15 Earth Day Activities For Families

Celebrate Earth Day with some fun Earth Day Activities that the whole family can take part in!

Earth Day is celebrated April 22nd of each year around the world with community events geared toward raising awareness and educating the public about environmental issues. Your family can participate in organized events in your community or you may choose to do something just as a family.

Here are some ideas we came up with that you and your family might enjoy!

Family Earth Day Activities

Take a hike

Create a compost bin

Pick up trash in your neighborhood or nearby park

Plant seeds

Build a square foot garden

Try an Earth Day themed STEM project

Shop a local farmers’ market

Read the Lorax

Make a bird feeder

Talk about recyclable materials and how your family can participate in recycling

Install low flow shower heads

Discuss ways to conserve electricity in your home

Discuss ways to conserve water in your home

Create art from recycled materials

Visit a local recycling center

Purchase reusable water bottles

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