About Earth Day

Earth Day Was Celebrated on April 22, 2025.
The 2023 Earth Day Theme isWe're on It, Together'

• What Living on Earth Says About Earth Day
• How Earth Day Began    • Earth Day History
• 49 Environmental Victories Since the First Earth Day
• The History of a Movement

  • • What’s the Best Thing We Can Do for the Planet?
    For Earth Day, We Asked the Experts. They Shared Advice on How to be the Best Planetary Citizen Possible

    NYT

    Apr. 21, 2025 -Here at Ask NYT Climate, we usually dive into specific questions, from the greenest ways to dispose of pet waste to the most eco-friendly workout clothing. But because Tuesday is Earth Day, we’re tackling one of the big questions: What is the single best thing I can do for the planet?

    We put this to half a dozen experts who shared their advice on how to be the best planetary citizen possible.

  • • Earth Day Today Vs 53 Years Ago
    50 Years of Earth Day:
    What’s Better, and What’s Worse

    Apr. 22, 2020 (NY Times Climate Forward) -Earth Day turns 50 today. The original wave of coast-to-coast demonstrations in 1970 not only transformed American priorities, leading to landmark legislation like the Clean Air Act, but helped shape the modern global environmental movement.

    In the past half-century, air and water pollution have plummeted in the United States, the bald eagle is no longer endangered, and environmental laws pioneered in America have set a model for nations around the world. But since then, other threats have grown, including climate change, tropical deforestation and a staggering loss of global biodiversity.

    Here is a look at what’s gotten better and what’s gotten worse in the five decades since millions of people marched to demand a cleaner, healthier environment.

  • • Tens of Millions of People United Around the World
    Earth Day 50th
    Involved Millions

    -Washington, D.C. - April 24, 2020 (InvestorIdeas) Despite 3.9 billion people sheltering in place and the tragedy of the pandemic, over 100 million people took action in 192 countries in honor of Earth Day's 50th Anniversary. Mayors, national governments, and multilaterals made commitments on a wide range of environmental issues, including climate literacy, plastics, renewable energy, and other issues, while faith groups around the world held virtual prayer services in support of ending climate change. People pledged to vote, parents and teachers educated millions of their students and children about climate change and environmental issues, and hundreds of millions of trees were planted.

    Earth Day Network (EDN) also hosted a live-streamed digital event broadcast around the globe and across platforms. With messages of unity, teach-ins and artist performances, the all-day event featured global leaders, activists, actors, artists and musicians.

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Earth Day Network
The Face of Climate Change

Earth Day Network's year-round mission is to broaden, diversify and activate the environmental movement worldwide, through a combination of education, public policy, and consumer campaigns.

Englewood, Fl, Earth Day Sunday

1390 Old Englewood Road, Englewood, FL 34223

On April 13, 2025(11am - 4pm) Join Presenters, Performers, Artists, Organizations, Retail Participants, Fun for the bargain admission price of ZERO.

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Earthday NY
April 20, 2025, celebrate Earth Day in New York. Held in various locations.

Environmental pollution has become a global problem, and we hear more and more about it every day. And it's crucial today to enlighten folks about these things and to start acting. The Earth Day initiative is all about educating and spreading the word about ecological problems and possible solutions. In New York, this day is widely celebrated, and lots of festive Earth Day events are held. One of the biggest ones is Earth Day Outdoors at Union Square. The good news is that it's a free event.

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San Diego EarthWorks
Sunday, April 19, 2025
Balboa Park
11am – 5pm
Theme: Together We Can
Each year, the EarthFair draws around 50,000 visitors looking for ways to live a more sustainable life and support a clean, healthy, prosperous environment - and have a great day in the Park!
Produced by 300 volunteers, EarthFair 2021 will feature more than 300 exhibitors in 11 exhibit areas, three International Food Courts and two Beer Gardens, the Children's Activity Area, four entertainment stages, the Earth Day Parade, the eARTh Gallery arts and crafts show, and the Cleaner Car Concourse.

 

Austin Earth Day Festival
Raising Earth's Conciousness
April 12, 2051
9:00am - Noon

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Location: Old Settlers Park
3300 E Palm Valley Blvd,
Round Rock, TX 
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EarthWeek Boston

 

Location: Variuos
(Advance Registration is Required)
26 Oxford St.,
Cambridge, Mass 
From Monday, April 16, thru Sunday, April 27, 2025
Join the Harvard Museum of Natural History in celebrating Earth Day with engaging sustainability-themed virtual events and activities for all ages.
Join the conversation as Harvard students and experts weigh in on our most pressing environmental challenges, on cutting-edge research, and on promising paths to a more sustainable future. Introduce young minds to environmental science with our live museum animals and HMSC Story Time.
Find out how to reconnect with nature and record the biodiversity in your local area. Or, simply indulge in our staff recommendations for environmental books, documentaries, and online resources.

 

Earth Day San Francisco
Taking Action for People & the Planet

Friday, April 18 - Sunday April 27, 2025

 
Join us for Spring Days of Service! Celebrate Earth Day, National Volunteer Week, and National Park Week with the Golden Gate national parks. Learn how natural resources, history, recreation, and science blend together while volunteering in iconic public spaces. From habitat restoration and park maintenance to community science programs, there's something for everyone. Bring yourself, your friends, and your family to take action and make a difference in your National Park!
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Nashville Earthday Festival
Saturday, April 29, 2025
Centennial Park 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Where: Centenial Park
2500 West End Ave
Nashville, TN

We’re planning a socially distanced version of Nashville Earth Day in Centennial Park, plus volunteer projects and activities you can participate in from home.

Contact Information: Kelsey Kingdon Centennial Park Conservancy
kelsey@conservancyonline.com 6(15-862-6810)
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Earth Day Columbus, Ohio
Hey! Let's make that Earth Week!
When: Apri 11- 27, 2025) at Genoa Park.

 

Where: Scioto, Metropark, Columbus, OH 43215
 
General Questions: worksites@greencbus.org

Everything that we have comes from the Earth, one way or another. Celebrate those gifts and give back with these Earth Day specials and events in Columbus, including volunteer opportunities, free food, parties, kids’ activities, and so much more!
Check the icon link as Columbus updates its website with more information on their Earth Day celebration. This event happens, rain or shine.
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Earthday Portland
Restore Our Earth!
Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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Earth Day Oregon 2025 brings people together to raise awareness and support for nonprofits working across our state for equitable communities, healthy environments, and sustainable economies. To be a part of our collective, statewide campaign, register to become a Nonprofit Partner.