Earth Day 2014 - April 22nd

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd and was first celebrated in 1970.  Earth Day is coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and more that 192 countries celebrate each year.

Check out these sites for Earth Day information, history, programs, and more:

Connecticut DEEP - Celebrate Earth Day 2014 page

Earth Day Network

United States Environmental Protection Agency - Earth Day page










For activities suggestions:
http://spoonful.com/earth-day
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/earthday/
https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsrorange/earth-day-activities-for-kids/
http://www.earthday.org/OrganizeReading
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/holidays-months-and-seasons-holidays-earth-day-3638-2-1
http://www.epa.gov/Region5/earthday/happy.html
http://tinkerlab.com/fifty-earth-day-activities/