What does earth day mean?

It was the Earth's birthday (which was conveniently the day after my own). Now I'm older and a little wiser (I hope), but I have trouble describing exactly what Earth Day means to me. Earth Day is the time to participate in festivals, environmental cleanups, tree plantings, recycling programs and community activities. read more

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day events in more than 193 countries are now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network. read more

Earth Day Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and celebrated in more than 192 countries each year. read more

This image, known as the “Earth Flag”, was created as a symbol of Earth Day by John McConnell, who helped pioneer the movement. The first Earth Day was organized by Gaylord Nelson, a former U.S. senator from Wisconsin, in 1970 as a way to bring environmental protection onto the national political agenda. read more

As a kid, it was easy for me to describe Earth Day. It was the Earth’s birthday (which was conveniently the day after my own). read more