庆祝地球日和植树节的点子

植树节vs地球日

Arbor Day was originally proposed in the 1800's as a day to plant a tree with the intention of repopulation. Arbor Day is now a widely celebrated holiday across the nation. 在70年代， Earth Day was set as a holiday to raise awareness of pollution and other environmental issues.

These type of holidays are intended to raise public awareness of nature and environmental protection and air and water pollution.

庆祝的方式

Arbor Day and Earth Day are celebrated in the spring, typically in April and May, 取决于你所在的州. Here are a few practical and fun ideas you can do to celebrate these holidays and make a difference.

在你的社区里

• 到户外去享受大自然.
• 种一棵树，种一种 社区花园.
• 参观公园或植物园.
• 在沙滩上漫步，在小路上骑自行车或远足.
• 在人行道和道路上捡垃圾.
• 帮助或协调社区服务活动.
• Donate to an environmentally friendly cause, charity or 食品分发处.

在你的院子里

• 放一个喂鸟器或鸟舍.
• 捡起掉落的树枝来美化你的家.
• Plant something green, such as a tree, native grasses or butterfly-friendly flowers.
• 设置一个堆肥箱.

在你家里

• 寻找节能的方法.
  • 固定空气和 水泄漏.
  • Install long-lasting, energy-saving LED light bulbs.
  • 拔掉不使用的电器插头.
• 改用环保清洁产品.
• 注册所有账户的电子账单 to reduce paper.
• 储存并重复使用塑料袋.
• Safely dispose of light bulbs, electronics, batteries, paint and chemicals/toxins.

在你的工作场所或办公室

• 买一个可重复使用的水瓶或咖啡杯.
• Install long-lasting, energy-saving LED light bulbs.
• 想办法减少纸制品的使用.
• Commit to biking 或者每周拼车上班一次.
• Recycle.

儿童植树节

Think about some of these ideas to celebrate Arbor Day with kids.

• 参与或协调 儿童的志愿者 event.
• 捡垃圾.
• 建造一个鸟舍或喂食器.
• 建造一个玻璃水族箱.
• 建造一个虫子旅馆.
• 制作地球日拼贴画.
• 用回收的产品做一个艺术项目.
• 参观动物园.
• 在室内或室外种点东西.

成人地球日活动

Here are a few Earth Day activities many adults enjoy.

• Make a donation to a charity in honor of Earth Day.
• Clean out your closet and donate items to a second-hand store.
• 在室内或室外种点东西.
• 在公园或公共场所捡起垃圾.
• 参加地球日活动或讲座.
• 参观植物园.

You can also contribute and recognize Arbor Day and Earth Day year round by using earth-friendly practices every day.