20+ Earth Day Crafts and Recipes To Make

Happy Earth Day!

Today on April 22nd we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. This annual event is celebrated around the world to show our love for Earth and share ways we can protect it.

Every year my family and I try to do something together on this day to help our planet. I participated in beach cleanups with my Dad when I was young

and I try to teach my girls now about cleaning up litter and recycling. We like to plant flowers and seeds in our yard and enjoy exploring nature together. 

Today I am sharing some of our favorite Earth Day inspired crafts, recipes, and activities to do at home with your kids. Teach them about saving our planet and have fun doing it!

“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the Earth.” —Henry David Thoreau

Recipes: 

1. Chocolate Pudding Dirt Cups with Strawberry Ladybugs by For the Love of Food

2. Earth Day Fruit Plate by JDaniels 4 Mom

3. Earth Day Party and Blue Raspberry Slushies by For the Love of Food

4. Earth Day Cake Pops by Sugar Spice and Family Life

5. Hummus Flower Power Dip by For the Love of Food

6. Creepy Crawly Dirt Cups by For the Love of Food

Crafts and Activities:

1. Black Glue Earth Day Craft by Messy Little Monster

2. Earth Day Recycled Crayons by Today’s Creative Life

3. DIY Upcycled Princess Crowns by For the Love of Food

4. Paper Mache Earth Day Globes by Housing a Forest

5. Star Stamped Earth Craft by I Heart Crafty Things

6. Earth Art Made with Dirt by Kids Activities Blog

7. DIY Flower Pens and Painted Pots by For the Love of Food

8. Earth Mosaic by Crafts by Amanda

9. Earth Day Milk Jug Wreath by Sparkling Buds

10. Neighborhood Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt by For the Love of Food

11. Recycled Straw Earth Art by I Heart Crafty Things

12. Milk Jug Flowers by Crafty Journal

13. Earth Day Crayons by Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

14. DIY UpCycled Bird Feeder by For the Love of Food

15. Earth Day Salt Dough Ornaments by Practically Functional

16. Springtime Nature Trail Scavenger Hunt by For the Love of Food

16. Earth Day Button Tree Art by Make and Do Crew

17. Coffee Filter Earths by Mess for Less

18. DIY Painted Rocks For Kids By Kids by For the Love of Food

Some of our favorite Earth Day memories include this planting flowers party at Chick-fil-A in San Antonio in 2o18. 

Another fun memory was my 2014 Earth Day party.

I hosted this festive gathering when Ava was just a baby and I invited my fellow military spouses for a poolside lunch.

We enjoyed the beautiful day together and everyone went home with recycled goodies including crayons and seeds.

Earth Day 2016 at the park. One of our favorite places to be. 

“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” —John Muir