Take a picnic to a local park, swing in a hammock (responsibly), go on a hike, or even pogo-stick to your heart’s content. 

Whichever way you choose to breathe in the fresh air, nature is calling. 

Highlight Earth Day in your company newsletter or blog.

Instead of using your company emails or website to highlight a sale or promotion, consider using it as an opportunity to discuss the importance of climate action. 

Include action items, celebration opportunities, and more, for your team, customers, and community to learn more about protecting the planet. 

Please feel free to share, quote, and link to this article as a resource in your newsletter or on your blog!

Enforce eco-friendly policies and practices in the workplace. 

Nominate yourself as your workplace’s resident Earth Lover, and help implement eco-friendly practices in the office. Compostable kitchenware in the break room? Getting rid of meat at company events? Investments in solar power? Helping your employees commute sustainably ? Energy efficient tech swaps? Printer restrictions to conserve paper and energy? The world is your oyster!

Get certified by 1% for the Planet, Climate Neutral, or B Corp.

Certification organizations like 1% for the Planet, Climate Neutral, and B Corp are amazing at helping to keep companies accountable when it comes to sustainable and ethical business. It’ll help your customers trust you, and you’ll find lots of support from other businesses working to operate more sustainably and thoughtfully! 

For Kids / At School

Read kid-friendly books about climate change and the environment..

Take story time outside and read some informational books about the planet! The amount of kid-focused climate content out there is astonishing, and we have the power to help shape the next generation through simple educational tools and priorities. 

Here are a few kids books about the planet to add to your bookshelf:

• “Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired The Environmental Movement” by Stephanie Roth Sisson ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “Old Enough to Save the Planet” by Loll Kirby ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting Our Planet” by Jess French ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “The First Rule of Climate Club” by Carrie Firestone ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference” by Greta Thunberg ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “The Fog” by Kyo Maclear ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )

Go on a nature walk or litter cleanup field trip.

Most kiddos will jump at the chance to take class outside — so let them! Go on a nature walk, plan a litter cleanup at recess, or even plan a fun scavenger hunt to learn more about the local environment.

Do an eco-conscious craft.

Get even more creative at the craft table and use recycled, found, or natural materials with your crew! Here are just a few ideas of how you can turn craft time into an eco-conscious learning experience:

• Make your own paper
• Plant a terrarium.
• Use leaves and other natural materials to make a self-portrait.
• Make an eggshell mosaic.
• Create collages with fabric or paper scraps.
• Learn how to sew or repair clothes and shoes.

Celebrate Earth Month, too.

Caring for the environment isn’t just about one day of lessons and actions. Help engrain this idea by continuing to focus on ways to practice sustainability. Start by simply highlighting Earth Month... and then — as April ends and May begins — continue to talk about the planet. Imagine the impact of a new generation of kids practicing environmentalism all year long.

→ Explore ideas on celebrating Earth Month

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do we celebrate earth day.

Millions of people around the world celebrate and recognize Earth Day as a means to both advocate for and protect the planet and its resources. Earth Day puts a collective global focus on celebrating and preserving the earth’s beauty for decades and centuries to come.

What is the theme for Earth Day 2024?

The theme for both Earth Day and Earth Month 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics.” This year’s theme focuses on widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics, with the goal of pushing for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution and an end to fast fashion.

What was the theme for Earth Day 2023?

The theme for Earth Day 2023 was “Invest In Our Planet.” This year’s theme focuses on engaging governments, institutions, businesses, and the more than 1 billion citizens who participate annually in Earth Day to do their part — “everyone accounted for, everyone accountable.”

Which president started Earth Day?

Earth Day was started by Senator Gaylord Nelson in the spring of 1970 to bring environmental issues to the national agenda. President Richard Nixon was the first to celebrate Earth Day the following year and signed a proclamation for Earth Week , as well.

What day is Earth Day?

Earth Day is held every year on the same day, April 22. This year, Earth Day is on Monday, April 22, 2024.

When is Earth Week?

Earth Week is celebrated the week leading up to Earth Day. This year, Earth Week is held from Tuesday, April 16 to Monday, April 22, 2024.

Does every country celebrate Earth Day?

According to EarthDay.org, more than 195 countries are celebrating Earth Day this year.

What are some other environmental holidays?

Honoring and celebrating the earth goes beyond Earth Day, Earth Week, and Earth Month . We’ve curated a list of all environmental and sustainability holidays, weeks, and months to celebrate — all year long. 

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Earth-Day Toolkit

NASA’s fleet of satellites see the whole Earth, every day. This year, you can celebrate Earth Day with NASA wherever you are! Host your own Earth Day event—supported by NASA science—with activities, demonstrations, handouts, posters, videos, and more. Whether you’re planning a formal presentation or are hosting a stand-alone exhibit, we have you covered.

In 2024, NASA is showcasing how NASA sees Earth’s oceans like no one else. NASA and its international partners have added two state of the art sensors to the satellite fleet that explore the complex connections between sea, air, land, climate, and more in ways never before possible at the global scale. Celebrate Earth’s oceans and waterways this Earth Day! Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Reto Stöckli

Engage your audience while they wait for their turn to participate in an activity or as part of a formal presentation. Check out these five videos from NASA. 

How NASA Satellites Help Model the Future of Climate

Engage your audience while they wait for their turn to participate in an activity or as part of a formal presentation. Check out these videos from NASA. 

Ocean Color Countdown with PACE

This video explains how the color of our oceans, lakes and rivers can tell us a lot about what's going on just beneath the surface.  

Tracking Carbon from Wildfires to Ocean Blooms

Explore how NASA’s satellite data allows scientists to get a clearer picture of how carbon as it links land use and fires, atmospheric aerosols, and marine communities, and ultimately improves those uncertain the data we put into climate models. 

Guiding Farmers With NASA Satellites

Growing competition over finite water resources will have serious implications for Indian farmers, as well as India’s food security. 

What's the Difference Between Weather and Climate?

Watch this video to find out--and to learn about how NASA satellites are keeping an eye on conditions on Earth!

Demonstrations

Involve your audience by showing science in action. These demonstrations can take place in front of an audience and be led by a presenter. Hands-on activities can be completed by your audience. 

Clouds or Snow? A Satellite Mystery

Build your own cloud in a bottle activity and read about how satellite data is used to differentiate clouds from snow in satellite imagery.  

Motion in the Ocean

Create your own ocean currents in a giant test tube using simple materials and recycled tennis ball tubes.  

Sea Ice vs. Land Ice

What’s the difference between sea ice like in the Arctic and land ice in Antarctica? See what happens when sea ice and land ice melt in this DIY activity. 

Sipping Snow in the Sierras

Explore how snowmelt becomes water for you and for crops too in Sipping Snow in the Sierras. Plus, you can do a cool experiment and find out how much water snow leaves behind. 

Engage your audience. Download and print these hands-on activities for a variety of ages.

• Meandering River Flip Book

Make a Stained Glass Earth!  

Eo kids: fresh water   , weather sats ar  , meandering river flip book  .

Best suited for ages 8+

Use the link above to make a flip book showing the change over time of two different rivers which we can observe using Landsat and other remote sensing instruments. 

Best suited for ages 5+

Use the link above to create your own colorful “stained glass” window-style ornament of Earth that shows off its bright colors when light shines through. 

Best suited for ages 9-14

Use the link above to dive into this diverse resource on fresh water with articles and hands-on activities about how NASA studies freshwater on Earth.  

Best suited for ages 10-18

Use the link above to learn about the satellites that monitor extreme weather and climate change in this immersive augmented reality app and complete a series of missions, exploring weather satellites and their instruments.  

Invite speakers in your local area. Need ideas? Reach out to any local colleges, universities, science centers or museum.  Want to find a NASA subject matter expert? Try these resources. 

• Solar System Ambassadors
• NASA Engages

Image Galleries

Inspire your audience. Use these images and stories to show how NASA looks at Earth either in a presentation or as artwork around your event.  

• Earth Observatory Gallery
• NASA Science Visualization Studio

Explore how NASA studies oceans on Earth and beyond. Display these posters to exhibit NASA’s connection to Earth Science. 

