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Earth Day
Earth Day is a global holiday that celebrates our planet's environment. Every year on April 22, people host different events to remember the Earth. But Earth Day is not just about appreciating the environment—it's about preserving it as well.
Here is a collection of Scholastc Kid Reporters' coverage of what people in their communities are doing to "make every day Earth Day."
Articles
Canton's Future is Bright Green
by Kayleigh Bondor
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 24,2008
Canton, Ohio is kicking off a major effort to become a "greener" city this Earth Day, and it all started with a contest for kids.
by Kayleigh Bondor
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 24,2008
Canton, Ohio is kicking off a major effort to become a "greener" city this Earth Day, and it all started with a contest for kids.
Earth Day in Long Island
by Jacqueline Minogue
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 22,2008
Earth Day is a big deal at my school, Our Lady of the Hamptons in Southampton, New York. Even the youngest students are doing what they can to help.
by Jacqueline Minogue
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 22,2008
Earth Day is a big deal at my school, Our Lady of the Hamptons in Southampton, New York. Even the youngest students are doing what they can to help.
Celebrate Earth Day!
by Carly Rogers
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 22,2008
Have you ever really wondered what Earth Day is, or have you thought of ways to celebrate the Earth? Well, come experience Earth Day - Alexandria, Louisiana style!
by Carly Rogers
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 22,2008
Have you ever really wondered what Earth Day is, or have you thought of ways to celebrate the Earth? Well, come experience Earth Day - Alexandria, Louisiana style!
Animals in Your Backyard
by Taylor Keaton
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 22,2008
You can have a wildlife habitat right in your own backyard. David Mizejewski, co-host of Animal Planet's TV show Backyard Habitat, says everyone can introduce wildlife-friendly gardening in their own yards and help preserve animals.
by Taylor Keaton
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 22,2008
You can have a wildlife habitat right in your own backyard. David Mizejewski, co-host of Animal Planet's TV show Backyard Habitat, says everyone can introduce wildlife-friendly gardening in their own yards and help preserve animals.
What's a "Greenerator"?
by Michael Riordan
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 22,2008
Going green is what everybody is talking about on the educational and earth-friendly Web site, Act Green!
by Michael Riordan
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 22,2008
Going green is what everybody is talking about on the educational and earth-friendly Web site, Act Green!
Margate Elementary Seeing Green
by Juliette Johnson
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 21,2008
Everyone is trying their best to save the environment. But one school is going to the extreme to help out in a very important way.
by Juliette Johnson
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 21,2008
Everyone is trying their best to save the environment. But one school is going to the extreme to help out in a very important way.
Caring For Their Community
by Joe McIntyre
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 21,2008
Some environmental problems seem so complex they leave many people feeling helpless in working toward a solution. However, students in the High School Life Skills Class at Erie II BOCES School in Angola, New York, have learned there are some things tha
by Joe McIntyre
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 21,2008
Some environmental problems seem so complex they leave many people feeling helpless in working toward a solution. However, students in the High School Life Skills Class at Erie II BOCES School in Angola, New York, have learned there are some things tha
Celebrate Earth Day
by David Watson
Scholastic News Online | April 5,2007
Earth Day is a global holiday that celebrates our planet's environment. Every year on April 22, people host different events to remember the Earth. But Earth Day is not just about appreciating the environment, it's about preserving it as well.
by David Watson
Scholastic News Online | April 5,2007
Earth Day is a global holiday that celebrates our planet's environment. Every year on April 22, people host different events to remember the Earth. But Earth Day is not just about appreciating the environment, it's about preserving it as well.
Earthfest
by Blake Seitz
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | May 7,2007
Students at Town Center Elementary School in Coppell, Texas, organized a special event to celebrate Earth Day called Earthfest. At Earthfest, kids had the opportunity to learn about the importance of protecting our environment. The students who helped
by Blake Seitz
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | May 7,2007
Students at Town Center Elementary School in Coppell, Texas, organized a special event to celebrate Earth Day called Earthfest. At Earthfest, kids had the opportunity to learn about the importance of protecting our environment. The students who helped
Trees in Midland
by Marisa Gonzales
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | May 3,2007
In West Texas, trees are not native. That means if the people of West Texas want trees, they have to plant them. With that in mind, Midland, Texas, is celebrating 30 Days of Green this April with events all month long to plant and clean this West Texas
by Marisa Gonzales
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | May 3,2007
In West Texas, trees are not native. That means if the people of West Texas want trees, they have to plant them. With that in mind, Midland, Texas, is celebrating 30 Days of Green this April with events all month long to plant and clean this West Texas
Cleaning Up
by Indrya Johnson-Coulombe
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 21,2007
Not all plants are great for every environment. Some plants are growing too fast and are doing harm. So to help clean up the environment, people are volunteering to pull these plants.
by Indrya Johnson-Coulombe
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 21,2007
Not all plants are great for every environment. Some plants are growing too fast and are doing harm. So to help clean up the environment, people are volunteering to pull these plants.
Albuquerque Mayor Cleans Up
by Jacob Schroeder
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 16,2007
Mayor Martin Chavez has made a positive difference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, especially when it comes to the environment. Recently he was recognized for extending his influence around the world.
by Jacob Schroeder
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 16,2007
Mayor Martin Chavez has made a positive difference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, especially when it comes to the environment. Recently he was recognized for extending his influence around the world.
Waving the Green Flag
by Megan Dolan
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 13,2007
NASCAR racing is a popular and exciting sport. Racecars reach speeds of over 200 mph and have engines that are six times more powerful than street cars. Unfortunately, these high performance cars usually burn leaded fuel that is not environmentally fri
by Megan Dolan
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 13,2007
NASCAR racing is a popular and exciting sport. Racecars reach speeds of over 200 mph and have engines that are six times more powerful than street cars. Unfortunately, these high performance cars usually burn leaded fuel that is not environmentally fri
My Town is Going Green
by John Foran
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 12,2007
My town, Radnor, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is almost finished with our new middle school. I recently got a sneak preview of what I can expect this fall as an incoming sixth-grader.
by John Foran
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 12,2007
My town, Radnor, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is almost finished with our new middle school. I recently got a sneak preview of what I can expect this fall as an incoming sixth-grader.
Going Green
by Maeve Hammond
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 12,2007
Most people grow plants in gardens or farms. But my city decided to grow plants on a new roof! Battle Creek, Michigan, is going green. The city is using plants on the new roof for the Battle Creek Police Department. That's why this project is called a
by Maeve Hammond
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 12,2007
Most people grow plants in gardens or farms. But my city decided to grow plants on a new roof! Battle Creek, Michigan, is going green. The city is using plants on the new roof for the Battle Creek Police Department. That's why this project is called a
