This year's 50th anniversary of Earth Day falls on April 22nd, 2020. Even though COVID-19 is making everyone stay at home, there are many ways both you and your kids can celebrate virtually (and inside). From downloadable coloring books to local park live streams, here is a list of kid-friendly earth day activities you can do at home:

 

Kid-Friendly Earth Day Activities You Can Do At Home

Make Upcycled Crafts

Make repurposed greeting cards with the Summit Metroparks

Visit the Zoo from Home

See your favorite zoo animals live with Cleveland Metroparks' Virtual Classroom

Learn Energy Efficiency Tips in Every Part of the Home

Check out NOPEC's interactive Tip House for room-by-room energy efficiency tips

Watch Interactive Science Experiments

Watch interactive science videos from the Great Lakes Science Center

Color Your Heart Out

Download free printable Earth Day coloring books from PrimaryGames 

Learn About the Energy-Efficiency of Your Home

Conduct a home energy audit with your kid with ENERGY STAR's Kid Home Check-Up

Learn Earth Day Lessons from Netflix

Watch any of these family-friendly movies about Mother Earth

Play Online Games 

Have your kids learn ways they can protect the environment by playing Recycle City

Attend a Virtual Storytime

Watch a virtual Barnes & Noble live reading of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax

Make a New Recipe

Make your own granola bars and dog treats with recipes from Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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Categories: Energy Efficiency