On April 22, 1970, millions of Americans participated in the first Earth Day to increase awareness about environmental issues around the world. That movement has grown into Earth Month throughout all of April to continue spreading awareness locally and internationally. Learn about Earth Month, environmental issues, and ways to make your life more environmentally friendly through upcycling and recycling with the resources on this page.
Booklists
Adult Books for Earth Month
Earth Month Books for Kids
Resources
- Earth Month Displays at the Library
Colorado Springs Utilities is sharing information about wise water usage and conservation with informative displays at several Library locations. You’ll find information about utilities, energy rebates, water-wise planting, water and energy usage tips, and more! Stop by East, Cheyenne, Monument, Old Colorado City, and Penrose as well as Library 21c to learn more. - Green Living
A curated guide of resources to help you adapt to living a greener lifestyle. - Learn to Make Reusable Bags at PPLD
Struggling with Colorado’s new single-use bag fee? This video has instructions on how to upcycle a t-shirt into a reusable shopping bag. (All ages) - Create: Bee Gardens
Learn some techniques to start your very own bee-friendly garden, including planting native wildflowers that attract pollinators, and making a bee bath out of polymer clay. (All ages) - Create: Visible Mending
Ripped shirt... throw it away? No way! In this video, you'll learn about visible mending, a technique for fixing up damaged clothes with a little extra flair. (All ages)
Recommended Websites
- Earth Day – National Archives (all ages)
A collection of Earth Day resources from the National Archives - Earth Day - Smithsonian (All ages)
Learn about Earth Day Founder Gaylord Nelson and explore exhibitions, resources, and Podcasts that highlight Smithsonian efforts to advance sustainability.