Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22. I’m sure you’ve heard of Earth Day but here’s a bit about it and how it got started.
– Earth Day is held every year on April 22 and is celebrated in over 175 countries by 500 million people.
– It was started in 1970 in California but really didn’t get to be the huge worldwide celebration it is today until 1990.
– There is an Earth Day anthem sang to Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” melody.
Joyful joyful we adore our Earth in all its wonderment
Simple gifts of nature that all join into a paradise
Now we must resolve to protect her
Show her our love through out all time
With our gentle hand and touch
We make our home a newborn world
Now we must resolve to protect her
Show her our love through out all time
With our gentle hand and touch
We make our home a newborn world
Here are some ways you can celebrate with your family:
– Take part in a local Earth Day event; find one by googling Earth Day + your city
– Participate in the Great Cloth Diaper Change on April 21
– Support a green charity like Ecology International (adopt an endangered animal), Moms Clean Air Force (sign a petition) or find any charity you like on Charity Navigator.
– Vow to make one small change in your lifestyle via Practically Green’s customizable action plan.
– Get outside and share the great outdoors with those you love!
For more activity ideas, see 15 Things Families Can Do to Celebrate the Planet.
To find out more about Earth Day, check out the Earth Day Network. Happy Earth Day!
