Earth Day is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment, that is held on April 22nd. It was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in in 1970 and is celebrated in many countries every year.
Read more about the history of this day, as described by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson.
Join others in South Florida celebrating Earth Day on April 22, 2021
at museums, film, cleanups, classes, giveaways, and more!
Did you know that Earth Day is celebrated by about 1 BILLION people in 192 countries?
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