All living things on the Earth are connected.
On Earth Day 2020, we are thinking about something our founder recently said, “Unless you touch the heart, the science doesn’t matter.” She went on to explain that without personal connection change won’t happen. We have to help children and adults understand how the natural world is connected to them. So, on this Earth Day we urge you to take an action, any action, that means something to you, that is connected to you personally.
Through necessity we cannot spend this Earth Day together cleaning up parks and beaches or supporting important causes. But there are still actions that can be taken individually or with your family that can make a difference.
We can all seize the tools and actions that we have, big and small, to change our lives and transform our world.
Earth Day while Social Distancing - Suggestions and Resources
Make a 30 day pledge to lessen your use of energy and materials. Some examples are; using cloth napkins and towels instead of paper, unplugging electronics when not in use, and turning off the water when brushing your teeth.
Get to know the wildlife and plants in your community by doing a Neighborhood Safari or Scavenger Hunt.
Gather everyone in the house together and participate in #earthdayfromhome with NASA.
Bring some gloves and a bag on your morning walk and collect any trash you see.
Learn about the history of environmentalism and then brainstorm some related events that might happen in the future.
Create something using repurposed materials, such as a bird house or any of these 75 Recycled Art Projects for Kids.
The First Earth Day
The first Earth Day in 1970 mobilized millions of Americans for the protection of the planet. On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans — 10% of the U.S. population at the time — showed their support for a new way forward for our planet. The first Earth Day is credited with launching the modern environmental movement and it led to the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts (www.earthday.org).