The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. This day is about raising awareness of the importance of protecting our planet and the small things we can do to make a difference in our environment. Below you will find a video on how Earth Day started and the impact it has had:
After watching the video, think about what you can do to make a difference! Maybe it is make a poster about recycling to post in your neighborhood, put signs up around your house reminding everyone to turn off the lights when they leave the room. If nothing else, take a moment and just go outside, observe all the beautiful sights and sounds of nature – appreciate the earth this Earth Day!