On April 22, 1970, Earth Day organizers specifically sought to engage young people in growing environmental awareness. Now with the 50th anniversary falling during our stay-at-home order, the public won’t let quarantine cancel the party. Nonprofit and government organizations across the nation are using their countless sources of information and technology to make Earth Day 2020 stream-worthy.
Celebrate Earth Day 2020 safety at home with fun videos, live streams, challenges, and more!
The Earth Day Network is asking people around the world to speak up for the planet, vote for leaders who promote environmental policies and educate others on the importance of taking care of our precious planet. It also has several activities you can do at home, educational videos and other online opportunities. You can participate in Earth Day 2020 by using the hashtags #EarthDay2020 and #EARTHRISE and tuning in for Earth Day Live.
NASA has a plethora of resources for you and your family to celebrate Earth Day at home. It’s also encouraging people to share their Earth Day anniversary experiences using the hashtag #EarthDayAtHome. Check out their Earth Day 50th Anniversary Toolkit, a collection of activities, videos, special programs, and other materials to help you observe “Earth Day at Home.”
Opportunities for saving the planet are all around us. The Earth Day Network has organized a 22-day challenge to help preserve our planet Earth. Follow @earthdaynetwork for more information on daily challenges.
Earn your citizen scientist title with any number of educational video programs online at Exploratorium. They’re also hosting a virtual celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Tune in on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at 1:00 PM (PDT) to explore some of the big ideas behind the science of the Earth’s systems.
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