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Earth Day 2011 Events and Ideas
Looking for something to do this Earth Day? Why not get out in the community and volunteer! Here are some great Earth Day ideas for those looking to make a difference:
Beach Cleanups
Beach cleanups are an excellent way to not only beautify our beaches, but help save wildlife too. Every year, millions of tons of trash make their way to the ocean and end up in our seas. Every step of the way, this trash leaves death, from streams, rivers and lakes to the ocean inhabitants. Even if you don’t live near a beach, picking up trash at your local park, river or lake will go a long way to keep trash out of our oceans too. There are scheduled events put on by the Ocean Conservancy and Surfrider, but take it upon yourself to grab a few family members and friends to do your own Beach Cleanup.
Picnic for the Planet
Organized by The Nature Conservancy, Picnic for the Planet is a food changing experience for this years Earth Day. Plan or join a picnic in your area and learn about where food comes from, how to eat for yourself and the planet, and why it matters. Local, sustainable and natural is the name of the game, so round up some friends and family and go eat outside!
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Earth Day 2010
Earth Day: April 22, 2010.
The Flaming Lips playing for Earth Day 2009
It’s April, and that means Earth Day is almost here. The Environmental Protection agency (EPA) is urging people everywhere to become involved in this years Earth Day celebrations, whether that be through volunteering or tak
ing part in an event in your area. The EPA has set up a decent listing of events by area, so check it out and see what’s happening near you for Earth Day. You can also take place in the “It’s My Environment” Video Project. You have until April 15th at midnight to submit a 10-15 second clip of you doing something for the environment and passing the “It’s My Environment” sign across the screen. Learn more here on the EPAs website.
Also for Earth Day, PBS will be airing their feature-length documentary Earth Days which tells the story of nine environmentally conscious individuals and the history of the environmental movement. It tells about the scientific developments of the 1950’s that led to the understanding of how human technology affected the Earth. It also shares the story of the very first Earth Day when 20 million Americans participated in celebrations and demonstrations. It airs on April 19th in preparation for Earth Day 2010.
