Celebrating Earth Day with Kids

Earth Day reminds us to take care of our planet Earth and all the living creatures that call it home, whether they are plants, animals, humans, or other organisms. As parents and guardians, it’s our responsibility to teach our children about the importance of caring for the Earth and being cognizant of the impacts of our actions.

Celebrating Earth Day — which falls on Saturday, April 22^nd this year — with your kids is a great way to make them aware of these issues and to instill in them a sense of responsibility towards our planet. Keep reading to learn some fun and educational activities you can do with your kids to celebrate Earth Day to positively impact the environment.

Tree Planting Events (Mississauga)

The goal of the One Million Trees program this year: plant 1500 trees and shrubs across Mississauga. Wow! You and your little ones can volunteer to help plant these trees and shrubs across 11 sites in the city. By planting trees, not only do your kids gain environmental and conservation awareness, but they also get involved in the community and learn about the personal health benefits of living with trees and being immersed within greenery.

To register for a tree-planting event, visit the event website.

Earth Day @ Spadina Museum

You and your little ones can take a trip to the historic Spadina Museum this Earth Day to create sustainable craft projects, learn about pollinators, and visit their current art exhibit called “Dis/Mantle”. This event is perfect for you and your family if you’re looking to celebrate and educate your family about Earth Day on a budget, as it’s absolutely free!

To learn more about the event, visit the event website.

Earth Day Eco-Market @ Toronto Botanical Garden

Feel like shopping? Toronto Botanical Garden is hosting an Earth Day Eco-Market on Earth Day this year. From 10AM to 4PM, local artisans and vendors will sell and showcase their unique selections of sustainable products.

These products will be:

• Nature-inspired
• Eco-friendly
• Botanically-themed

To learn more about this event, visit the event website.

Earth Day @ Downsview Park

Looking for more free Earth Day fun? The Play Zone at Downsview Park has you and your little ones covered! Learn about Earth and celebrate Earth. This event is packed with hands-on activities ripe with education and exploration.

This includes:

• Tree planting
• Trishaw rides
• Guided nature walks

To learn more about the event and to view updates to scheduled activities, visit the event website.

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