Inspired by Senator Gaylord Nelson, a junior senator from the State of Wisconsin, Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970. Concerned about the environment and a recent oil spill in Santa Barbara, California, Sen. Nelson enlisted the help of Pete McCloskey, a republican senator, to help bring national attention to the issues of air and water pollution and other environmental concerns that negatively impact our planet.
Celebrated annually by the U.S., on April 22, Earth Day has spread abroad and is now celebrated globally by approximately 193 countries. By bringing global attention to the issues that adversely affect our planet, we can slow down the negative impact of these factors and
preserve our most precious resource, our planet Earth.
This year, Ms. Joyner’s science classes are celebrating Earth Day by creating colorful posters to bring attention to environmental issues such as water and air pollution, and to remind us of ways to save our Earth. Teaching our children ways to protect and save our planet will ensure a healthier Earth for future generations.