Celebrated worldwide on April 22, Earth Day is a day all about protecting our environment by thinking globally while acting locally. Peoria has several special Earth Day events to celebrate. Check out the Peoria Earth Day events below!
Plus find 12 ideas for how your family can celebrate Earth Day April 22nd ... and every day.
Local Community Events |
- Earth Day Electronics Recycling Drop off - 4/20
- Earth Day Festival at Forest Park Nature Center - 4/20
- Earth Day Rock Painting at DQ - 4/21
- Earthworm Race at North Branch Library - 4/21
- Make a Bulbasaur Planter at Lakeview Branch Library - 4/22
- Green Teens Earth Day Celebration at McClure Branch Library - 4/22
- Paint a Planter for Earth Day at the Lincoln Branch Library - 4/22
- Storytime at Luthy Botanical Gardens - 4/24
- Tree Planting at Donovan Park - 4/25
- Bioblitz at Wildlife Prairie Park - 4/27
Celebrate Earth Day Every Day |
Celebrate Earth Day EVERY day by doing just a few things that are easy for you and your family, but will have a big impact when we all follow these good Earth-friendly practices:
At home:
- Buy dry goods in bulk, since they typically use less packaging.
- Start seeds and map out a family garden, or sign up for a CSA to cut down on the carbon footprint of your grocery bill.
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- Work on ways to reduce food waste, including meal planning, storing items properly, finding new ways to use leftovers, and preserving food you can’t use fast enough by freezing, canning, or dehydrating.
- Turn off lights when you leave a room and shut off the water when you’re not using it.
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Outside:
- Take a hike and enjoy being in nature. Bring a pair of gloves and a bag so you can pick up any trash you find along the way.
- Start a compost bin to use in your garden and flowerbeds.
- Make or buy a rain barrel and use the water you collect to water your plants.
- Learn about invasive species in your area and what you can do to help.
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At school:
- Find out what your school currently recycles and if there is anything else you can add.
- Talk with your school about alternative recycling programs that accept snack bar wrappers, juice pouches, and even offer fundraising options.
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