Why is Earth Day important? Issues such as climate change affect all of us, and Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to learn and advocate for the changes we want to see. Earth Day helps kids get a better understanding of what issues they may face in their future and how they can be part of the solution.
How it started: Earth Day history
Earth Day celebrations
Communities around the country find different ways to celebrate Earth Day. Many schools conduct tree planting ceremonies or have socially responsible assemblies helping kids better understand what impact they have on the environment and what they can do to help. For those doing virtual learning, there are homeschool lessons and resources to get kids excited and involved in Earth Day.
Leah Garcia usually volunteers to help her daughter’s school on Earth Day, “This year, thanks to the pandemic, we’ll quietly plant a new tree and have a naming contest for the kids. This way we can get everyone involved without worrying about a crowded assembly,” Garcia told Mom.com.
If you’re looking for virtual celebrations to partake in, there are many. This will help ensure safety while getting the message out about saving the planet. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Earth Day Live: Restore Our Earth: This is the second time this event will be held where you can see a live stream of activists, celebrities, and politicians advocate for change. The event starts with a youth summit on April 20th with other events going on both April 21st and 22nd.
- Artivism for Earth: This is presented by the University of Utah on April 22. There will be a series of performances, most of which will take place at the Natural History Museum of Utah.
For those who just want to get back to their roots, Earth Day is a great day to take the kids for a hike and really remind yourself why Earth Day is so important. In Australia, the Nurragingy Reserve Nature Walks welcomes visitors for the day with hikes and other activities to learn about the risk our Earth faces and how we can make the right changes.