Earth Day Posters

View Earth Day posters past and present. Available to download and print for any event.

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Viewing Water from Space

This poster features five beautiful natural-color images of US rivers meandering their way through the country’s varied landscape. On the reverse side, you will find a new game called “Rivers: Our National Water Resource.” 

Explore the Globe with NASA

This poster shows how NASA, from the vantage point of space, works to increase our understanding of our planet, improve lives, and safeguard our future. 

Ocean Worlds Infographic

Earth isn't the only ocean world in our solar system. The worlds depicted in this poster represent the best-known candidates in our search for life in the solar system - because where there is water, there is potential for life. 

Print and provide resources for your audience to learn more. 

A Guide to Climate Change for Kids

NASA Climate Kids

Seeing in the Dark

Calving of Larsen C Iceshelf

Ocean Green

Blooming Oceans

Citizen Science Opportunities

Spread the word. Earth Day doesn’t have to be just one day.

GLOBE Observer

Lake Observations by Citizen Scientists and Satellites

Landslide Reporter

Mountain Rain or Snow

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37 Earth Day Activities: Ideas, Projects, And Resources

March 21, 2024 //  by  Seda Unlucay

It is difficult to motivate students to care about the Earth if they don’t have a direct connection with the natural world. This series of engaging classroom activities, creative art activities, inventive reading and writing lessons, fascinating science experiments, and interactive videos are designed to inspire a love of nature and an appreciation for the many gifts of our precious planet.

1. Take Action Like Greta

This research activity introduces students to Greta Thunberg, a young activist who speaks passionately about climate change and environmental protection. After reading Our House Is on Fire: Greta’s call to save the planet , students will conduct research using online resources to learn more about her cause.

Learn More: Education.com

2. Take a Virtual Field Trip to the Amazon Rainforest

On this exciting virtual field trip , students will learn about the layers of the rainforest, the animals that live there and discover fascinating plant and animal adaptations. This visually stunning video will inspire a deeper appreciation for all of nature’s remarkable gifts.

Learn More: Virtual Field Trips Net

3. Earth Day PowerPoint

This educational presentation covers the origins of Earth Day and offers simple, actionable ideas students can take to help our planet.

Learn More: Twinkl

4. Read and Discuss ‘Where Does the Garbage Go?”

This informative picture book takes students on a tour of landfills, incinerators, and recycling centers. It offers many environmentally friendly ideas such as using a lunch box instead of a paper bag and can serve as a great launching point for a discussion about ways to help the Earth.

Learn More: Amazon

5. Make an Earth Day Art Activity with Recyclable Materials

Students will love transforming a coffee filter into a beautiful image of the Earth using green and blue markers and a simple water spray technique.

Learn More: I Heart Crafty Things

6. Recycled Plastic Water Bottle Suncatchers 

These earth-friendly creations can be hung up around the classroom to add a pop of color. They also make for a great opportunity to discuss our excessive plastic bottle consumption and brainstorm ways to reduce, reuse and recycle plastics. Check our list of fun and exciting recycling activities for kindergarteners here .

Learn More: A Little Pinch of Perfect

7. Plant Seeds to Help the Earth

The process of tiny seeds transforming into flowering plants and towering trees is an utterly fascinating natural marvel. As they watch the seeds germinate, students will have ample opportunities to discuss the needs of plants and how to nurture young seedlings. Here is a list of our favorite fast-growing seeds for garden classrooms.

Learn More: Tinker Garden

8. Compare Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy Systems 

This lesson highlights the importance of energy as a resource that powers our cars, phones, and lights. Young learners will develop an appreciation for renewable energy and learn ways they can reduce their reliance on non-renewable sources.

9. Make a Water Cycle in a Bag

This simple science experiment is a hands-on way for students to see the process of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection right before their eyes.

Learn More: Playdough to Plato

10. Printable Earth Day Packet

This huge Earth Day packet is filled with fun, educational activities. It includes a true/false quiz, vocabulary cards, original stories, and creative writing activities .

Learn More: Teachers Pay Teachers

11. Earth Day Bingo Board

This Earth Day-themed bingo board is full of creative and fun activities, ranging from nature hunts to recycled art sculptures, combining scientific discovery with artistic expression.

12. Make Your Own Water Filtration System

This hands-on activity guides students in making their own water filtration system, using common materials found around the home. It makes for a great opportunity to discuss the importance of ensuring access to clean water in communities across the world.

13. Plant a Tree

What better way to show appreciation for the Earth than to plant some trees in your school or community? This super resource will guide your kiddos through the process of planting and caring for their trees and help you educate them on the many benefits of trees for us and our planet!

Learn More: Project Learning Tree

14. Play Every Day is Earth Day Online

In this fun web activity, students will select litter along the river and drag it into the appropriate bin: paper, cans, or plastic.

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15. Count the Tree Rings

This printable Earth Day activity guides students to count various tree rings to determine their age. It’s an engaging way to learn about the natural world while developing observation and counting skills.

16. Grow a Seed in a Jar

This seed jar experiment allows students to watch the amazing process of seed germination taking place below the soil’s surface. It is sure to spark many questions and generate rich scientific discussion.

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17. Play a Wildlife Video Game

Alba is a young girl on a mission to clean up her island community while enjoying the great outdoors. Students will be inspired to learn that for every copy of the game sold, the developers will plant one tree, with the goal of reaching one million planted trees.

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18. Earth Day Coloring Page 

Apart from being a soothing and relaxing activity, coloring is an easy and fun way for students to celebrate Earth Day. Let them choose from this collection of thoughtful, themed designs or create their own.

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19. Enjoy a Delicious Earth Day-inspired Treat

Why not bake some yummy Earth Day cupcakes to celebrate all the wonders of our beautiful planet? As an extension activity, students can share all the natural gifts they are grateful for while brainstorming ways to take better care of the environment.

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20. Make a Flower Craft

This Earth Day flower craft is unique and easy to make, while also providing an opportunity to reflect on all the natural splendor and colors of this precious planet we call home.

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21. Make a Bird Feeder

Choose from this extensive list of natural and artificial bird feeder ideas to create one that kids will love to share with their feathered friends. This craft also provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about bird species while taking care of our planet.

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22. Conduct a Water Pollution Experiment

After creating an artificial water environment and adding a sponge fish, students can observe the impact of different ‘pollutants’ on sea life,  by using food coloring to represent fertilizer, paper to represent litter, and dish soap to represent acid rain.

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23. Make a Terrarium in a Bottle

Being a self-contained environment, terrariums allow students to observe evaporation and condensation first hand. After the moisture evaporates from the soil and plant leaves inside, it condenses into water droplets on the bottle walls, before falling to remoisten the soil.

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24. Make Clay Imprints with Plants and Flower Petals

This hands-on, therapeutic craft gives kids a chance to connect with the splendor of plants and flowers, all while enjoying the soothing texture of clay.

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25. Make a DIY Wind Chime 

Using only repurposed plastic bottle caps destined for the landfill, this colorful wind chime is a fun and easy way to take care of the Earth, while learning about sustainable wind energy.

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26. Make a Compost Bin

Students will love getting their hands dirty to build this simple compost. They can use lunchroom food scraps, yard trimmings, leftovers, plant, and kitchen waste, and organic materials found on the school grounds to observe the process of composting firsthand.

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27. Conduct an Eggshell Science Experiment

This classic experiment is a great way to teach about the decomposition of organic materials while conducting an acid-base reaction. Vinegar contains acetic acid and eggshells contain calcium carbonate, which is a base. Students will be amazed to watch as the two combine to dissolve eggshells right before their eyes!

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28. Share Your Earth Day Opinions in Writing 

This cross-curricular lesson combines Science with persuasive writing. Students can choose from various Earth Day-related questions such as ‘Should recycling be required?’ and discuss the included facts to determine their argument.

29. Complete an Oil Spill STEM Challenge

The goal of this challenge is to clean up oil from the water and from a set of artificial feathers in the limited time provided. Students can also discuss the impact of oil spill disasters on marine plants and animals.

