| It's almost Earth Day. How much do you know about the origins of
Earth Day and what you can do to celebrate it?
We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children. ~Native American Proverb
Earth Day History
The concept of Earth Day began in 1962 when Senator Gaylord Nelson
convinced President Kennedy to do a national conservation tour. In
September 1969, Nelson announced that he was planning a national
grassroots demonstration on behalf of the environment for the spring of
1970. As a result of the strictly grassroots campaign, over 20 million
people participated in the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970. That makes
Earth Day 2005 the 35th anniversary!
In 1995, President Clinton awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
to Gaylord Nelson as the Father of Earth Day.
Kids Celebrate Earth Day
Looking for ideas to help your family celebrate Earth Day 2007?
Recycle. Recycling
is one of the easiest ways to teach your children to celebrate Earth
Day. Help your children collect aluminum, paper, or plastic to turn in
at your local recycling center.Reuse.
Show your children how to turn paper bags into wrapping paper or baby
food jars into paint cups, jewelry holders, or waterglobes.
Reduce.
Teach your children about ways to conserve such as turning off the
water while they brush their teeth. Purchase energy or water reduction
items with them such as reduced flow shower heads and allow them to help
you install them. Plant a Tree.
Find information from the National
Arbor Day Foundation on how to plant trees with your children in
honor of Earth Day.
Pennies for the Planet.
Get information from the World Wildlife Foundation on how teachers
can conduct a
Pennies for the Planett campaign with their classes.
Earth Day Links
Kids
Domain Find downloads, printables, and craft ideas for Earth
Day 2007
Earth Day Lesson Plans
Earth Day
Crafts from Enchanted Learning This is a fantastic site for
preschoolers, kindergarteners, and grade school children. They have
coloring books that you can print out as well as numerous craft ideas.
Send a free Earth Day
ecard
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