EARTH DAY 2016
WHAT IS EARTH DAY?
“Earth Dayis an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which day events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network,[1]and celebrated in more than 193 countries each year.
On Earth Day 2016, the landmark Paris Agreement is scheduled to be signed by the United States, China, and some 120 other countries. This signing satisfies a key requirement for the entry into force of the historic draft climate protection treaty adopted by consensus of the 195 nations present at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris.”
HISTORY OF EARTH DAY?
This celebration was the idea of Senator Gaylord Nelson. He was inspired by the antiwar protests in the late 1960s. Originally, it was created to cultivate a mass environmental movement. A “national teach-in on the environment” was what it was referred to as. In order to maximize the number of participants for the events, the celebration was held on various university campuses for students. Nelson’s goal was to raise awareness of air and water pollution to bring environmental causes into the national spotlight.Check out this video by the Senator: http://nelsonearthday.net/video/vha593_nelsonearthday.htm
EARTH DATE EVENTS
Check out what others are doing across the nation for Earth Day!
California – Alameda Earth Day Festival
New York – New York Cares Day
Georgia- Sweetwater 420 Fest & 5KRoad Race
Texas – Eco Expo
Florida – 11th Annual Central Florida Earth Day
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VIDEOS
Earth Day can be celebrated with the whole family. You’re never too young to learn about recycling and never too old to plant new seeds. Even celebrities know a thing or two about this green day celebration.
7 Eye-Opening Facts for Earth | MashableThe Ultimate Earth Day Playlist
Betsy’s Kindergarten Adventures: Happy Earth Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlBLO8_2ix8
GOING GREEN! (Earth Day song for kids about the 3 R’s- Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!
Earth Day 2012 – How Celebrities Celebrate!
HOW YOU CAN CELEBRATE EARTH DAY?
So you’re wondering how you can make an impact this Earth Day? Here are a few tips to carrying on your won green movement this earth day till the next.
1. RESEARCH THE ENVIRONMENTEarth Day is a great time to start reaching the environment more. Find out what’s happening on a global scale dealing with the earth and find your passion. Does water conversation bring you joy? Does water shortages and climate change raise your blood tempter? Then you should be researching these topics and others alike. Here are a few specific topics you could start at
- What is climate change? What can YOU do to assist in efforts to stop it?
- Reach out in your city and find environmental issues you feel you can start a grass root project to solve or assist in solving.
- Find a near by lake or pond and research how you can help in any city wide anti-water pollution groups
2. JOIN AN ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
Like mentioned before, joining an environmental group. Earth Day is great day to start your green efforts to saving the planet. Here are a few ideas to do with a group of friends, coworkers, body of volunteers. Host cleanups of local bodies of water and their shores
- Fight air and water pollution
- Fix up local community gardens and parks
- Protect specific areas from being over developed
3. SPREAD THE WORD.
Everyone has an idea that they can share, and information about this celebration is no different. Start a conversation with your neighbor about water saving tips for your lawn. Ask you teacher about sustainable energy and see what activities she can di involve the class. Here are a few ways to get others around you excited about Earth Day:
- Volunteer at a school and talk to students about recycling and how easy it is.
- Do nature scavenger hunts
- Take an afternoon to create a recycling Olympics game and share with friends
- Research Eco-friendly groups within your community and join in on any town hall conversations they host
4. ENJOY EARTH DAY AMUSEMENTS.
Since the development of Earth Day, awareness has grown about celebration. Songs and activities have been developed for all ages. Take the time to research skit, games, and songs related to Earth Day. If you can’t find a game you like, make up your won and post on social media for others to find and follow. Specifically for songs, be sure to choose a catchy beat to get children more involved and it assists them to commit the celebration to memory. Pinterest can direct you to some great activities to complete as a group and YouTube and Itunes can give you your fill of Earth Day songs catered to pollution, water conservation, or just being green.
5. REMEMBER THAT EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY
You should make the effort to treat each day as Earth Day. It is our responsibility to take care of the earth we live on. Spread your awareness and community efforts one a week, once a month, but never just once a year. Do more research to stay on top of your environmental protection plan and learn about how you can make a difference to environmental efforts all the time. It’s going to take a lot of work to heal our planet. Leading by example will help others remember that the earth is important every day of the year.
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Information provided by:
· https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day
· http://www.wikihow.com/Celebrate-Earth-Day
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