30. Connect with Nature by Taking Care of Plants 

It’s difficult for young learners to be motivated to protect the Earth if they don’t connect regularly with the natural world. By taking care of a plant, they can develop responsibility while appreciating the gifts of Mother Nature.

31. Make a Garland from Recycled Paper

This environmentally-friendly garland gives new life to newspapers and can be packed up to reuse year after year. Students can have fun embellishing their crafts with reused construction paper, functional household items, or other basic materials around the classroom.

32. Read and Discuss The Lorax

“The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss certainly tops the list for Earth Day book suggestions and can lead to a great discussion of conservation and environmentalism. This package includes story maps, comprehension questions, and a letter-writing prompt.

33. Take A Virtual Earth Day Field Trip 

This virtual field trip to a Recycling Facility makes for an exciting Earth Day learning experience. Students will learn about reducing waste, reusing, and recycling as well as the important function of recycling plants and landfills.

34. Test Your Knowledge With a Digital Quiz

Use this interactive multiple-choice quiz to test your students’ knowledge of Earth Day in a fun and memorable way. This makes for a low-pressure way to assess student learning or wrap up an environmental unit.

35. Make a Flip Book

This tab-style flipbook explores the history behind Earth Day, including the role of President Kennedy, and includes reading passages and comprehension questions to test student understanding.

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36. Write an Acrostic Poem

This cross-curricular activity combines formatting and word processing skills with language arts. Students are sure to enjoy creating their own acrostic poems to honor this special holiday.

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37. Write an Earth Day Story

This comprehensive package will help students organize their story ideas by using separate graphic organizers for character, setting, and plot. There are a variety of organizers to choose from including those for expository, persuasive, and informative writing styles.

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20 Earth Day activities that'll remind kids and adults how precious our planet is

More than one billion people participate in Earth Day , making it the largest civic observance in the world.

This year, make sure you join in on the action.

Celebrated annually on April 22, Earth Day is a welcome reminder to give our planet some much-needed TLC to ensure a better, healthier future. That means, you should carve out time to reassess your own carbon footprint and commit to making eco-friendly lifestyle changes. You can also turn it into a teachable moment for kids , helping them better understand the importance of taking care of the planet for all the generations to come.

There are so many different ways you can make an impact on Earth Day — and all the weeks, months and years to follow. From planning an eco-friendly picnic to participating in a yard sale, we’ve rounded up a bunch of fun Earth Day activities for you and your family to show your appreciation for Mother Nature.

Take a virtual field trip

Spend the day traveling the globe without even needing to pack a suitcase. Stop by the Channel Islands in California , Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park and the Statue of Liberty in New York City — without even leaving your house. Just fire up your tablet or computer, and take in all the natural beauty that the world has to offer.

Write an Earth Day pledge

Take a moment to come up with all the ways — big or small — that you can turn Earth Day into Earth Year. Come up with a bunch of actionable ways that will encourage your entire household to care for our planet 24/7, 365. Some thought-starters: turning off the lights when you leave a room and taking shorter showers.

Look out for the bees

Several species of bees are endangered due to deforestation, harmful pesticides and climate change. Preserve what's left by reducing pesticide use, filling your garden with pollinators and supporting local beekeepers. And perhaps, you buy your own hive and raise some honeybees of your own.

Make seed bombs

Soak paper scraps in water, shred them and combine the pulp with seeds until it forms a ball. Once dry, plant them in a flower pot or straight in the garden, then watch 'em grow. A tip: Wildflower seeds are your best bet since they germinate easily (and you'll be able to take in their beauty just weeks after planting).

Want to make seed bombs that resemble the Earth? Follow this tutorial from Little Bins for Little Hands.

Go camping in your backyard 

Grab s’mores ingredients and head to your backyard for a night in nature. Take in the night sky and stargaze with your little ones before they head to bed. After all, immersing yourself in the outdoors is one of the best ways to appreciate all it has to offer. 

Play a nature-themed bingo game

Take the fun outside and see who can exclaim bingo first! Make your own cards with with nature images like different kinds of trees, plants, flowers, bugs, birds and furry creatures.

Attend a yoga class

Take a yoga class to not only connect with yourself, but the world around you. Chances are you'll find yourself in tree, mountain and waterfall pose s throughout class, which take on a whole new meaning on Earth Day. While you're at it, look for classes designed for kids so they can get their om on too. 

Make art out of recyclables

Turn trash into treasures by using materials from the recycling bin to create Earth Day masterpieces. Try making a picture of a tree out of egg cartons by cutting and painting the individual egg cups green and gluing them onto a canvas. Just add a brown trunk and any finishing touches.

Or get some Mod Podge and decoupage an empty jar with blue and green tissue paper to make a pencil holder that'll help you remember the day.

Paint flower pots and plant seeds 

Want to get your kid's creative juices flowing? Paint one of their hands blue and stamp it on a plain flower pot. Take a paint brush and add some green markings on the handprint until it resembles the Earth. Or skip the blue paint altogether and use their fingerprints to form flower petals or ladybugs. Once it's dry, fill it with soil and seeds to turn this craft project into a science experiment. 

Bake Earth Day-inspired cookies 

Earth Day cookies will be fun for the kids to make and even more fun for them to eat. Make your favorite sugar cookie recipe fit for the occasion by tinting half the batch blue and other half green. Then take bits of each batch of colored dough to form a ball into a delicious worldly creation. Talk about a sweet way to honor Mother Nature!

Have a nature scavenger hunt

Search for natural wonders in your own backyard (think: a flower, squirrel, moss and so on). Give each scavenger a clipboard to keep track of their findings and a magnifying glass to really investigate their surroundings

Read thought-provoking books 

Head to the library with your little environmentalists. From classics like “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss or “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein to loads of newer titles about sustainability, pick up a bunch of planet-friendly books for kids of all ages. 

Ground yourself

Kick off your shoes and give grounding a try. The practice, which many document on TikTok with the hashtag #grounding , has amassed almost 300 million views. But come to find out, it’s actually centuries old and suggests that direct contact of skin to the Earth’s natural electric charge offers a host of health benefits. 

Assemble an inspired charcuterie board

If a culinary celebration is more your thing, jump on the charcuterie board trend and use your imagination to honor Mother Earth. Design a plant-forward board with fruits, vegetables, nuts, hummus, crackers, and dairy-free cheese. Or if you have a sweet tooth, make an Earth-themed dessert board by arranging cookies in the shape of the earth, flowers and butterflies. Finish it off with gummy worms, sharks, frogs and fish.

Host a yard sale

Reduce, reuse and recycle. Host a yard sale — either solo or with neighbors — to give items you no longer use a new home.If you really want to go the extra mile, donate some of the profits to a local or national environmental cause that’s meaningful to you.

Show off your green thumb 

There are endless ways to create an eco-friendly space that will extend long past Earth Day itself. Plant a tree, assemble indoor herb container or designate part of your yard as a pollinator or butterfly garden.

Adopt an endangered animal 

Beloved animals like gorillas, rhinos and elephants are facing extinction due to habitat loss caused by deforestation, pollution, lack of food sources, overhunting and more. Look for organizations to sponsor or adopt endangered animals or if you want to make a difference without dipping into your wallet, sign an online petition to help protect these species for future generations.

Make a homemade bird feeder

Nurture your natural environment by creating a bird feeder for your winged neighbors. Simply fill empty milk cartons or plastic water bottles with bird seed. Watching feathered friends flock to the yard is bound to make your little ones smile with excitement (you, too!). 

Start composting

Start saving those scraps! Incorporate the eco-friendly practice of composting into your regular household routine. Not only does it lighten the load at the landfill, but it'll make nutrient rich fetilizer for your garden. Find a method that works best for you and your family, whether you start small with a pail for banana peels or go all-out with an electric composter.

Go paperless

Help preserve trees by reducing your dependency on paper. Spend time on Earth Day switching settings so financial and bank statements are sent to you online rather than through the mail. Then think about how you can make this practice part of your everyday going forward, whether it's paying bills electronically, opting for emailed receipts rather than printed ones or even using a digital planner.

