Earth Day is an annual event celebrated by many on April 22nd and throughout the months of April and May. There are plenty of planet-friendly activities to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Celebrate Earth Day with your family by participating in these fun, interactive and educational Earth Day activities. Taking the time to appreciate and discuss the earth will have a lasting impression. Here is your guide to Planet-Friendly Earth Day Activities for Central NJ Families.

Planet-Friendly Earth Day Activities for Central NJ Families

There are plenty of Earth Day activities you can do at home with your family. Get your family thinking about Mother Nature with one (or more) of these Earth Day activities.

• Plant something. It can be as simple as flower seeds in a cup or more complicated like a vegetable garden.
• Go for a walk. Take a hike and talk about how nature is important to our world. Family-Friendly Hiking Trails in Central NJ
• Recycle. Look around the house and discuss which items should be recycled.
• Reuse. Upcycle your trash. Get creative with reusing before discarding it.
• Pick up litter. This is a great opportunity to talk about the effects humans have on the earth.
• Get organized. Go through toys, clothes and books and decide which items are no longer needed and can be donated to be reused again by someone else.
• Save water. Make signs to post near the sinks about turning the water off when it’s not in use, like brushing your teeth.
• Read a book. Visit your local library and find books focused on the earth. Public Libraries in Central NJ
• Collect nature for a craft. Bring home whatever you find and get creative.
• Get a recyclable water bottle. Transition to an eco-friendly reusable bottle.
• Start composting. Composting biodegradable food and materials is a great way to feed soil, organisms in the soil and plant life while reducing waste.
• Build a birdhouse. You will need a couple pieces of wood for birds to stand on and a place to put bird feed.
• Become a better grocery shopper. Get a reusable grocery bag to limit all the plastic produced in the world.
• Shop local. Try to buy local, ethical and environmentally sustainable products.
• Enjoy nature. Set aside time to enjoy nature.