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EARTH DAY: Marking its 41st anniversary on Friday, April 22, 2011 Earth Day will be celebrated by millions around the world.

The idea behind the day - honoring the planet and all living things that inhabit it - began during the early 1960's hippie movement, as Earth Day bloomed into a grass roots cause that eventually culminated in the first official U.S. observance celebrated in 1970.

"A Billion Acts of Green" is the slogan for Earth Day 2011. Will you commit an "act of green"? The world is depending on you.

Today, many cities extend Earth Day celebrations for an entire week to increase awareness of recycling and better energy efficient communities with the official Earth Day observances on April 22.   In 2011, watch for major campaigns to help get more people involved in recycling, planting a tree, and other activities aimed at helping to protect the only planet we've got.  Be part of this special occation and share with others facts, news, student projects, coloring pages, crafts ideas, information and history, as well as environmental events & festivities, celebrations & activities anywhere in the world.

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Crafts for Earth Day - Fun for kids of all ages with Earth Day coloring pages and ideas for making kites and "Litter Bugs" from recyclables, and complete instructions for melted crayon and tissue paper globes, nature place mats and more.

Planet Pals - Kid-friendly community with fun facts, activities, and resources for learning more about planet Earth, recycling & conservation, and lots of links to Earth Day information around the Web.

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt - Great learning resource as young visitors answer questins on this virtual hunt with related Earth Day online games & activities.

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