This year's Earth Day - Sunday, April 22, 2012 - is again a day of action and civic participation, to encourage people to promote renewable energy, practice responsible energy consumption and create quality green jobs.? If you can't play hooky, there are lots of Earth Day activities and trips on surrounding weekends. For events and activities worldwide, visit Earth Day. Earth Day is always April 22.
During National Park Week, April 21-29, 2012, entrance is free at the 397 national parks. In addition, there are lots of deals and discounts in the parks and in nearby cities.
1. Find Earth Day Activities and Events around the World
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2. National Parks Week, April 21-29, Includes Earth Day Hikes & Activities
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During National Park Week, April 21-29, 2012, there are free entrance fees to all 397 national parks. Several parks have hikes and activities planned on Earth Day, and the weekends surrounding it. Several parks have 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.
If you want details about national parks near you, visit About.com's National & State Parks Web site.
3. The Nature Conservancy Celebrates Earth Day
The Nature Conservancy has links to places in almost every state, where you can volunteer to help clean up protected reserves, which are popular places for hiking, bird watching and family walks. This year, the goal is to create a Picnic for the Planet that will set a world record!4. Earth Day Hikes and Bicycling with the Appalachian Mountain Club
Lots of hikes, bike rides and even climbing trips are scheduled in eastern states, including Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode Island on Earth Day and later that week.? Go to the outdoor activity page to see what's happening near you.
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