Earth Day was started in 1970 by UNESCO as a day to celebrate the Earth and environmental protection. Maryland hosts several Earth Day events on environmental themes. Check them out below.

 

• UMD Sustainability is hosting Earth Month events! Check them out at https://sustainability.umd.edu/earth
• Prince George’s County Earth Day programs: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3488/Earth-Day
• The Maryland STEM Festival hosts a YouTube-based Earth Day event 4/22 at 5PM EDT. This will include guest presenters and a preview of this year’s Festival. https://marylandstemfestival.org/events/earthday2021