Great Ways to Celebrate Earth Day – For All Ages!
Earth Day (April 22nd) is the perfect time to reflect on the beauty of our planet and find fun, meaningful ways to take care of it. Whether you’re flying solo, planning a family celebration, or gathering your community, there are so many creative ways to honor Earth Day—and we’re here to help you get inspired!
🌱 A Huge Thank You!
We’re thrilled to share that our free tree giveaway, in partnership with Neighborhood Forest, was a huge success! So many amazing families participated, and we loved seeing your photos, stories, and smiling faces as your kids received their trees. 🌳💚
It’s incredible to know that so many young tree-lovers are now helping green their communities—one sapling at a time. Thank you for helping us make a lasting impact!
Now, let’s keep that Earth-loving energy going! 🎉
🌱 Ways Kids Can Celebrate Earth Day
- Plant a Tree – Start with a gift that keeps on giving! If your child signed up through our Neighborhood Forestpartnership, they’ll be getting a free tree to plant. It’s a fun and powerful way for kids to feel connected to nature and give back to the Earth.
- Make Recycled Crafts – Try:
- Egg carton caterpillars 🐛
- Milk jug bird feeders
- Painted rock garden markers
- DIY paper from old newspaper scraps
- Nature Scavenger Hunt – Head to a local park or even your backyard with a printable checklist of items to find: acorns, a bird, a leaf bigger than your hand, something fuzzy, etc.
- Earth Day Books & Movies – Watch Wall-E, The Lorax, or read The Great Kapok Tree or We Are Water Protectors.
- Color an Earth Day Poster – Grab markers and create art that celebrates recycling, planting, and protecting animals.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Earth Day Activities
- Go on a Trash Pick-Up Walk – Bring gloves and bags and clean up your neighborhood or a local park. Make it a game: who can pick up the most litter?
- Build a Pollinator Garden – Choose native flowers to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Even small pots on a balcony help!
- Start a Family Compost Bin – It’s a great way to reduce food waste and teach kids about natural cycles.
- Try a Zero-Waste Day – Challenge yourselves to go a whole day without single-use plastic. It’s trickier than it sounds!
- Meatless Monday (or Earth Day!) Dinner – Cooking a plant-based meal is delicious and better for the planet.
🧑🎓 Teens & Adults: Make a Bigger Impact
- Host a Documentary Night – Watch impactful films like Our Planet, Kiss the Ground, Chasing Coral, or Before the Flood.
- Volunteer for an Environmental Organization – Local nature centers, wildlife rehab groups, or community gardens often need extra hands.
- Audit Your Footprint – Use a carbon footprint calculator to see how your habits stack up, and make a plan to improve.
- Bike or Walk Instead of Driving – Small changes can make a big difference over time!
- Support Sustainable Brands – Earth Day is a great reminder to shop with the planet in mind.
🧩 Earth Day Community Celebrations
- Attend a Local Earth Day Festival – Look for green markets, sustainability fairs, or eco-crafts for kids.
- Organize a Neighborhood Swap or Yard Sale – One person’s old treasure can become someone else’s new favorite!
- Create a “Little Free Garden” or Seed Swap Station – Like a Little Free Library, but for seeds or starter plants!
- Start a Community Clean-Up or Beautification Day – Grab some neighbors and tools and refresh a shared space.
- Set Up a Recycling Station or Drive – Collect e-waste, batteries, or old clothing to donate or recycle responsibly.
🎉 Don’t Forget: Free Trees for Kids!
We’re proud to team up with Neighborhood Forest to give children a chance to plant their own tree this Earth Day! If you haven’t picked up your trees yet, make sure to do so before Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! However you choose to celebrate, remember: every small action adds up to big change. 🌎💚