Free Earth Day Presentation Slides

The free earth day slides template is an all-in-one presentation deck for environmental awareness workshops and tutorials. Business professionals, politicians, environmentalists, NGOs, administrators, and earth lovers can use the free google slides theme for the world’s sustainable development initiatives. This symbolic presentation design never asks what topic you will present since it has the popular light olive-green background themes. The template contains visuals of trees, huts, and plants with olive green background. In addition, all the featured themes represent the judicious use of natural resources and the symbiotic relationship between the plant and animal kingdom.

The free earth day google slides template has many designs matching the presentation theme. It begins with a cover slide headlined earth day. The content slide next to the cover shows a picture of the dustbin. The ‘about us’ slide has a landscaping photo with trees, a team template, recycling template with in-organic waste disposal pictures. Our service template has four photo placeholders that show earth day pictures and, next to this, a slide displaying ocean dumping and environmental issues. After this, the tree diagram plant chart for growth presentation and ozone depletion template is next. The following two slides represent a pollution chart and a green building drawing with non-conventional energy devices such as windmills and bio-smokestack.

An environmental day template and layers of the atmosphere diagram are best for students’ interest in protecting the earth. Next, there is a chart slideshow for global warming. Next to this, a seismograph shows the rate of the earthquake. The next template is saying about deforestation issues. Finally, a device mockup slide, contact slide, and thank you slide are at the end. Download the free earth day google slide presentation for the environmental day!

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Explore 5 days of activities on ecosystem services, the carbon cycle, food sustainability, ecosystem restoration and civic engagement. Use these activities to engage throughout Earth Week, or anytime throughout the year!

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This series of packets will walk students through the process of implementing change in their community. Created by students, for students, these packets are packed with background information, ideas and sample letters to send to stakeholders.

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Use this page to learn more about COP26, the Paris Agreement, and what EARTHDAY.ORG is working to accomplish with global leaders. Use this information to spark discussion and plan a Mock Cop event for your students.

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The first Earth Day was a nationwide Teach-In. Host an event to address critical environmental and social issues in your community. Use our brand new Restore Our Earth grab bags to help plan your teach-in.

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Explore 5 days of activities to learn about climate and environmental issues, the communities they impact and how to take civic action!

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Use these resources to explore how environmental science, justice and activism has progressed through time. Edit the PowerPoint to add in local examples and add your plans to make history!

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Use these Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced activities along with the Global Earth Challenge app to explore these environmental topics.

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Whether you are planning activities on April 22nd or stewardship events throughout the year, these menus will give your organization ideas for events and action items on species protection, food sustainability, plastic pollution, climate change and more!

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Not for me, please!: I choose to act green Paperback by Maria Godsey

What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet (Protect the Planet) by Jess French

The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle: A Story About Recycling (Little Green Books) by Alison Inches

Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth by Mary McKenna Siddals

Save the Scraps (Save the Earth) by Bethany Stahl

WE ARE ALL CONNECTED: CARING FOR EACH OTHER & THE EARTH by Gabi Garcia

Earth Ninja: A Children’s Book About Recycling, Reducing, and Reusing (Ninja Life Hacks) by Mary Nhin

Steve and Eve Save the Planet: I Can Hear Your Heart Beep (Book 1) by Paul Shore and Deborah Katz

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Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet by by Barbara Dee

World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky

The Incredible Ecosystems of Planet Earth by Rachel Ignotofsky

Going Blue: A Teen Guide to Saving Our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, & Wetlands by Cathryn Berger Kaye M.A.  

Our World Out of Balance: Understanding Climate Change and What We Can Do by Andrea Minoglio

Old Enough to Save the Planet (Changemakers) by Loll Kirby

The Green Teen: The Eco-Friendly Teen's Guide to Saving the Planet by Jenn Savedge

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Climate Justice: Hope, Resilience, and the Fight for a Sustainable Future By Mary Robinson

The Day the World Stops Shopping by J. B. MacKinnon

The Optimistic Environmentalist: Progressing Toward a Greener Future By David R. Boyd

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Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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Isn’t something wrong with our way of life? I see how most of the business activities and presentations as well, are focusing only on producing and selling more. But where does this consumption focus and belief in ever-lasting growth lead us? Can’t we do better, to care about our planet not only about profit? What can I do as a presentation designer to help? Read on to learn a few slide design tips on how you can present various environmental care topics effectively.

I ask these questions a lot recently, where businesses and society are heading. Maybe it started with this eye-opening book “Sapiens, A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Harari. Fortunately, I also notice a slowly rising awareness of environmental issues. I work with more and more presentations that promote changes towards sustainability.

On the occasion of Earth Day, I’d like to share a few slide design tips on how you can present various environmental care topics better.

As a presentation consultant, I would like to support presenters that talk about green projects, ecology, or sustainability topics. To help them share their message with an impact. Therefore I put together a few design tips that will help you make your slides look professional and stunning.

1. Do proper data research before the presentation

If you are about to create a presentation from scratch, it’s worth having a sound ground for the facts you plan to present. Pick up your data carefully. Today in the era of fake news and distorted statistics data it is important to base your presentation on reliable sources. Information sources from recognized international institutions, academic research papers,s or a university group are usually more trustworthy than information from an article in a tabloid newspaper or a social media post.

We can learn from an academic area, how to work with information sources. State clearly a list of references, to be transparent on your data. Properly done research papers require to have a peer review by some independent scientist.

In the context of presentation slides, a good practice is to mention a source of your fact right on the slide. Add a year as well, to show your research is up to date. 

2. Organize your facts to clear presentation structure

To ensure proper understanding and impact of your message, give your presentation a sound structure.

If you are going to have longer content, organize it into blocks. You can use a classical “hamburger” structure: 

• Think about how to start to attract attention. For that choose an attractive title. Follow with a quote or facts.
• Then develop each point, analyze reasons and show impact.
• Finish with wrapping it up, summarize main facts, and present the next steps.  

Here are examples of agenda and section slides. Such slides define the structure of a presentation, especially if it’s a long one.

3. Present the content visually on a slide, avoid long blocks of text

To keep the attention of your audience, avoid lengthy texts as much as you can.

I know lots of resources come from scientific papers. For example, a famous IPCC Report on Global Warming is a great source material but not in a very attractive form. To use those facts in a presentation you need to extract the essence and present it visually.

If you want to pass your message to the general population, you need to make it easier to understand. Add stories, examples, and illustrations people can relate to.

Below I show a few visualization ways you can use to replace text with visual.

Choosing a proper visual depends on your slide content. Take a minute, analyze what kind of information you present and then replace or enrich it with fitting graphics.

1st slide type: Text about a process? Show it by flowchart diagram.

It can be simple series of blocks and arrows or you can enhance it graphically. 

2nd slide type: Set of arguments can be presented as a list diagram.

If you already have bullet points in your material, present them in a visual form instead. 

3rd slide type: Presenting numbers as infographics 

Try to replace data tables at least with a chart. To make it more attractive you can enrich it with additional illustrations. You can illustrate categories by icons, use colors associated with nature (green, yellow, orange). Keep in mind that clarity is important here. Every decoration supports the information, doesn’t distract too much.

4. Finish presentation with clear next steps

Once you presented the problem, supported it with facts, it’s time to wrap it up. Tell what shall we do about it. Be clear in presenting the next steps. Whether it’s a single action or specific project steps, show it on a separate slide. Underline this is a final takeaway that people should walk out from your presentation.

Make such a slide stand out from the rest. You can use a full slide photograph as a background or use reverted color for a slide – if your presentation used white slides, use the color background here or vice versa.

Inspiration materials on environment protection and sustainability

These are books, presentations, and movies I personally recommend. They made me see the world from a different perspective. 

• A movie about human impact on nature:  David Attenborough:  A Life on Our Planet   recent movie
• On tackling Climate Change:  How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates
• On Sustainability and GDP focus nonsense –  TED talk  by Leyla Acaroglu
• Documentary series  Cosmos by Neil deGrasse Tyson , especially the Serie 2, Episode 12
• Amazing book about forest systems:  The Hidden Life of Trees ,  Peter Wohlleben
• Book  Sapiens, A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Harari
• Website of  IPCC Report  on Global Warming

Graphics resources for green presentations

With our team, we have designed several visual materials, which include design tips and pre-designed graphics that you can reuse to make your environmental protection call more appealing. Here is a list of-ecology related visuals our designers had created.

