Earth Day was started in 1970, when people in the U.S. were beginning to realize how the environment was affecting public ...

Discover 5 unique Earth Day crafts and activities for kids that promote creativity, recycling, and environmental awareness ...

Earth Day is an opportunity to celebrate our planet and environment. Get your child in the spirit by sharing these fun facts ...

Celebrate our planet on this special holiday with these free Earth Day jokes for kids. Get the free 2 page printable.

Every spring, my neighbors gather in a local park for a community clean-up day. It’s a gentle nudge to emerge from our winter ...

Pet a mule, learn how to identify scat and practice camping skills at the free Earth Day Celebration for Kids from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center, 3002 Mount ...

Are you ready to get outside for fun, to plant, or to learn about animals? There are Earth Day events on Wednesday and beyond ...

There is no better way to celebrate Earth Day than with an Earth S.T.E.A.M. Day at the Aerospace Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m ...

“I have an oak tree,” says Abiegail Potter as she holds a little piece of the Earth in her hands. “I’m very excited to plant ...

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