Happy 50th Earth Day
APRIL 22ND IS EARTH DAY, WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Other than being grateful for the blue skies, reduction in smog, the increase in wildlife sightings, and the beautiful wildflowers, what will you be doing for Earth Day this year? Let us know! Feel free to post them on social media and tag @sanrafaelgreen.
Here are a few places to get you started while sticking to the public health orders: San Rafael Public Library Borrowed Time Project https://srpubliclibrary.org/borrowed-time/ and the County-wide Green Energy Challenge https://sanrafaelclimateaction.org/earth-day-renewable-energy-challenge/.
Earth Day Activities To Do From Home
Check out activities, recipes and videos to enrich your Earth Day from our Marin Non Profits.
Cool the Earth – Adopt a Polar Bear
Got 30 minutes for your kids on Earth Day? Gather your family for the ‘Adopt a Polar Bear’ experience and pledge to fight climate change. Your collective pledges will help restore the arctic habitat, as Cool the Earth will make a donation to adopt a polar bear on your behalf! This program is available from April 22 – May 31. https://cooltheearth.org/adoptapolarbear/
Marin Audubon Society – Junior Birdwatcher
Learn about native birds found in your neighborhood. Of all wildlife, birds are the most abundant and easily seen. Their beauty, song, and ability to fly provide a magical connection to nature, helping our souls to soar. From your yard, porch, balcony or on your walks, while practicing social distancing you can watch birds!
One Tam – Backyard BioBlitz
You can host a kind-of BioBlitz in your backyard, your front yard, off your fire escape—wherever you want. The sky’s the limit! Literally: Track migrating birds outside of your window or on your block and input them into the database or just write them down for your memory. BackYard BioBlitz: See The Parks From Wherever You Are
The Marine Mammal Center
Earth Day Eats – To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd The Marine Mammal Center and Top Chef Eric Adjepong have teamed up to help families across America learn how we can work together to protect our ocean and create an exciting Seal-Approved, Ocean-Friendly Earth Day family dinner. Earth Day Eats
River Otter Ecology Project
Projects for Children and Great Videos – River otters inhabit every part of our watersheds (rivers, estuaries and ponds/lakes) in Marin. They spend time on land and in the water. Get to know this interesting animal with the River Otter Fact Sheet. Then look at the Projects for Children. We recommended making the Watershed Friend Finger Puppets. Then use your finger puppets to act out the story called Why We All Love Water: A Story. Last, but not least, check out their great video library of otters and other wildlife in Marin or watch an animated video called In Celebration of River Otters.
Wild Care – Be a Wildlife Hero!
You can be a hero for Wildlife this Earth Day! WildCare has some easy suggestions so that you can help wildlife this spring and in the future. https://www.discoverwildcare.org/ways-to-be-a-wildlife-hero/
Visit the San Rafael Climate Change Action Website
Learn what others in your community are doing to combat climate change, and find suggestions for simply things you can do to get involved. https://sanrafaelclimateaction.org/
Make Salt Dough Nature Ornaments
The whole family can join in on this simple activity and enjoy nature all around their home. You’ll find all the instructions here.
Borrowed Time
Visit our Borrowed Time webpage for ongoing information about programs and activities that address climate change.
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