• Climate Change Information Deck (editable PPT template). Free for ecological NGOs
• Plastic Pollution Information Deck (editable PPT template)
• Ecology & Waste Presentation Icons
• Sustainability Concept Icons , free upon request.

If you need some of these resources reach out to us. We are also open to wider cooperation ideas promoting these topics.

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Nature presentation template .

Download this free Earth Day PowerPoint template & Google Slides and talk about environmental issues, generate awareness about nature conservation and celebrate anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. 

In today’s world, environmental conservation is paramount. You might have heard news about deserts are blooming with new life, unexpected rainstorms are drenching arid lands like the Middle East, and glaciers are vanishing before our eyes. 

These alarming changes could end for our beloved planet Earth. So with this free earth day presentation designs teach and create awareness of environmental issues, climate changes, pollution and everything which could save our planet.  

Features of this Day Earth PowerPoint Template and Google Slides 

• Used green color scheme perfect for creating presentation on environmental conservation, global warming, natural resource saving, ecology, etc.
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Earth day is celebrated globally on 22 April to remark the day for conservation of our planet. This earth templates includes 6 slides with shade of green and illustrations of globe, green plants making it perfect to convey message of go-green and nature conservation. 

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Earth Day activities to inspire your students and make a difference

Earth Day is about raising awareness about the importance of protecting our planet and taking action. The first Earth Day came about after a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, Gaylord Nelson, saw the devastating impact of a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Not willing to sit on the sidelines anymore, Senator Nelson organized a national “teach in” to educate and inspire people to protect the environment.

Since the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, it has generated public support for the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act, the Water Quality Improvement Act, and the Endangered Species Act.

Here’s a quick (3-minute) introduction to how Earth Day started and the impact it’s had:

Earth Day 2022

Earth Day will be held April 22, 2022 and the theme is Invest In Our Planet —because a green future is a prosperous future. 

Just in time to support Earth Day this year, PLT has released a new, cutting-edge resource for elementary and middle school educators, Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide . Learn about the guide’s 50 field-tested, hands-on activities and get a copy directly from PLT’s Shop or by attending a local PLT professional development workshop conducted by PLT’s 50-state network of 75 coordinators and 1,000 facilitators across the country.

Another way teachers and parents can observe Earth Day is to simply take children on a nature walk, whether that’s in your backyard, at a local park, on a nearby forest trail, or on school grounds, depending on what’s accessible in your area at this time. Doing a nature walk is not only about celebrating Earth Day. It’s also an opportunity for learning experiences in a variety of subjects such as science, geography, math, and art. Make your nature walk educational and fun at the same time with these 12 Nature Walk Activities for Earth Day (or Any Day!)

Also, be sure to bookmark our Earth Day News Article full of fun ideas and activities to help you celebrate.

Even though Earth Day has a rich history, many people associate it with recycling. You’ll probably find a lot of Earth Day activities for the classroom that focus on just that. This can be a great starting point, especially because it’s an action students, schools, and families can do right away. If you want to incorporate activities on recycling in your Earth Day lesson plan, be sure to check out these reduce, reuse, recycle lesson plan ideas for every subject .

Young students can, and do, make a big difference. As an educator, you have the opportunity to spark a passion in students that will drive them to do their part to take care of the Earth. Here are a few different kinds of activities you could add to your lesson plans to inspire your students this Earth Day:

Make a pledge and a plan to take action

Writing down a commitment and making a plan are two actions that increase the likelihood that someone will follow through. So if you want those Earth Day lessons to stick, this is an easy activity to do with students of any age. This is a great way to incorporate an art project with a writing prompt.

Here are a few examples:

Integrate art projects

Art projects are fun way to add a hands-on activity to a lesson about Earth Day. Creating art can also help students feel connected to environmental topics, even if the issues you’re studying are happening far away from home. It’s also a great way to help them imagine the world they want to live in.

Here are a few examples of art projects for Earth Day:

Also, be sure to check out these art project ideas using recycled materials and Earth Day art activities .

Make signs for school and at home

Sometimes we just need a little reminder to help us change our habits. Have students think about what they can do at school and at home to help the environment and how they can encourage others to change their habits.

Make a video or presentation urging others to take action

Students can make a bigger impact if they influence others to do their part to protect the environment. Putting together a video or presentation also helps them internalize the material – they need to understand it before they can explain it to others. Presentations can be given in the classroom or even to the whole school. Eventually, they may be able to present their lessons and research at a local conference, like these students from Two Rivers Magnet Middle School in East Hartford, Conn.

Plant a tree

The Earth Day Network has a goal of planting 7.8 billion trees by 2020 – one tree for every person alive. By planting trees, you’re taking a tangible action with your students and you’re taking part in this bigger goal. Don’t forget to check out these tree planting tips before you get started.

Engage students in a pollution experiment

Teaching about pollution is an essential part of Earth Day because it helps students understand the consequences of not protecting the Earth. It can be much easier to prevent pollution than to remedy it later. Students can experience the effects of pollution on a small scale in the classroom.

An activity for younger students:

See more types of pollution experiments you can do in your classroom and check out PLT’s “Pollution Search” activity .

Pick up trash around your school

Trash clean-ups are another hands-on activity you don’t even have to leave the school grounds to do. To make a bigger impact, have students write down what kinds of trash they pick up and where. After analyzing the data together, you can find patterns and explore solutions so you can stop the trash at the source.

In fact, there’s a new app that can help you do just that. Check out Litterati , the app that makes it fun to pick up littler and helps prevent litter:

Host a drive to collect e-waste

E-waste is a growing problem in the U.S. and around the world. E-waste represents more than 70% of toxic waste in landfills. So it’s probably not surprising that only 12.5% of e-waste is recycled.

This is an opportunity for your students to help raise awareness about this problem within our school and community. Students can research a nearby recycling facility and organize a drive to collect e-waste to help combat this problem in your community.

Show them examples of other students making a real difference

It’s important for students to see examples of young environmentalists so they know they don’t need to wait until they’re older to make a difference. These inspiring examples of young environmentalists is a great place to start, and there are many more young people doing great work. Learning about the work these young people are doing can give your students new ideas for how to protect the environment. It can open the door of possibilities for how to think about finding solutions to problems they can help solve.

Earth Day isn’t just on April 22. It’s every day. How will you celebrate Earth Day and help students make a difference year-round?

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• Published on April 15, 2021

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Hello, everyone here and there! It’s been a while since we didn’t explore our designers’ masterpiece for a month. In the last couple of weeks, we have talked about photography PowerPoint templates , and indeed, you’ve been waiting so long for what’s new on our product. Without further ado, we will take you a ride on the green side in this section.

Conform to the International Earth Day celebration on April 22, our team decided to make nature and environment PowerPoint templates to support the environment’s protection. It is made for you to honor this beautiful event, become aware, and find solutions to conserve Earth’s environmental resources.

Historically, Earth Day , an event to increase public awareness of the world’s environmental problems, was celebrated in the United States for the first time on April 22, 1970.

Millions of Americans, including students from thousands of colleges and universities, participated in rallies, marches, and educational programs across the country. The principal problems are demographic growth, and air, water, and soil pollution. 

Earth Day has been celebrated on different days by different groups internationally. The United Nations officially celebrates it on the vernal equinox, which usually occurs about March 21.

We hope not only to share this environment PowerPoint Template for your exposition, but these presentation templates also have the beautiful visual features and resources of our planet, which you can customize freely to make the presentation your own.

Now, let’s begin to save the Earth with these nature and environment PowerPoint templates before you can say, Jack Robinson.

Environment PowerPoint Templates 1: Eco Space

We know that taking care of the atmosphere is of paramount importance. It is the right time of the year to boost our awareness and action for nature protection. Let’s teach our young generation about the necessity of saving nature with this excellent environment PowerPoint template!

The backgrounds are very playful to the topic of the template. Also, you will see some organic shapes in dark green, together with flat illustrations of tropical plants and animals. On its part, the hand-drawn typography is perfect for teenagers!

