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13 must read books on the environment and climate change for adults

Celebrate our home planet with these activities

The Exploratorium–Explore Earth Day history, science, and activities to help you notice the world around you—even around your home—to understand some of the big ideas behind the science of Earth’s systems. Visit the Exploratorium HERE

25 Books to Celebrate Earth Day

33 Great Children’s Books About Earth Day

10 Simple Things to Do to Celebrate Earth Day from Teen Vogue

10 Simple Choices for a Healthier Planet. Learn more HERE

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) —Looking back: 10 conservation wins from the last 10 years

WWF Art For Earth
WWF is inviting people to create art pieces that show the importance of nature, the ways in which it inspires us, and what it personally means to them. We’re asking that people share their art with the digital world on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #ArtForEarth and tagging WWF. Throughout the week, WWF will share some of our favorite pieces to highlight on our social media accounts. Whether you’re a professional artist or looking for a creative outlet, we invite you to join this movement of creative self-expression for nature.

Daily artistic themes to guide your artwork:

Monday, April 20: Wildlife
Tuesday, April 21: Freshwater
Wednesday (Earth Day), April 22: One Planet
Thursday, April 23: Food
Friday, April 24: Forests
Saturday, April 25: Climate
Sunday, April 26: Oceans 

LEARN MORE HERE About Art For Earth

Center for Biological Diversity: Saving Half the Earth: An Earth Day Discussion- April 22, 2020 at 4 p.m. Pacific time
If we’re going to halt the wildlife extinction crisis, we have to protect the places where these animals and plants live. Join us on Earth Day — this Wednesday — for a special discussion about our ambitious goal of protecting 30% of wildlands and waters by 2030 and half of them by 2050. The presentation will include the Center’s Executive Director Kierán Suckling and our Public Lands Director Randi Spivak.T his week’s conversation will dive into the value of our public lands and waters, the importance of thinking big, and what it will take to ensure wild animals and plants have long-term protection for the places they call home. TO REGISTER for the WEBINAR HERE

International Dark Sky Week (during Earth Day celebrations) learn more

Rainforest Action Network- Participate in a virtual march. Learn more

Take Action with Beyond Pesticides to Tell USDA that Organic Production Matters to Nutrition Guidelines. To take action go HERE

Learn about The rapid decline of the restless, chirruping house sparrow

Take Action for Monarch Butterflies. Since their peak in the mid-90s, monarch populations have decreased by 90 percent, in part due to the widespread use of Roundup and other toxic pesticides. Tell the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to ban Roundup, so we can save this incredible insect before it’s too late. Take Action this Earth Day HERE

So much we can all do. Participate, Take Action, Learn, and Share in Earth Day 2020.

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