Earth Day in Your Backyard

Creating a Nature Mandala

Art is a great way to connect with nature. Explore your backyard to see what kind of mandala art you can make.

Connect Kids to Nature

Nature and green spaces have been known to reduce depression, anxiety, and prevent nature deficit disorder. Connecting children to nature is actually a lot easier than you think, and it all starts with curiosity; which is something that all children have naturally. For more tips on how you can connect kids with nature click here.

Make an Insect Hotel

Learn about different insects and observe them in a safe habitat! More information here from garden therapy.

Learn about the Native Fauna and Flora of Mount Diablo

Do some Bird Watching

Birds. They tend to go unnoticed in your day to day life, but birds exist everywhere. When you are walking through your neighborhood, take a moment to look up. You’d be surprised how many different birds you hear or see.

Did you know that indigenous tribes used to use bird noises and behavior to track other animals? Learn more about bird language.
Do Contra Costa Birding Bingo

Other Things to do

Go on a walk in your neighborhood.
Hang out in your backyard.
Listen to Mr. Eco’s Earth Day concert
Listen in on Preschool Story Time and Craft this week, which are all themed around Earth Day.
City Challenge-with CalAcademy at 10:00
Build a Fairy House