Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. Earth Day is dedicated to recognizing that taking care of our planet is important. Earth gives us soil for us to plant fruits and vegetables, provides water for us to drink, and air for us to live. As Earth Day approaches, here are just a few things you can do with your kids to raise awareness for environmental issues.
Educate Friends and Family of the Importance of Earth Day
It’s very important to educate your friends and family about Earth Day and what they can do to better protect our planet. With the negative environmental factors such as global warming, air pollution, chemical exposure, etc. everyone needs to be educated on these negative effects and what we can do to protect our planet.
Remember to Recycle
By recycling materials we use on a day to day basis we are reducing the amount of waste that ends up at landfills. We are also preventing pollution and reducing greenhouse gasses. Recycling also conserves natural resources and energy.
Limit Water and Light Usage at Home
Even though it may seem like there is an abundance of water, clean drinkable water is actually a limited resource. By turning off the faucet while washing your face, brushing your teeth, or taking shorter showers can conserve gallons of water. In order for electricity to be produced, it comes from fossil fuels which then contributes to climate change. So try your best to conserve electricity as much as you can!
Activities You Can Do to Celebrate
There are so many ways you can celebrate Earth Day with your kids to raise awareness in protecting our planet.
- Plant a Garden
- Have a Picnic
- Take a Hike
- Go to the Beach
- Visit Local Farmers Market
- Make a Bird Feeder
- Composting
- Create a Nature Journal