This go-green presentation template has 90 slides, dark & light template versions, full animation, and illustrations plants. 

See also: Nature-Based PowerPoint Color Palette to Raise Audience’s Awareness for This Lonely Planet

Environment powerpoint templates 2: eco-business.

With a focus on nature, this Eco-Business presentation template is ideal for an NGO operating at the National or International level.

Raising awareness about our natural environment is very important, and there’s an effective way to get your message across through pictures.

They convey a lot, so the slides’ background contains beautiful photos of futuristic animals and plants to impact your audience.

This eco-business presentation template has 8288 slides, 74 unique slides, a dark & light template version, full animation, unlimited color options, and editable vector elements.

Environment PowerPoint Templates 3: Wildones

Every year, the entire globe recognizes World Wildlife Day and celebrates the wide variety of our planet’s flora and fauna. To begin preparing a presentation about it, you say thanks to our new and “wild” presentation template.  

For that reason, our design features illustrations of many different wild animals. The backgrounds are surrounded by a lot of plants that revitalize your message. To make it feel more alive, we’ve chosen a Roboto title font, which looks very strong and relaxed. Lastly, to maximize your points’ effectiveness, we provide many different user-friendly layouts, making everything as straightforward as possible. We’re sure your presentation will be a roaring success!

This wild animal presentation template has 61 unique slides, dark & light template versions, amazing motion slides, ten colors ready to use, and editable vector elements.

See also: The Science in Using the Right PowerPoint Color Palette to Attract Audiences

Environment powerpoint templates 4: squareplants.

Do you like plants and want to present a gardening workshop? Your ideas will immediately bloom with this new ecology template. Are you feeling curious? Keep reading, then!

The design revolves around nature. We’ve included several human-interest photos, giving a nice personal touch to the slides.

Don’t forget about the final slides, where you’ll find many resources that you can use to customize this template however you like. Download it and enjoy the fruits of your labor!

This wild animal presentation template has 61 unique slides, dark & light template versions, amazing motion slides, 10 extra colors ready to use, and fantastic animation and transition.

Environment PowerPoint Templates 5: Empower

The energy industry is liable for producing and supplying electricity and natural gas to our houses. To have a productive connection, bring this solar energy presentation with you, especially if you want to focus on an ecological message.

Additionally, you’ll find that the palette is quite fitting for the topic due to its variety of fresh tones. That plays around with the presentation theme, which is energy-saving, so using the resources included speaking in favor of using energy more efficiently and reducing waste.

This wild animal presentation template has 60 unique slides, dark & light template versions, amazing motion slides, 10 custom color schemes, and motion slides available.

See also: Best Background Colors for Presentations to Make Your Slides Stand Out

Environment powerpoint templates 6: hunter.

Hunter PowerPoint Template is very suitable for planning your business in producing textiles, wool, and way more by hunting animals. Hunting is a very famous race that people have often altered into a hobby.

What is the best part? Yeah, we can redesign this presentation template quickly. We have to download it, edit the content, and wow our audiences.

Most surprisingly, all the design elements like typefaces, icons, charts, diagrams, and other visuals are customizable to perfect this powerful presentation.

This wild animal presentation template has 65 unique slides, dark & light template versions, amazing motion slides, 10 custom color schemes, and motion slides available.

See also: Best Colors for Presentation Slides That Will Dominate Today’s Trends

Environment powerpoint templates 7: gartenia.

Did you know that Lawn and Garden Month is celebrated in April in some countries? Yeah, so much green and so many flowers—that’s an incredible sight for many people!

Let your creativity bloom with this new template and give some tips on how to enjoy gardening. Download it and take a look inside!

This wild animal presentation template has 64 presentation slides, dark & light template versions, unique motion slides, ten custom color schemes, image placeholders, and motion slides available.

Environment PowerPoint Templates 8: The Greensun

Eating healthy is one of the pillars to maintain our health. It is necessary to eat various fruits, as they provide a multitude of vitamins and nutrients.

If you have done your project on this topic, this template is your best choice. It has a green watercolor-style design with numerous illustrations that make it fun and enjoyable.

This wild animal presentation template has 60 unique slides, dark & light template versions, amazing motion slides, ten custom color schemes, image placeholders, and individual motion slides available.

Environment PowerPoint Templates 9: Floaty

Inspire your prospects or employers with our latest work portfolio template created exclusively for interior designers.

Show off your skill and wow them by adding your photos and even a design touch to this fully editable template. Nothing says excellent design like our latest business template for interior designers.

It has a portfolio structure, and since it’s meant for interior design, the template uses photos extensively. For example, decorative pictures of leaves and plants are used to embellish the background. We’ve chosen to go formal on the typography to emit a trustworthy tone.

This wild animal presentation template has 55 unique slides, dark & light template versions, amazing motion slides, ten custom color schemes, image placeholders, and unique motion slides available.

Environment PowerPoint Templates 10: Farmogo

Design now for a business plan for your Agriculture company with this presentation. Significantly, this template contains a food pattern in the background, pictures, and illustrations. We also provide a business overview, market analysis, marketing plan, management plan, or financial plan. 

Put your ideas into practice and present a sustainable agriculture project by using this “green” template. Yes, that’s the primary color, and the pictures are very inspiring too. Engage your audience and make them think about what can be done!

This wild animal presentation template has 65 unique slides, dark & light template versions, amazing motion slides, 10 custom color schemes, image placeholders, and amazing motion slides available.

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Importantly, our environment needs transformational change. In addition to holding sectors accountable, it’s time to also look for innovative, creative, and robust solutions. Besides, this will need action at all levels, from business and investment to the city and national government.

You can influence change as a consumer, a voter, and a community member that can unite to make a difference.

Don’t undervalue your potential, notably. Indeed, when your voice and your actions are associated with thousands or millions of others worldwide, RRGraph Design always creates a movement that is inclusive, impactful, and impossible to ignore.

We wish you the best in your exposition! Suppose you don’t need this environment PowerPoint template to talk about earth day. In that case, you can use it for another topic, such as the company’s products and services. This is excellent news for eco-minded entrepreneurs.

Let’s visit RRSlide to download free PowerPoint templates  with many categories. But wait, don’t go anywhere and stay here with our Blog to keep up-to-date on all the best pitch deck template collections and design advice from our PowerPoint experts yet to come!

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Earth Day is fast approaching (April 22), though there really is never a bad time to celebrate Mother Earth. It’s important to teach students the environmental benefits of recycling, like conserving energy and natural resources and reducing air and water pollution, all year long. While recycling breaks down old items in order to create something new, upcyling makes something new from an existing object in its current state. Challenge your students to create something unique and wonderful from preexisting items like magazines, plastic water bottles, tin cans, egg cartons, and more. Check out our list of the best recycled crafts for Earth Day or any day, and give some of them a try!

1. Make wildflower seed bombs

Give back to Mother Earth with these easy-to-make seed bombs. Blend together used scraps of construction paper, water, and wildflower seeds in a food processor, then form them into tiny muffins. Let them dry, then toss them in the ground. As the seed bombs receive sun and rain, the paper will eventually compost and the seeds will germinate.

Learn more: Learn How To Make Seed Bombs

2. Put together nature wreaths

Take your kids on a nature walk to gather interesting leaves, flowers, berries, and the like. To make the wreath forms, braid together strips of old T-shirts and form them into a circle. Then attach natural items into the crevices and secure with clear fishing line or hot glue. Attach a ribbon at the top to hang your wreath.

Learn more: Kid-Made Nature Wreath

3. Construct a bug hotel

Create a cozy place for all the creepy-crawlies to hang out. Cut a two-liter plastic bottle into two cylinders, then stuff it with sticks, pine cones, bark, or any other natural material. Make sure to pack the organic material tightly. Then loop a piece of twine or yarn around the two cylinders and hang your bug hotel from a tree branch or fence.

Learn more: Simple Bug Hotel for Kids

4. Make a quilt

Textiles make up a huge portion of municipal solid waste—over 16 million tons per year. Teach your kids to repurpose old material that would otherwise end up in the landfill by putting together a cozy quilt.

