Earth Day ideas for families

Earth Day, recognized on April 22, is an annual celebration that promotes practices of sustainability and environmental awareness.

Learn more about Earth and find resources for promoting environmental conservation and sustainability all year long at https://www.earthday.org/

Ways to practice conservation at home: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/connectedconservation/get-involved.htm

Activities around Virginia: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/earthday

Our Planet, Our Future art exhibit in Leesburg, through April: https://www.loudoun.gov/civicalerts.aspx?aid=9024

Local Volunteer Opportunities:

National Capital Parks-East https://www.nps.gov/nace/getinvolved/supportyourpark/earth-day.htm 

Volunteer at Fairfax County Parks https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/volunteer

Volunteer with Alexandria City https://www.alexandriava.gov/EarthDay