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What Is Earth Day? - Ever wonder how Earth Day began? The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, when San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots demonstration. Dealing with dangerously serious issues concerning toxic drinking water, air pollution, and the effects of pesticides, an impressive 20 million Americans—10% of the population—ventured outdoors and protested together.
President Richard Nixon led the nation in creating the Environmental Protection Agency, which followed with successful laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. Click here to continue reading...
Here are some ideas to inspire you this year.
- Support Our Pollinators! ...
- Clean Up Plastic in Your Neighborhood or Local Park. ...
- Swap Out Your Kitchen and Household Products! ...
- Plant a Tree! ...
- Use Wildflowers and Native Plants. ...
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in the Garden. ...
- Stop Pesticides and Chemicals in the Garden. ...
- Conserve Water!
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