Earth Day

John Hoeven

On Earth Day, we celebrate all the gifts the world and nature make available to us. We recognize our complete dependence on its bounty. And we acknowledge the need for good stewardship to preserve its fruits for future generations.

EARTH DAY : APRIL 22, 2020

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REDISCOVERING OUR GIFTS

Friends 10^th Annual Earth Day Celebration Goes Virtual

Please join the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park as we celebrate our ability to work and live sustainably in the Virgin Islands! Each year Friends puts together the annual environmental fair commemorating Earth Day. This event is typically attended by virtually all school children on St. John and focuses on the fields of natural and cultural resources, renewable energy, recycling, coral reef preservation, and environmental education. This year we went virtual.

“Earth Day, Every Day” Virtual Seminar Series

Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day Around the World.

Our Earth Day Seminars recorded on April 22 are all available for your viewing pleasure here.

PLEASE LINK THROUGH TO THE VIDEOS AND ENJOY!

Other Earth Day activities:

POSTER COMPETITION
Get out your crayons, your pencils, your paints and get creative.
New Deadlne: April 30

BEACH CLEANUP
This is now a solo affair. We encourage everyone to do what they can to pick up trash on our beaches. Thank you.

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, the NPS is highlighting earth sciences and stewardship of natural resources throughout April. The global celebration is going digital this year with our parks, programs, and partners highlighting online resources and things to do in your own community. Check here for lots of great ideas.