Shout out to planet Earth for keeping us all grounded. Let’s celebrate.
Tuesday, April 22 marks Earth Day — an annual holiday that’s celebrated by more than a billion people across 192 countries. This year’s campaign is “Our Power, Our Planet.” EarthDay.org has a plethora of resources that can help you get involved on local, national, and global levels. A few of our favorites include:
- The 2025 Earth Day theme snapshot briefing — your resource for all things Earth Day and environmental advocacy.
- The Climate Literacy Communications Toolkit — learn about the key messaging and research behind climate literacy.
Additionally, here are a few must-know facts about the history of Earth Day:
- Senator Gaylord Nelson spearheaded the creation of Earth Day after witnessing an oil spill in Santa Barbara, CA. Under his leadership, the first Earth Day was in 1970.
- The first Earth Day sparked an outpouring of environmental activism, and less than six months later, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency were formed.
- Earth Day went global in 1990.
Interested in volunteering with a local environmental org in honor of Earth Day? Look no further than Keep Fort Worth Beautiful and Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club.
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Check out these local upcoming events honoring Earth Day:
- Build your own terrarium | Friday, April 18 | Grab the kiddos, grades K-5, and head to the Wedgwood branch of the Fort Worth Public Library to turn recycled soda bottles into vibrant terrariums.
- Earth Day: Run GREEN DFW | Saturday, April 19 | Don green and run for the planet in the 5K, 10K, or half-marathon races along the Trinity River Trail. Registration starts at $39.
- Free admission at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Friday, April 25 | Saunter through 23 specialty gardens at an ideal place to appreciate nature, gardening, and diverse plant life.
- Nature Con at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge | Saturday, April 26 | Explore the wonders of nature from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with hands-on activities, food trucks, hay rides, crafts, and educational talks about Earth.
