Earth Day is Thursday April 22, 2010 and is the 40th anniversary of the day; every year since 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated in countries worldwide on April 22 as a way to spread environmental awareness. One way to do this may be to get crafty working alone, or in a group of friends or children. Reportedly Earth Day crafts are made from recycled items, such as egg cartons, potato bags, or tin cans.
According to Kaboose there are several crafts that can be done to celebrate Earth Day. Some of these crafts are, tin can herb garden, pet food dispenser made from an empty laundry soap or fabric softener jug, a mobile made from egg cartons, and plastic milk jugs made into planters.http://www.earthday.net/earthday2010http://holidays.kaboose.com/earth-day/
Earth Day Craft Ideas
- Paint a terra cotta pot to decorate it, add some soil and seeds and grow your own plants.
- Make your own paper from recycled paper scraps.
- Melt down all your old candle ends, pour the wax into small glass jars and add wicks to make your own candles.
- Make your own kite with a grocery bag and string.
- Decorate reusable tote bags to use on your next shopping trip.
- Make Earth Day themed jewelry, magnets and posters to remind yourself to recycle.
Earth Day: How to Make a Green Environment Spinner Game
This video starts by discussing the issues today and what Earth Day stands for. The gentleman in the video has a created an Earth Day game to help get kids involved and shows how to make the game. He states you can decorate the spinner anyway you want, the items needed are glue, bristle board, scissors and markers.
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Fast Facts
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Earth Day
April 22nd, 2010
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Earth Week
April 19th to the 23rd 2010
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Crafts are Made of
Recycled Items
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Many Volunteer
To clean up litter, Plant trees, or Help with recycling drives
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Item Ideas
cartons, Milk jugs, tin cans, fruit and vegetable bags, etc.
