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Earth Day and Ecology

Earth Day is April 22.

Earth Day and Ecology

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.

Last updated on Sep 9, 2025 1:42 PM