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What is Earth Day?
Earth Day, on April 22nd is the annual celebration of the environment and a time for Americans and people from
all over the world to assess the work still needed to protect the natural gifts of our planet. Earth Day has no
central organizing force behind it, though several nongovernmental organizations work to keep track of the thousands of local events in schools and parks that
mark the day.
http://act.earthday.org/
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Organize a community cleanup at a local park,
beach, neighborhood, or just around town. Dispose the non-recyclable items
and recycle the rest.
Check out this clean up in the Cayman Islands:
http://act.earthday.org/event/chamber-commerce-
earth-day-roadside-cleanup
Find local experts on issues ranging from water pollution to the importance of biodiversity to the deforestation of the
rainforests and ask them to give a small talk to the community. The event could be held in a local library, park, or
even university hall.
Work with local teachers to teach about Earth Day,
recycling, creating a school garden, or use one of Earth Day Network’s lesson plans: www.earthday.org/educati
on
As cities grow, we mustn’t forget the importance of green
spaces. Creating or sprucing up a community garden can be a great way to celebrate Earth Day. Coordinate with
local environmental, farming, or eco groups in your area to
help with upkeep and the grand opening, which could
be on Earth Day!
To catalyze global environmental activities, the Earth Day
Network developed its “A Billion Acts of Green"
campaign as the theme for Earth Day 2011, and is
continuing it for Earth Day 2012.
EDN aims to make "A Billion Acts of Green" the largest
environmental service campaign in the world, inspiring and rewarding
simple individual acts and larger organizational
initiatives that further the goal of measurably reducing
carbon emissions and supporting sustainability.
Is your group passionate about an environmental issue in your
community, state, or country? Organize a parade or march and build public
awareness in your community.
Find a space, such as the library, a church, university room, or
even café to show an environmental movie to get
people talking about our environmental future. Prepare
informational resources and discussion topics for after the
screening.
Our forests are in massive decline and several places in the Americas and the Caribbean are in need of a helping hand. Coordinate with local
tree planting organizations and local hardware or construction companies for planting materials and expertise. Outreach to the whole community! For ideas, check out this tree planting in St.
Vincent and Grenadines: http://act.earthday.org/event/tree-fest-2011-environmental-expo
For tips on how to save money and energy at home and on
the road, visit http://www.energysavers.gov
This issue of eJournal USA explores how young people are leading the
way to a cleaner, greener, more sustainable future. From launching
their own environmental organizations to developing
alternative energy resources, today's youth have what it takes to make the
world a better place.http://photos.state.gov/libraries/am
gov/30145/publications-english/Growing_up_Green_eJ_150.pdf