Illustrated by: Sabine Deviche
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Earth Day: annual day set aside to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. First celebrated April 22, 1970... more
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Things to Do for Earth Day
For our contribution to Earth Day we gathered together some informative websites to visit and also included some fun things of our own. For your eyes, we created a modified Ask A Biologist banner as a tribute to the day. It was inspired by the creative folks at Google. For your ears we have two musical compositions that use several of our bird recordings from our virtual aviary. We also have a way to exlpore the different biomes that make Earth an amazing place and one we need to protect.
... and remember even though the official Earth Day celebration is only once a year, you can practice what you learn all year round.
For your eyes – creative things to view and visit
Sabine Deviche created our Earth Day graphic. You can also visit our Zoom Gallery to see some of Earth's amazing plants and animals. It is like having your own microscope.
For your ears – music to listen to
We have a real treat from composer Z. M. E. Barnes. Last year she composed two pieces for Earth Day. You will notice both compositions include some vocals from our birds found in the virtual aviary. You can use our Bird Finder tool to have your own fun with the birds.
Tall Grass Episodes [length 5:22]
Chetowaik’s Nest [length 5:15]
For your adventure – biomes to explore
The Earth is a very special planet with many places to explore. Even if you cannot travel to all of them, we have a way for you to trek through the many different biomes. As you visit each unique environment you can spend time learning about some of the plants and animals that live there.
For your curiosity - websites to visit.
Earth Day History – Earthday Network
Earth Day - EPA
EOL - Encyclopedia of Life
Ecological Footprint -Calculate the impact you are having on the planet and how you can reduce any negative impacts you might be having on Earth.
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Bibliographic details:
- Article: Earth Day All Year
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: April 21, 2010
- Date accessed: November 22, 2024
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/explore/earth-day-all-year
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (2010, April 21). Earth Day All Year. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved November 22, 2024 from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/explore/earth-day-all-year
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Earth Day All Year". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 21 April, 2010. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/explore/earth-day-all-year
Dr. Biology. "Earth Day All Year". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 21 Apr 2010. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. 22 Nov 2024. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/explore/earth-day-all-year
MLA 2017 Style
Earth from space, 35,000 km (22,000 miles) away. Wikimedia / NASA
Below are a few Earth Day related shows from our companion podcast.
Be Part of
Ask A Biologist
By volunteering, or simply sending us feedback on the site. Scientists, teachers, writers, illustrators, and translators are all important to the program. If you are interested in helping with the website we have a Volunteers page to get the process started.
