Shout out to planet Earth for keeping us all grounded. Let’s celebrate.

Tuesday, April 22 marks Earth Day — an annual holiday that's celebrated by more than a billion people across 192 countries. This year’s campaign is “Our Power, Our Planet.” EarthDay.org has a plethora of resources that can help you get involved on local, national, and global levels. A few of our favorites include:

The 2025 Earth Day theme snapshot briefing — your resource for all things Earth Day and environmental advocacy.
The Climate Literacy Communications Toolkit — learn about the key messaging and research behind climate literacy.

Additionally, here are a few must-know facts about the history of Earth Day:

Senator Gaylord Nelson spearheaded the creation of Earth Day after witnessing an oil spill in Santa Barbara, CA. Under his leadership, the first Earth Day was in 1970.
The first Earth Day sparked an outpouring of environmental activism, and less than six months later, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency were formed.
Earth Day went global in 1990.

Interested in volunteering with a local environmental org in honor of Earth Day? Look no further than Keep Fort Worth Beautiful and Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club. | Photo by @jrh79_

Check out these local upcoming events honoring Earth Day:

Build your own terrarium | Friday, April 18 | Grab the kiddos, grades K-5, and head to the Wedgwood branch of the Fort Worth Public Library to turn recycled soda bottles into vibrant terrariums.
Earth Day: Run GREEN DFW | Saturday, April 19 | Don green and run for the planet in the 5K, 10K, or half-marathon races along the Trinity River Trail. Registration starts at $39.
Free admission at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Friday, April 25 | Saunter through 23 specialty gardens at an ideal place to appreciate nature, gardening, and diverse plant life.
Nature Con at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge | Saturday, April 26 | Explore the wonders of nature from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with hands-on activities, food trucks, hay rides, crafts, and educational talks about Earth.