Earth Day Is Monday 4/22

When is Earth Day?
This year, Earth Day is Monday 4/22/13.

What is Earth Day?
Earth Day was started as a way to celebrate and raise awareness about the Earth and its environment. It is celebrated world-wide. The first observation of Earth Day was on 3/21/1970. The United Nations made April 22 International Mother Earth Day in 2009. Lately, the focus on Earth Day had been about recycling, reusing, and reducing your carbon footprint.

FREEBIES:

• Free entrance to select National Parks April 22-26.
• Caribou Coffee: Although they are closing many stores nationwide, they are still offering a free cup of coffee if you bring in a reusable mug on 4/22. Also, if you Like them on Facebook, they will plant a tree in Central or South America.
• Pottery Barn Kids: Kids get a free pack of seeds! Freebie runs from 4/20-4/22, while supplies last.
• Starbucks: Bring in your own reusable mug and receive a free coffee or tea on Monday 4/22.
• Target: Stop by Guest Services on 4/21 and receive a free reusable bag. (1 per guest, while supplies last.) Some of the lucky bags may have free samples inside them as well.

Our free bag from last year

• Qdoba: Buy one entree, get a second free on Monday 4/22. They will also be giving out reusable bags, while supplies last. I saw this on a sign at our local store, but have not found anything on their website.

Qdoba sign

• Disney Store (see #4 on the list): Bring in 5 plastic grocery bags and receive a reusable Cars or Brave bag on 4/22.

Easy Ways to Celebrate:

• Plant a tree in your yard.
• Have the kids help you sort the recycling and bring it to the recycling bins.
• Let the kids pick out flowers and have them plant them in the garden.
• Recycle used cans, bottle caps, or paper towel/toilet paper rolls into crafts. (I have a wind chime craft that uses bottle caps and lots of paper towel/toilet paper roll crafts.)
• Start a vegetable garden in your yard.
• If the park/store is close by, walk instead of driving your car.
• Have the kids help clean up trash at the local park. Many cities have a community clean up event for Earth Day.

LINKS:
EarthDay.org