Ideas for Celebrating Earth Day
Although I believe everyday should be known as “Earth Day,” we as a culture celebrate April 22 as our day to give back to a planet that has done so much for us. For many people Earth Day consists of neighborhood clean-ups and tree planting. However why not turn it into a great excuse for a party and get more people involved!
Use MyPunchbowl's eco-friendly online invitations to Invite all the local kids over for a neighborhood cleanup. If your neighborhood isn't really in need of a massive cleanup, contact the local Parks & Recreation department to see if they could use some extra volunteers to clean your town's parks.
Use recycled bags to pick up trash and offer healthy organic snacks like homemade granola. Stress the importance of recycling and the shame of littering. Also explain to the children that we all must do our part so the next generation can enjoy the Earth like they do.
And don’t forget about the adults! They can participate as well. Perhaps the local playground is lacking a few trees or the flowers around an elderly neighbor’s home need some TLC, assign them a job and have everyone chip in for the materials. In the end everyone will leave happy and the Earth will thank you!
Enjoy Planning.
Penelope