5 Things You Can Do for the Earth

April 22nd is Earth Day! There are many ways to show the Earth some love today and every day.

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Here are our top five things you can do today and every day.

1. Go Outside
Have a Green Hour! Spending time outdoors in nature instills lifelong appreciation and stewardship of the natural world. The most direct route to caring for the environment as an adult is participating in nature activities as a kid.

2. Plant a Tree
Trees provide food, shelter, and homes for wildlife. But did you know trees also produce lots of oxygen and absorb and store carbon? So planting and caring for trees and forests is essential to combat climate change.

3. Garden For Wildlife
You can create a haven for wildlife by providing these essential elements: food, water, cover, and places to raise young for healthy and sustainable wildlife habitats. See Garden For Wildlife.

4. Stop Using Single Use Plastics
Plastic pollution is harming animals in our lakes, streams, and oceans; but there are solutions. You can use alternatives to plastic and urge your family, friends, and local businesses to say no to single-use plastics.

5. Use Your Voice
Speak up for wildlife and nature. Express yourself by talking with friends and family, Be creative. Use art and videos to tell your wildlife story and get friends, family, schools, businesses, and elected officials to take action to save wildlife and protect our planet.

Document Your Discoveries

Make a journal entry in your Nature Notebook and list what you will do year-round to show your love for the planet.
Get creative and make someone smile by painting kindness rocks to celebrate Earth Day.

Bonus: Looking for more ways to celebrate Earth Day? Go to Ranger Rick for 50 more ideas.

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