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How to Celebrate Earth Day | Free Earth Day Printables

By: T Worthey  »  Updated: April 21, 2023  »   View our disclosure policy

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If you need some ideas on how to celebrate Earth Day, check out this list of 11 ways for your family to unplug and connect on Earth Day.

Plus, you can free Earth Day activity printables to print and use.

Earth Day is coming up. Here's a few simple ways to celebrate Earth Day with your family. 11 Ways for Your Family to Unplug and Connect on Earth Day

How to Celebrate Earth Day | Free Earth Day Printables

As a mom of three techy boys, I do my best to find the means to get them to unplug from all of their gadgets.

I can’t fault them for wanting the latest tech product; I created this monster as a gadget geek myself.

However, over the past few years, I’ve been intentional about getting the whole family to unplug and spend time with each other.

In today’s ever-growing society, it’s easy to get caught up in the social media buzz, video games, computer gadgets, movies, TV, etc.

I believe each of these things has a place, but it’s all about having a balance.

And with the ever-changing climate, we must model and teach our children about taking care of our Earth.

Here's 11 Ideas To Celebrate Earth Day This Year

Teaching your kids to respect and care for the earth should be year-round, but Earth Day is a great way to focus and reset for the upcoming year.

It’s easy to sit and watch a movie about Earth Day, but I’ve learned children thoroughly understand when they get to put their lessons into action.

Teach them through books, but even more importantly through hands-on experiences and reconnect as a family as you unplug from technology and learn to give back to the earth.

I’m sharing a few ways to combine serious projects with fun snacks and activities to keep little ones engaged and interested.

free earth day printables

Ways to Celebrate Earth Day! 

1. Plant a tree. Plant a new tree or multiple in your yard to celebrate Earth Day and beautify your space.  You can also plant a tree or a whole grove in US National Forest in someone’s honor for $9.99- a great gift idea for family and friends.

We are considering doing this in honor of my Mom (who passed away in 2014) and Derrick’s Mom (who passed away in 2015).

2. Set Up a recycling station. If you are not already recycling, locate your local recycling facility or program. Using their approved containers or setting up your containers to sort recyclable aluminum, paper, and plastic is a great start.

Keep them in the garage, shed, or on your pantry floor. Let the kids make and color fun labels for each.

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3. Start composting. Composting is a great way to reduce your kitchen waste and create a healthy and free soil additive for your garden or container plants.  Set a bowl or use a compost canister on your counter to transfer several times per week to the outdoor composter.

You can see what is okay to compost here. This is something we are going to do this year as a family. We have talked about starting a compost for a few years now, and it just hasn’t happened.

But since I want to teach my kids about reusing and reducing waste, this is the perfect time for them to learn!

4. Start a Garden. We’re going on our fourth year of having a garden. Derrick typically handles getting the garden going each year while the rest of us work with him to help maintain it.

We are waiting for planting season here in Michigan before we can start. Depending on where you live, this could be an excellent way to celebrate Earth Day.

Last year, our garden produced so much kale and greens we were giving it away to whoever wanted to come over and pick a bunch.

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5. Clean up the park/beach. Many organizations set up Earth Day cleanups at beaches, parks, roadsides, and other locations.

Gather your family and friends to pitch in together to clean up in your neighborhood or a local beach.

Earlier last week, we drove away from a store, and Ziah commented on how much trash was lying on the ground. He also talked about all of the garbage from their school and how people should not litter.

 I challenged him to get a few friends together and pick up trash at lunchtime or after school.

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6. Read some books on Earth Day. Check out a few books on caring for the Earth to teach, and set an excellent example for your children.

This gets younger children interested and excited about Earth Day. Here are a few of our favorite go-to books about the Earth:

  • The Lorax
  • The Earth Book
  • Recycle by Gail Gibbons
  • Where Does the Garbage Go?

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7. Organize an Earth Day block party. Extend the knowledge outside your family and get the entire neighborhood involved.

Make invitations (on recycled paper, of course) and bring everyone together to celebrate and brainstorm all the ways you can make a difference in the community and the earth as a whole.

8. Walk whenever you can instead of driving. Show your kids how to reduce their carbon footprint and be kinder to the earth by walking or riding their bikes whenever possible instead of driving.

Go as a family and make it a bonding experience.

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9. Celebrate with Earth Day snacks. Enjoy Earth-themed snacks with your family: blue and green earth cupcakes or cookies, dirt and worms pudding, or maybe even something you have grown with your hands.

Visit the organic farmers market to choose some fresh fruits and veggies.

10. Research ways to reduce waste. As a family, research ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Vow to turn off the water while brushing your teeth, turn off lights when not needed, walk instead of drive, volunteer to clean up local parks, and plant trees.

Learn how to lessen your carbon footprint and work together towards it as a family.

11. Clean out. Find out what products in your home are harmful to you and your family as well as the environment.

Commit to replacing them with natural alternative cleaners, body products, air fresheners, etc. Be sure to dispose of them properly.

earth day scavenger hunt printable

12. Celebrate with these free Earth Day activity printables. Here is a fun family activity to do together on Earth Day.

Use our free Earth Day packet and print out these printables to use on Earth Day. 

earth day bucket list

Earth Day bucket list

Do you need some suggestions on what to do for Earth Day? Print out this bucket list of Earth Day activities to use on April 22nd! 

