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Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally through earthday.org …

Earth Day 2026 is Wednesday, April 22. So, what is Earth Day? How did it come to be? How can we celebrate Earth Day? Here are 10 activities and ideas to discover, enjoy, and respect our beautiful …

3 days ago · Other notable calendar dates for April 2026 The following are other holidays, celebrations, and events occurring in April: April Fools' Day - Wednesday, April 1 Tax Day - Wednesday, April 15 …

Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Earth Day is …

Oct 27, 2009 · Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues and the holiday is now a global celebration that’s sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days …

Apr 22, 2025 · Earth Day is an annual global event on April 22 that celebrates Earth and raises public awareness about the environment.

Apr 16, 2025 · Earth Day is a grassroots initiative that has become the world’s largest secular holiday—around the world. Every year, Earth Day falls on 22 April. So, what exactly is Earth Day, …

Mar 22, 2026 · Earth Day is an annual celebration honoring the achievements of the environmental movement and raising awareness of the importance of long-term ecological sustainability. It is …

History Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970. Peace activist, John McConnell proposed the day of March 21, 1970, the first day of spring, to honor the earth and the concept of peace. The date …