When Is Earth Day

Earth Day is April 22. Earth Day is most often observed by the media, hundreds of local groups and noted on calendars on April 22..and many observe Earth Week and Earth Month and since most events and festivals need to take place on a weekend, ED is observed on the weekends before and after. Others also observe it on March 21 and World Env Day is on June 6...

Why Earth Day?

Because it works. Annual occasions throughout history and in all cultures provide meaningful opportunities for celebration, education and action. Earth Day observations and celebrations include all social sectors, nationalities and cultural groups. Earth Day is a successful catalyst for ongoing environmental education, action and change. Earth Day activities offer important points of entry to address worldwide environmental concerns as well as the opportunities for individuals and communities to focus on their local environmental problems. Local activities include clean-ups, restoration projects, parades, fairs, conferences, and concerts. Because Earth Day observances broaden the base of support for environmental programs, rekindle public commitment, and enroll participation from every social and business sector, they can be used to implement wide-scale programs that bring people together to act for the common good.