10 Fun Earth Day Activities and Photos

We environmentalists tend to take ourselves pretty seriously most of the year, but Earth Day should be fun, in addition to being educational. If you’re looking for a unique way to commemorate Earth Day 2012, you’ve come to the right place. Here are ten activities — some conventional, some unorthodox — to make this Earth Day one to remember.

1. Plant a Tree

photo credit: alexindigo

2. Hug a Tree

photo credit: snre

3. High 5 Woodsy for His Stellar Advice (“Give a hoot — don’t pollute!”)

photo credit: U.S. Army Environmental Command

4. Recycle and Compost

photo credit: eoringel

5. Get Tips from Smokey Bear (“Only you can prevent wildfires!”)

photo credit: USFS Region 5

6. Garden with Your Family

photo credit: Josh Parrish

7. Brush Up on Conservation Literature

photo credit: campdarby

8. Go to an Earth Day Event

photo credit: NASA Goddard Photo and Video

9. Pick Up Trash at a Local Park

photo credit: alexindigo

10. Spread the Word – Tell a Friend About Earth Day

photo credit: Chris Sgaraglino

Happy Earth Day from Go Green Travel Green!

photo credit: Missoula Public Library

What are your big plans for Earth Day? Link to your favorite Earth Day photo in the comments!

About the author

By: Kimberly Sanberg. Kimberly is an editor, communications guru, and the Co-Founder of Go Green Travel Green, a top website for moms who want to live green, save money, and continue to travel after they have kids. Kimberly enjoys writing travel stories, product reviews, and green living tips for families. When she’s not busy chasing her son around, she likes listening to LPs and frequenting thrift stores. Find her on Google+.

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