Earth Month was established in April 1970 and is non-political. It is a month intended to develop momentum for a full year's worth of work on improving the environment. In this collection, you can learn about ways you can be involved in helping our planet!
Earth Day also began in 1970 and is celebrated annually around the world on April 22. Various events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. It's celebrated annually on June 5.
This day encourages motorists to take a day off from driving your vehicle and find other ways to go places that will not hurt the environment.
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“Environmental Ed” explores the meaning of an Ecological Footprint and considers the size of his own Ecofootprint while guiding students to consider the demands they place on the Footprints measure...
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“Environmental Ed” shows man-made inventions inspired by nature’s architecture and engineering genius. Observation is the key to the science of imitating nature called biomimetics. More examples of...
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“Environmental Ed” introduces students to many interesting facts about snakes — even reminding us that the carnivorous snake may be the reptile that humans fear the most.
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“Environmental Ed” informs us that biodiesel is among the most diverse fuels imaginable and that it is nontoxic and biodegradable. It can be produced from any fat or oil such as soybean and vegetable...
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“Environmental Ed” shows man-made inventions inspired by nature’s architecture and engineering genius. Observation is the key to the science of imitating nature called biomimetics. More examples of...
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Clemson Extension Water Resource Agent Terasa Lott visits The Lynches River County Park in Coward, SC to learn all about educational and fun activities for guest of all ages.
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After floating through the hilly Piedmont, you arrive at the Sandhills of South Carolina. Between 55 and 100 million years ago the sea level was higher and the coast was farther inland. Marine fossils...
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RiverVenture needs your help! Riverventure Headquarters has heard reports of problems in the estuary. A sign warns people not to collect or eat shellfish such as oysters and clams. People are testing...
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When George Vanderbilt envisioned his grand estate in Asheville, N.C. in the late 1800s, his goal was to be a self-sustaining property. Today, still family owned, the Biltmore continues to honor his...
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Faith Ringgold A Closer Look Sometimes an artist pays tribute to other artists by incorporating them into artworks. Faith Ringgold has chosen to honor Vincent Van Gogh in a colorful quilt. How many...
