7 Inspiring Earth Day Projects You Can Do This Weekend
Posted by OXO Australia on 20th Apr 2023
There’s no better way to celebrate Earth Day than by organising some fantastic activities for your family or community that help out our planet. Whether indoors or outdoors, home or further abreast we've got a range of great activities for you to try.
To underscore our commitment, OXO has partnered with 1 % for the Planet, a global group of brands that give back to environmental nonprofits focusing on sustainable food systems, cleaner water and air, and increased funding for environmental educational programs.
Ready to do your part? We’ve got you covered. Here are 7 Earth Day projects for kids you can try this weekend. Even doing just one or two will make a difference and can help teach children that taking small steps and working together to protect our planet does have a big impact.
1. Make a bird feeder. Bird watching right outside your window can be thrilling for little kids, especially when you can attract them with a homemade feeder. To make one, tie a piece of yarn or string securely to a pinecone and then slather it in peanut butter. Roll the creation in birdseed to coat the outside and then tie the feeder to a branch in the yard.
2. Go camping. Of all the Earth Day activities for kids, camping is bound to be a crowd-pleaser. Even if you just pitch a tent in the backyard, you’ll have a chance to gaze at the stars, name the constellations, and just be a part of the amazing outdoors and wildlife Australia has to offer.
3. Try composting. A small compost bin under the sink makes quick work of table scraps and soiled paper. Put the kids in charge of scraping plates into the bin and checking the regular garbage to make sure nothing compostable was misplaced. Once the bin is full, fertilize your flower beds or donate it to a public garden or farmer’s market in your community.
4. Plant seeds. Digging in the dirt is an easy and fun way for kids to connect with nature and understand how things grow. Microgreens are fast-sprouting—the payoff comes in just a few weeks. Basil, mint, chives and thyme also come up quickly and can be kept in this herb keeper to prevent premature wilting.
5. Host a Toy Swap How many discarded toys are strewn about your house? Fix this situation by having your children set aside four or five toys they’re ready to let go. Ask a few friends to do the same with their kids and then get together to swap. It’ll be a fun teachable moment about recycling and giving things we no longer need a new home.
6. Visit a Park. Whether it’s a local park, a nearby nature or wildlife reserve, or one of our many national parks, spending time in the wonder of our country’s landscape will make a great impression on young kids. Learn about the plants and animals in your area and how to volunteer to help preserve the park for generations to come.
7. Throw a litter pick-up party. Ask your kids to rally their friends to help tidy up their local community in one weekend. Choose a few blocks around your neighborhood or a local park, playground, or school that could use a little TLC.
There’s no better way to celebrate Earth Day than by organising some fantastic activities for your family or community that help out our planet. Whether indoors or outdoors, home or further abreast we've got a range of great activities for you to try.
To underscore our commitment, OXO has partnered with 1 % for the Planet, a global group of brands that give back to environmental nonprofits focusing on sustainable food systems, cleaner water and air, and increased funding for environmental educational programs.
Ready to do your part? We’ve got you covered. Here are 7 Earth Day projects for kids you can try this weekend. Even doing just one or two will make a difference and can help teach children that taking small steps and working together to protect our planet does have a big impact.
1. Make a bird feeder. Bird watching right outside your window can be thrilling for little kids, especially when you can attract them with a homemade feeder. To make one, tie a piece of yarn or string securely to a pinecone and then slather it in peanut butter. Roll the creation in birdseed to coat the outside and then tie the feeder to a branch in the yard.
2. Go camping. Of all the Earth Day activities for kids, camping is bound to be a crowd-pleaser. Even if you just pitch a tent in the backyard, you’ll have a chance to gaze at the stars, name the constellations, and just be a part of the amazing outdoors and wildlife Australia has to offer.
3. Try composting. A small compost bin under the sink makes quick work of table scraps and soiled paper. Put the kids in charge of scraping plates into the bin and checking the regular garbage to make sure nothing compostable was misplaced. Once the bin is full, fertilize your flower beds or donate it to a public garden or farmer’s market in your community.
4. Plant seeds. Digging in the dirt is an easy and fun way for kids to connect with nature and understand how things grow. Microgreens are fast-sprouting—the payoff comes in just a few weeks. Basil, mint, chives and thyme also come up quickly and can be kept in this herb keeper to prevent premature wilting.
5. Host a Toy Swap How many discarded toys are strewn about your house? Fix this situation by having your children set aside four or five toys they’re ready to let go. Ask a few friends to do the same with their kids and then get together to swap. It’ll be a fun teachable moment about recycling and giving things we no longer need a new home.
6. Visit a Park. Whether it’s a local park, a nearby nature or wildlife reserve, or one of our many national parks, spending time in the wonder of our country’s landscape will make a great impression on young kids. Learn about the plants and animals in your area and how to volunteer to help preserve the park for generations to come.
7. Throw a litter pick-up party. Ask your kids to rally their friends to help tidy up their local community in one weekend. Choose a few blocks around your neighborhood or a local park, playground, or school that could use a little TLC.