Learn more: Create a Classroom Quilt

5. Use magazines to create a bowl

We love Earth Day crafts that result in a practical object you can use around the house. This project is best for older students who have the patience and dexterity necessary to carefully roll their magazine strips and glue them together.

Learn more: Easy DIY Magazine Bowls

6. Create a planet Earth craft

Pay tribute to our lovely planet on Earth Day with these fuzzy moss balls. Kids who love getting their hands dirty will particularly love this craft. All you do is squish pre-soaked sphagnum moss into a tight ball, wrap it tightly with blue yarn or strips of discarded T-shirts, layer more moss and more yarn, etc., until you’ve created an Earth-shaped orb. Finish with a loop of yarn and hang it in a sunny window. To keep your moss ball healthy, simply spray it with water every couple of days.

Learn more: DIY Earth Moss Ball

7. Plant a hanging garden

Large plastic bottles become beautiful hanging planters in this green-living, green-thumb project. A great way to make a gorgeous hanging garden.

Learn more: DIY Recycled Hanging Planter

8. Upcycle trash into flower art

Scraps of paper are the only supplies you need for this recycled-flower-garden activity and lesson. The measurement and math element is an added bonus.

Learn more: Fun Earth Day Recycled Garden Activity

9. “Grow” an egg carton tree

Save those egg cartons! This simple project only requires a few supplies to make a recycled egg carton tree.

Learn more: Recycled Egg Carton Tree

10. Repurpose paper towel rolls into binoculars

Save those paper rolls so your class can customize their own binoculars! Have a variety of paints, stickers, and the like on hand so your students can really personalize their bird-watchers.

Learn more: Paper Roll Binoculars

11. Construct your own flexible seating

One of our favorite Earth Day crafts has to be upcycling tires into comfy seating for our reading nook.

Learn more: DIY Tire Seats

12. Fashion a pop-top bracelet

Aluminum beverage pop-tops become wearable jewelry thanks to some ninja ribbon work. Show this video on your interactive whiteboard to give your students the full 411, and then get crafting!

Learn more: Pop Tab Bracelets

13. Create colorful suncatchers / wind chimes

Go outside for a nature walk and gather sticks, weeds, and pickable blooms, then bring the treasures inside to be showcased in recycled jar lids. With some wax paper and string, your students can craft this surprisingly beautiful recycled wind chime.

Learn more: Homemade Nature Suncatcher Wind Chimes

14. Make recycled crafts from paper bags

Brown paper bags become eco-canvases for artwork and a perfect way to adorn fridges for Earth Day. Bonus points if you can source handled bags because the handles serve as built-in artwork hangers.

Learn more: Paper Bag Paintings

15. Build a recycled city

Create an adorable village using little more than paper rolls, paper, scissors, paint, glue or tape, and your imagination!

Learn more: How To Make a Mini City Out of Paper Rolls

16. Create pebble art

Take students outside to collect small rocks and pebbles. Have them arrange the rocks into a pattern of their choice. Get creative, and try for as many different designs as you can!

Learn more: DIY Pebble Art Tutorial

17. Use old crayons to make Earth Day crayons

This isn’t just any recycled crayon—it’s a gorgeous Earth crayon! You can make these with your kids using a muffin tin. You just need to sort out the right colors.

Learn more: Earth Crayons

18. Use upcycled objects to make mazes

STEM and recycling go together wonderfully! This idea is a great way to challenge kids to make mazes or something else entirely.

Learn more: Kid-Made DIY Recycled Cardboard Marble Maze

19. Make a rope snake

Recycling projects that use objects you may have lying around your garage or shed are some of our favorites. Grab that old rope you’ve been saving and create these adorable rope worms/snakes with your students.

Learn more: DIY Rope Snake Craft

20. Feed the birds

Herald spring with this easy crowd-pleaser: the large plastic bottle bird feeder. This short video will teach kids how to get started constructing their feeders.

Learn more: How To Make a Birdfeeder From a Bottle

21. Get organized with old cans

Tin cans are easy to get your hands on, and they can go a long way in organizing supplies. Get your kids involved by having them help decorate the cans. They’ll really take ownership of this, which will hopefully inspire them to keep supplies more organized.

Learn more: Homework Supply Caddy

22. Make papier-mâché pots

Cut off the bottoms of beverage bottles or reuse food containers and jazz them up with bright-colored paper scraps. Except for the glue, these papier-mâché planters are composed solely of recycled materials.

Learn more: Papier Mache Pots

23. Make a necklace out of found items

Earth Day art that is wearable is a bonus! Use found objects or some string to create these unique necklaces.

Learn more: Recycled Cardboard Art Necklaces

24. Make chair fidgets out of old tees

Give old T-shirts new life with this craft by making chair fidgets. This uses a simple braiding technique, and your kids will love helping out.

Learn more: Make Your Own Chair Fidget

25. Collaborate on an aluminum can recycling bin

Kids can work together to create an aluminum-can recycling center. Watch the video to get the simple instructions and learn how your school can make recycling fun and rewarding.

Learn more: DIY Recycling Station From Aluminum Cans

26. Build tin can robots

Recycling projects like these are the best since kids love robots. Be sure to have an extra pair of adult hands around to help with the hot glue for these Earth Day crafts.

Learn more: Tin Can Robot

27. Fashion fairy house night-lights

Are these the sweetest Earth Day crafts ever? Plastic bottles from home become homes for fairies, thanks to paint, scissors, glue, and real or faux greenery.

Learn more: Fairy House Night-Lights

28. Create a giant upcycled art wall

This is an amazing recycled wall masterpiece. You could set it up on a cardboard backing and then let students add to it, paint it, and create with it whenever they have free time throughout the day.

Learn more: Recycled Materials Art Wall

29. Make your own games

Use bottle caps in a game of tic-tac-toe. They can also be turned into checkers. This would be a great makerspace activity. Give your kids several upcycled items and challenge them to create games with them.

Source: Tic-Tac-Toe on the Go

30. Make a treasure magnet

These treasure magnets are just so beautiful! Recycle a bottle cap, and glue a variety of gemstones and beads inside. Then add a magnet to the back.

Learn more: Treasure Magnet

31. Turn old magazines into art

We love how this upcycled magazine cut-paper art project can be modified for primary students or used to inspire sophisticated art by high school students.

Learn more: Cut Paper Art

32. Build a beautiful DIY terrarium

A bottle gets a second life as a museum-worthy terrarium as well as a home for an environmental science project. Be sure to add the activated charcoal and moss for plastic bottle terrariums that flourish.

Learn more: Coke Bottle Terrarium

33. Paint with corks

This is the perfect kind of Earth Day art since you use recycled material (corks) to paint your favorite scene from nature.

Learn more: Cork Painting Activity for Kids

34. Set up some self-watering planters

Your classroom studies of plant life, photosynthesis, and water conservation will get a boost with this hands-on crafting of a self-watering planter. The base? A good ol’ large plastic bottle.

Learn more: DIY Self-Watering Planters

35. Form flowers from water bottles

Create these stunning flowers from plastic bottles and water-based paint markers. String them together for a colorful garland for your classroom.

Learn more: DIY Eco Pledge Flower

36. Build cardboard castles

Gather all your recyclables and put those tiny engineers to work. You’ll be amazed by what they create!

Learn more: Recycled Castle Art Project

37. Make these newspaper owls

Old newspapers find their spirit animal when they become recycled newspaper owls. All you need are markers, watercolors, and paper scraps to make them come alive.

Learn more: Colorful Newspaper Owl Craft

38. Construct a plastic bottle recycling bin

Water bottles come together, as do your kids, to make this water bottle recycling center. This project combines teamwork with respect for our environment, a double win.

Learn more: DIY Recycling Station From Plastic Bottles

39. Let your imagination run wild with cardboard

Cardboard is one of the easiest, least expensive materials you can get your hands on. Grab a ton of it and challenge your kids to make awesome creations. You never know what they might come up with.

Learn more: Make Your Own Cardboard TV

40. Make a musical instrument

There are no limits to the recycling projects you can create using cardboard. This DIY instrument will teach kids about vibrations and sound.

