Friday, April 22^nd is Earth Day! It also happens to be my birthday, but enough about me. Let’s talk about celebrating the 46^th year of honoring the earth!

What better way to celebrate than sharing time and knowledge about the importance of Earth Day and preserving our most precious resource. These craft ideas can be done at home, school, or anywhere you have the opportunity to spread awareness about Earth Day. If you have an idea to add, please share it in the comments. And be sure to like and share this page on your social media to spread the word.

Plant a poem, plant a flower. I love this craft from Sturdy for Common Things. Poetry and nature seem to really go hand in hand, so this is a great activity for appreciating both. And it’s a great way to encourage beautifying and preserving our earth.

Teach kids about recycling with these handmade recycled robots. With these robots you can us a variety of recyclable materials to reinforce the importance of recycling.

Recycled bottles turn into awesome contemporary vases with this recycling project. Do this as a family project or with a group of friends for handmade home décor.

These recycled can planters are easy to make and encourage recycling along with beautification. You can paint and/or decorate the cans to make these as simple or complex as you like!

Create your own wine bottle bird feeder. Keep our feathered friend happy and healthy while recycling your old bottles.