1. Melissa Lopez LRC320 Audience Fifth Grade

2. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 nd and is an annual event. Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson started Earth Day in 1970 in an effort to create awareness and to show support for the protection of our environment. In 1990, Earth Day became recognized worldwide. Today more than 500 million people in 175 countries observe and celebrate Earth Day each year. History

3. Let’s Take Action What Can We Do? Here are some Ideas Plant a tree Make pine cone birdfeeders Visit a nearby recycling facility

4. Plant a vegetable garden Go on a nature hike Clean up litter at your local city park Attend an Earth Day event Nationwide events can be seen at www.earthday.netwww.earthday.net so you can pick an event close to you. Cook a special Earth Day meal using healthy, organic foods See table decorating tips at “Eco-Friendly Dinner Party”.Eco-Friendly Dinner Party

5. What Will you do?