Learn more: Cardboard Flute

41. Create a spinning top

Do you have a bunch of CDs lying around that never get played anymore? How about a box or drawer of markers that barely write? If you answered yes to these questions, then this is the perfect project for you.

Learn more: Recycled CD Spinning Tops

42. Fashion lady bugs from bottle caps

These little ladybugs are so cute and yet so, so simple. Grab some bottle caps, paint, googly eyes, and glue and get ready to make some adorable friends!

Learn more: Bottle Top Ladybugs

43. Create a coffee filter Earth

Simple to make and beautiful to display, these coffee filter Earths are a cinch. Simply color with blue and green markers, then squirt with a water bottle.

Learn more: Coffee Filter Earth Day Craft

44. Create Earth Day agamographs

An agamograph is a piece of art created from strips of paper strung together. Choose an Earth Day theme and try your own!

Learn more: Earth Day Agamographs

45. Make DIY recycled plantable seed paper

Not only is it beautiful paper, it can be used to grow beautiful flowers!

Learn more: DIY Seeded Paper

46. Craft a pair of egg carton glasses

How creative is this egg carton craft for Earth Day? All you need is egg carton sections, pipe cleaners, scissors, and craft paint, and voilà! Superhero goggles.

Learn more: Egg Carton Superhero Goggles

47. Put together an Earth Day mosaic puzzle

Create this colorful Earth-shaped puzzle using torn pieces of green and blue paper glued onto recycled cardboard puzzle cut-outs.

Learn more: Mosaic Earth Puzzles

48. Construct a papier-mâché globe

Most kids love the sloppy process of papier-mâché. Here, learn how to make a DIY globe with recycled paper that they can treasure forever.

Learn more: How To Make a Papier-Mâché Planet Earth

49. Make Earth Day salt dough crafts

Salt dough crafts are so much fun to celebrate Earth Day! Make these colorful medallions, then attach string. Your kids will wear their Earth Day pride for all to see.

Learn more: Earth Day Salt Dough Craft

50. Mesmerize with DIY Earth Day discovery bottles

It’s amazing what a calming tool you can make with just glue and water inside of a recycled bottle.

Learn more: DIY Earth Day Sensory Bottles

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25 Best Earth Day Activities to Help You Celebrate Nature

Looking for something green to do with the kids on April 22? We've got your back.

Now is the time to plan out what you're going to do on Earth Day. Since the occasion falls on Monday, April 22, show the planet some love all weekend long. We've got some fun and meaningful Earth Day activities for kids and adults that can help you celebrate Mother Earth.

They include searching for ladybugs in the name of science, making fun tree rubbings, and, yes, even enjoying an ice cream cone. Work in as many as you can because the planet is counting on you.

And if you need even more ideas, these easy Earth Day-themed crafts can be a great way to educate kids about being green.

Things to Do on Earth Day

Have an earth day reading marathon..

Check out a handful of environmentally themed kids’ books from your local library and work in time for reading throughout the day. Bonus points if you do it outside! Several child-tested stories with an environmental component won a Good Housekeeping Kids’ Book Award .

Some of Our Favorites

The River That Flows Beside Me

Turtles of the Midnight Moon

My Must-Have Mom

Hello, Puddle!

Organize a clothing swap..

Does your family have outgrown kids’ clothes, gently-used pieces that aren’t your style anymore or even new items that you’ve never gotten around to returning? On Earth Day, gather a group of your besties or neighbors and invite them to a clothing swap at your place or potentially a community center. Set some ground rules — like the minimum and maximum number of items each person should bring and whether you’re focusing on a specific season. When possible, display clothes on a rack. Hopefully, guests will walk away with some new pieces for the season. Donate any leftovers from the swap to a local organization.

Cook a plant-based meal.

A study from Yale University found that plant-based diets produce 75% less water pollution and heat-trapping gas than diets that contain about 3 to 4 ounces of meat. On Earth Day, try a new plant-based recipe .

Help remove trash from your local park or beach.

Removing these items means they'll be one less piece of trash for birds, turtles or whales to swallow. Clean-ups are taking place all over the world. Find one or register yours at The Great Global Cleanup.

Count penguins.

The Penguin Watch project needs citizens to count penguins in photos from Antarctica, so researchers can better understand the creature's lives and environment. Cozy up on the couch and do your Earth Day good deed.

Collect items from nature.

Pick up sticks, rocks, feathers, pine cones and other natural finds in your backyard or at a nearby park, and challenge your child to use them — along with some other materials they already have — to make an art project.

Give yourself time to organize.

Stash extra tote bags in your truck — it's so easy to walk out of the house without them! And while you're at it, put a few refillable water bottles back there. Then set aside time to meal-plan for the week because that's a strategy that will cut way back on food waste.

Get the kids a mud kitchen.

Buy a second-hand play kitchen — or look for one on your local Buy Nothing group — and keep it outside for the kids to make mud pies and other messy creations. The fun sensory play will allow your kids to feel more connected to nature.

Make a special Earth Day snack.

For kids ages 4 and older, spoon hummus into the bottom of a small cup, then stand up veggie sticks, like carrots and celery, so they look like they're planted. For a big wow, you could throw a gummy worm in there!

Go out after dark.

Allow the kids to stay up a little later than usual to look for caterpillars. Bring a flashlight outside and try to spy inchworms and caterpillars hanging from silk threads in trees.

Visit a state park.

Since many national parks are overcrowded, plan a vacation (or day trip) that involves visiting one or more state parks instead.

Set up an Earth Day countdown.

Reuse your Christmas countdown calendar for Earth Day. Give your child a daily "gift" from nature, such as a cool pebble, seashell or wildflower pedal.

Feed the birds.

Birds are important for pollinating wildflowers! Help keep them nourished with a bird feeder. Buy one that has a suction cup that sticks to the window so you can spend time seeing the various species up close and personal. If you're not sure what kind of birds are stopping by, download the Audubon Bird Guide app .

Look for ladybugs.

Some species of ladybugs are becoming rare. Help scientists find out what species of ladybugs are local to you by participating in The Lost Ladybug Project.

Spend the afternoon in the garden.

Maximize your time by planting perennials that bloom every year. Here are 30 ideas for varieties based on your climate.

Create fun crayons.

Turn your kid's old, broken crayons into fun shapes that they'll love using to draw. The Paper & Stitch blog has a step-by-step tutorial. Your kids can help with some of the steps, such as separating crayons by color.

Plant a tree.

Oaks, birch and willow trees are among the species that support wildlife the most. Even if you have a small yard, there's probably enough room for a tree.

Attend an Earth Day celebration.

Mingle with fellow stewards of the environment. Cities across the country are celebrating Earth Day with festivals that feature eco marketplaces, farmers' markets, green car shows, and live entertainment. One of the longest-running and largest Earth Day festivals is taking place in Santa Barbara on April 27-28.

Level up your recycling game.

You know how to recycle plastic bottles. But how about some trickier household items, like batteries, old cell phones and appliances? Keep some of the 140 tons of waste that ends up in landfills every year. On Earth Day, check out our guide on to properly dispose of almost every kind of item you can imagine.

Make tree bark rubbings.

Take the kids outside with pieces of recycled paper, crayons and tape. Tape the paper to a tree trunk and encourage kids to rub their crayons over the paper. Repeat with different kinds of trees. Then ask the kids to compare. Put their favorite on the fridge!

Start with a smoothie.

Kick off Earth Day with a green smoothie. This pineapple cucumber smoothie from the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen is particularly delicious.

Sketch outside.

Set aside one of your notebooks as a nature journal, reflecting on the wildlife you see in your backyard or your community. Sketch plants and animals, write poems, doodle — fill the pages with whatever style suits you best. The important part: Carving out the time to observe nature.

Get an ice cream cone.

When you opt for a scoop in a cone, you're saving a paper or plastic cup that may end up in landfill.

Ride your bike.

Leave the car parked and do one Earth Day errand by pedaling. Just don't forget your helmet.

Take the kids on a scavenger hunt.

Make a list of items for older kids to find at the park or on a hike. You might even want to theme the hunt to look for items of a certain texture or color.

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