“Everyday is Earth Day!”
It’s a common saying among staff here at Grow Pittsburgh and while it’s certainly true that we should all do our part in our daily lives to sustain the environment that we live and grow food in, and address climate change, that doesn’t mean we can’t give a little extra love to our Mother Earth in celebration today and throughout this week. Check out the resources below for activities, articles, and local events all things Earth Day. 🌍🌎🌏
Activities:
10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Month
25 Earth Day Activities for Kids
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
12 Meaningful Earth Day Activities for Every Grade
100 Steps to a Plastic-Free Life
Articles:
Could maple syrup be a climate change solution?
Environmentalists by necessity
Going greener need not be a grind
Living our values: environmental responsibility
Recycling Resources by PA County
Study: Climate change will make Pittsburgh feel southern by 2080
Local Events:
April 22-28: Various events at Phipps
April 22: Earth Day Clean Up of Riverfront Heritage Trail
April 22: Bag It Film Screening
April 24: Free Soil Lead Screening
April 26: Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway
April 27: Earth Day Celebration Festival at Raccoon Creek State Park
April 27: Naturalist-led hikes and walk through Frick Park
April 27: Volunteer Tree Planting