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Earth Day Resource Page

🔹 Educational & Advocacy Resources

  1. EarthDay.org
    • The official Earth Day site with toolkits, event listings, campaigns, and actions for climate and environmental justice.
    • Explore initiatives like The Great Global Cleanup, Climate Literacy, and Canopy Project.
  2. EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
    • U.S. government resource for Earth Day activities, environmental data, and sustainability tips.
    • Great for educators, students, and community organizers.

🔹 Native Plant and Wildlife Support

  1. National Wildlife Federation – Native Plant Finder
    • Enter a zip code to find plants native to your region that support pollinators and birds.
  2. Audubon Society – Plants for Birds
    • Offers native plant lists by zip code, along with guidance on how to create a bird-friendly yard or balcony.
  3. Plant Native
    • Directory of native plant nurseries across the U.S., plus regional planting guides.

🔹 Local Action & Community Involvement

  1. VolunteerMatch – Environmental Opportunities
    • Search for local Earth Day cleanups, planting projects, and sustainability initiatives.
  2. The Great Global Cleanup
    • A global effort to remove billions of pieces of trash from neighborhoods, beaches, rivers, and parks.

🔹 Resources for Teachers & Families

  1. National Geographic Education – Earth Day Resources
    • Lesson plans, activities, and videos for classrooms and curious learners.
  2. NASA Climate Kids
  • Fun, educational site for children that explains climate science with games, activities, and stories.

🔹 Sustainable Living Guides

  1. Low Impact Living
  • Offers practical advice on reducing personal environmental impact across home energy, food, waste, and travel.

 2. EcoChallenge.org

  • Interactive platform that turns sustainability efforts into group challenges for schools, businesses, and individuals.

Bonus Tip:

Host a Local Event!
Use EarthDay.org’s event map to find or promote cleanups, workshops, or plantings in your area.

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