Cities nationwide host events to celebrate Earth Day

Clean the Ravine in Worthington: On April 21, volunteers will be gathering for around four hours to plant trees and bushes, remove invasive plants, mulch and spruce up nearby gardens.

Earth Day Jubilee in Santa Monica, Calif. - Heal the Bay, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping the watersheds and coastal waters of the Los Angeles area safe, will be hosting a jubilee on Santa Monica pier to “celebrate the beauty of the oceans.” This event will focus on educating youth about the environmental movement.

A great way to teach kids about how plants grow is by growing a seed in a jar. All you need is a mason jar, paper towels and seeds of your choice. First, wet the paper towels and shove them into the jar but not too tightly. Then, place the seed inside the jar at the side. Re-wet the towels when needed and watch the seeds grow.

Flower crowns are fun to make and can teach young children to appreciate the beauty of nature. For supplies, you need any soft stemmed flowers and scissors if wanted. Braid or knot the stems together to create a cute accessory for people of all ages.

A fun way to get kids outside on Earth Day is by creating or finding a scavenger hunt online of things you can find in your area and printing it out. This activity teaches kids how to identify plants and to pay more attention to the life around them.

National Day of Action to Stop Dirty Banks in Cleveland - Along with many other people around the United States, individuals are staging non-violent demonstrations to protest banks funding climate destruction.

Cleveland Clinic Earth Day Event in Strongsville: On April 20, the Cleveland Clinic Strongsville Family Health Center will host multiple vendors and educators from a variety of sources and programs to promote investing in the planet.

End the Era of Fossil Fuels Rally in Washington, D.C.: A youth-led rally will take place in Washington, D.C. at the Freedom Plaza. Following the rally, the individuals will march to the White House to urge President Biden to follow through with his promise to end the fossil fuel era.

Cape Coral Cleanup in Cape Coral: With plans to host the biggest cleanup the city has ever seen, Cape Coral will be hosting around 5,000 volunteers to help clean up the lasting effects of Hurricane Ian. The focus will be on recovering the trash and debris left over from the storm.