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Earth Day

Happy Earth Day!

On April 22, we celebrate our shared home by learning how to best protect it and create a brighter, healthier future for all people.

Countdown to Earth Day

Show your Colors

Grab your crayons or colored pencils and share your Earth Day colors! Download and color the EPA Earth Day Coloring Sheet.

EPA Earth Day Coloring Sheet (pdf)
Teach, Learn, and Share

Discover environmental education resources for teachers and students.

Lesson ideas and resources for educators
History of Earth Day

More than 20 million Americans participated in one of the largest grassroots community service movements in our history at the first Earth Day in April 1970.

Explore the history of Earth Day

Earth Day

Happy Earth Day!