Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. In 2026, the theme for Earth Day is “Our Power, Our Planet.”
By tapping into some of the learnings, outcomes, and legacy of the first Earth Day, earthday.org is building a, coordinated, diverse movement, one that goes to the very heart of what Earth Day is all about, empowering individuals with the information, tools, messaging and the communities needed to make an impact and drive change. One small way to participate in Earth Day is through cleanups. Go on a walk with a trash bag and help to clean up any plastic that you find. Plant a tree or visit a park, and just enjoy nature.
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