This year's Earth Day theme is 'The Green Generation Campaign.' Negotiations for a world-wide new global climate agreement are schedule for this December, so Earth Day 2009 has been designated a day of action and civic participation, to encourage people to promote renewable energy, practice responsible energy consumption and create quality green jobs. Earth Day is always April 22; it's on April 22, a Wednesday in 2009. If you can't play hooky, there are lots of Earth Day activities and trips on surrounding weekends.
1. Find Earth Day Activities and Events around the World
Friedland
Here's where to find links to activities, hikes and events in countries and cities around the globe.
2. National Parks Week, April 18-26, Includes Earth Day Hikes & Activities
L Friedland
During National Park Week, April 18-26, 2009, there are many hikes and activities on Earth Day, and the weekends surrounding it. Several park has Junior Ranger programs on the weekends. Others have a variety of activities including family nature walks, sailing adventures, birding and fix-up the trails projects.