With Earth Day coming up and the first signs of Spring, here's a fun edible craft to do with the kids! Earth Day Activity Sprout Cupcakes

Sprout Cupcakes: Fun Earth Day Edible Activity

Here is another fun activity and a way to celebrate Earth Day with your family. Plus, it’s a treat everyone can enjoy together! 

  • Yields: 24 cupcakes
  • Ready in 60 minutes

With Earth Day coming up and the first signs of Spring, here's a fun edible craft to do with the kids! Earth Day Activity Sprout Cupcakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 box chocolate cake (plus required ingredients)
  • 1 container of chocolate frosting
  • 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies
  • Green taffy

Additional Materials:

Mini terra-cotta clay pots

With Earth Day coming up and the first signs of Spring, here's a fun edible craft to do with the kids! Earth Day Activity Sprout Cupcakes

Directions:

1. Prepare cupcakes as directed on the box. Allow cooling completely.

2. Place chocolate cookies in a large resealable bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.

3. If using terra-cotta clay pots, place one cupcake (still in the liner) inside of each pot, and then continue with the following steps.

4. Spread a layer of chocolate frosting on each cupcake. Sprinkle crushed Oreos on top to create the appearance of dirt.

5. Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, cut out leaves and sprouts from the taffy. Place a sprout in the center of each cupcake.

Note: The terra-cotta clay pots shown in the final photo are 3 for $1 at Dollar Tree.

And that’s it! This a fun DIY idea you can do as a family and enjoy the fruits of your labor. 

These are all great ways to unplug and celebrate Earth Day together as a family. However, don’t let it just be a once-in-a-year activity.

Come together as a family and decide which activity you will continue to do every day (or as often as possible).

For us, it will be starting a compost and, of course, getting our garden going! Most importantly, take the time to spend together as a family.

Even if it means just going out for a bike ride, a walk through your local community Garden, or pitching a tent in the backyard and stargazing, unplug and connect!

Happy Earth Day! 

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth O. says

    March 25, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    It’s nice to have activities like this during and even if it’s not Earth Day. It’s good to teach the kids how to take care of our environment. I love the ideas!

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  2. Katie McLaughlin, Pick Any Two says

    March 25, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    Love these ideas! This Earth Day we’ll be celebrating by taking a trip to the farmers market to buy some fresh, local produce, and also planting a new tree in our backyard. We are also very techy people, so we try to get outside as much as possible to balance all that time indoors in front of our screens.

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  3. adriana says

    March 25, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    What a fun idea! Unplugging is so important and definitely something we don’t do enough!

    Reply
  4. Nicole Escat says

    March 26, 2016 at 5:34 am

    As you can see, everyone has their own handy gadgets now. People are really busy playing games, enjoying the downloaded apps and socializing. I hope everyone wakes up even kids and will realize that we have to pay attention in our environment too.

    Reply
  5. Tiffany Hathorn says

    March 26, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    These are some great ideas to do all throughout the year. My son and I started gardening a couple of years ago and love it.

    Reply
  6. Dawn says

    March 27, 2016 at 12:59 am

    These are great activities to do. Every Earth Day we try to unplug, and go outside and have some family fun.

    Reply
  7. Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says

    March 27, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    Earth Day is my daughter’s birthday, so we usually have a party! But, we also have a garden and work hard to teach our children to not waste and to recycle as much as possible.

    Reply
  8. Lisa Rios says

    March 27, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    I think these are activities which we must do almost every day to save our planet so the future generation can live better. Planting a tree, starting a garden & researching on ways to reduce waste are great ideas.

    Reply
  9. Amy Anderson says

    March 27, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    Great tips! I’m loving that garden – it looks amazing! I need to come over with my bowl haha!

    Reply
  10. Kristen says

    March 27, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    I love this post! We never regret days outside with our boys

    Reply
  11. April G says

    March 28, 2016 at 8:20 am

    This is a great post. I love outdoor activities with my family

    Reply
  12. Lynndee says

    March 28, 2016 at 8:55 am

    These are really great ideas. Never thought about some of these. But we are into composting and have been doing it for five years now. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Melissa Bernardo says

    March 28, 2016 at 10:20 am

    Id love to plant some tress with my boys on Earth Day this year.

    Reply
  14. CourtneyLynne says

    March 28, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    These are some great ideas! I really want to start gardening! Maybe I will actually do it this year.

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  15. Nicole Betts says

    March 28, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    This year we want to start a garden. Living in Hawaii, we have no excuse! I bough my daughter a lil garden tool set and apron/hat/gloves for Easter just for this reason.

    Reply
  16. Carol Farr says

    March 29, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    This would be a nice project for the grand kids, thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  17. Ashley says

    March 30, 2016 at 8:53 am

    Love this post! Now that it’s starting to warm up here we are all itching to just be outside all the time.

    Reply
  18. Emily Smith says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:49 am

    My husband and I like to take our boys to hike up a nearby mountain. We live in Oregon and we like to show them how beautiful it is here and hope that it encourages them to appreciate nature and do their part to keep the planet healthy.

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