Earth Day Project Ideas
Even though we try hard each and every day to help our Earth by recycling, conserving water, and protecting our environment, it’s great to be reminded how important it is to teach our children how to take care of the Earth. This year, let’s help out with these Earth Day Project Ideas.
Being a good steward of the earth doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. There are lots of projects that you can do yourself or as a family to help preserve the environment.
Earth Day Cupcakes and Treats
- Bug Cupcake Cones
- Flower Pot Pie and Honey Bees
- Earth Day Cupcakes from Bird on a Cake
- Dr. Seuss Lorax Cupcakes
- Earth Day Party from Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke
- Rainbow Earth Day Marshmallow Pops from The Decorated Cookie
- Sunshine Pops from Hungry Happenings
Earth Day Crafts
- Homemade Suet and Bird Feeding Station
- Homemade Paint
- Earth Day Crayon Craft from Today’s Creative Blog
- Plantable Paper from Alpha Mom
- Mr. Recycle Head Man from Delia Creates
- How to Make a Plantable Paper Earth from Modern Parents Messy Kids
- Paper Beads from Paper Vine
- Leaf Animals from Ko-Ko-Ko Kids
- Earth Day Felt Counting Book from Repeat Crafter Me
- Cherry Blossom Art from Alpha Mom
- Printable Tree Planting Kit from Chick A Bug
- Earth Day Pledge Printables from Bablisme
Gardening & Feeding the Birds
- Vintage Recycled Bird Feeding Station
- How to make a Raised Garden Bed
- Repurposed Bird Feeder
- Bird Seed Ornaments
- Frugal Ways to Attract Butterflies from Premeditated Leftovers
- Outdoor Potting Planting Area from Today’s Creative Blog
- Stop Weeds the Natural Way from Stockpiling Moms
- Organic Fertilizer from Nest of Posies
- How to Grow Wheat Grass
Recycling Projects
- Blue Jean Pocket Silverware Holder
- Gift Wrapping Kit
- Chalkboard Painted Vases
- Recycling K Cups from Today’s Creative Blog
- Cardboard Box Birthday Party from On To Baby
- Nine Uses for Leftover Newspapers from Homemade Simple
- File Cabinet turned into Garage Storage from Trash to Treasure Blog
- Set up a Home Recycling Center from Home Storage Solutions 101
- Watering Jug from A Journey to a Dream
- Kids Card Holder from In Light of the Truth
- Egg Carton turned Gift Box from Fiskars
Upcycle
- Beverage Cart Makeover
- How to Build a Wood Pallet Deck
- Rustic Office Desk from Barn Doors
- 16 Upcycled Projects using Shutters
- Baker’s Rack Organizing
- Drawer turned into a Medicine Cabinet from Better Homes and Gardens
- Shutter turned Console Table from HGTV
- Garden Bench from Deja Vue Designs
Other ways to make every day Earth Day
- Conserve Water
- Take your bike instead of your car
- Choose reusable shopping bags
- Opt for LED Bulbs
- Orange Vinegar Cleaner from Stockpiling Moms
- Homemade Cleaners from Stain Removal 101
- Don’t flush away money – check your toilet for leaks
- Volunteer to pick up litter in your neighborhood
- Plant a Tree
- Compost your Waste
- Make a Rain Barrel from Family Handyman
- Buy Local Food
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