Founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day in 1970, Earth Day Network (EDN) at http://www.earthday.org promotes environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide. Our mission is to build broad-based citizen support for sound, workable and effective environmental and sustainable development policies for all.
This year, Earth Day was on Thursday, April 22, 2012. Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22. Some cities start celebrating a week in advance, ending the recognition of Earth Week on April 22nd. Others host month long events to stress the importance of teaching about our environment. The United Nations celebrates Earth Day each year on the March equinox, which is often March 20, a tradition which was founded by peace activist John McConnell in 1969.
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The EnviroLink Network
http://www.envirolink.org
The EnviroLink Network is a non-profit organization founded in 1991. EnviroLink maintains a database of thousands of environmental resources and provides internet services to non-profit organizations.
The Environmental Literacy Council
http://www.enviroliteracy.org
An independent, non-profit organization, the Council gives teachers the tools to help students develop environmental literacy: a fundamental understanding of the systems of the world, both living and non-living, along with the analytical skills needed to weigh scientific evidence and policy choices.
Kids Do Ecology!
http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/nceas-web/kids/
This site is designed to help you discover ecology! Learn about Ecology, World Biomes, Marine Mammals, Conservation Projects and check out their EcoLinks.
Environmental Kids Club @ The EPA
http://www.epa.gov/wastes/education/index.htm
For children (ages 5-12). Learn about the environment and things that you can do to protect it through games and activities.
High School Environmental Center @ The EPA
http://www.epa.gov/wastes/education/teens.htm
Site provides high school students with information about air & water issues, waste & recycling, conservation, health & safety, ecosystems, & community environmental conditions. Also links to internship & scholarship opportunities, environmental careers & community involvement projects.
Center for Biological Informatics of the U.S. Geological Survey
http://biology.usgs.gov/cbi/
This area of the NBII provides educators, parents, and students of all ages with access to online resources that emphasize the teaching of biology, biodiversity, and ecology.
LearnNPS @ The National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/learn/home.htm
If you're a teacher searching for classroom materials, a student doing research, you'll find curriculum, fun and games, a guide to park Junior Ranger programs and a host of other fun and educational media.
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