Preserve what's left by reducing pesticide use, filling your garden with pollinators and supporting local beekeepers. Several species of bees are endangered due to deforestation, harmful pesticides and climate change. Some thought-starters: turning off the lights when you leave a room and taking shorter showers. Come up with a bunch of actionable ways that will encourage your entire household to care for our planet 24/7, 365.

Take a moment to come up with all the ways - big or small - that you can turn Earth Day into Earth Year. Just fire up your tablet or computer, and take in all the natural beauty that the world has to offer. Stop by the Channel Islands in California, Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park and the Statue of Liberty in New York City - without even leaving your house. Spend the day traveling the globe without even needing to pack a suitcase. From planning an eco-friendly picnic to participating in a yard sale, we’ve rounded up a bunch of fun Earth Day activities for you and your family to show your appreciation for Mother Nature. There are so many different ways you can make an impact on Earth Day - and all the weeks, months and years to follow. You can also turn it into a teachable moment for kids, helping them better understand the importance of taking care of the planet for all the generations to come.

That means, you should carve out time to reassess your own carbon footprint and commit to making eco-friendly lifestyle changes. Celebrated annually on April 22, Earth Day is a welcome reminder to give our planet some much-needed TLC to ensure a better, healthier future.

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