Monday, April 22nd marks Earth Day 2024, and while we aren’t limiting our pledge to live a little greener to a single day, it’s a great opportunity to teach our kids about living sustainably. (And, perhaps, in a more fun way than, “Hey, throw that in the recycling bin, not the floor!”)
Need a refresher? Well, it’s been 54 years since the world’s first Earth Day in 1970, which kicked off a righteous revolution and a collaborative mission for all citizens of the world to champion “creativity, innovation, ambition and [the] bravery that we need to meet our climate crisis and seize the enormous opportunities of a zero-carbon future,” according to EarthDay.org.
Meeting these lofty goals doesn’t happen in one day, and it surely hasn’t happened in 54 years. But it’s a benchmark that we can keep working towards with consistent lifestyle changes and choices that are deliberate and ever-evolving.
So, whether you color yourself a conservationist, have a green thumb or are simply looking to teach your kids something about sustainability, there are tons of ways to get involved. Read on for 37 of the best Earth Day activities for kids, from taking care of plants to participating in cleanups to recycling and upcycling toys and clothes.