Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day now includes events in more than 193 countries, which are now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network.

1. 22 April
“Time spent among trees is never time wasted.”

2. WhatisEarthDay?  One of the most widely celebrated
environmental events across the globe
 To increase awareness and appreciation of the
Earth’s natural environment
 Celebrated in more than 192
countries each year
 Originally celebrated at Spring Equinox
around 21 March
 But now the United Nations has designated
22 April as the International Mother Earth
Day.
 Earth Day Network coordinates this
annual day across the globe.

3. WhyCelebrateEarthDay?  About appreciating the uniqueness of our planet
Earth with its incredible biodiversit
 Various national and international activities are
conducted to understand th biodiversity and
how should we protect our nature – plants,
animals and environment.
 Earth Day is a day dedicated to increasin
awareness about the Earth, its issues a
problems.
 Today, more than 1 billion people now
participate in Earth Day activities each year,
making it the largest civic observance in the
world.
 Various policy agreements and acts are
sanctioned such as Clear Air Act, Clean Water
Act, Endangered Species Act and
many other

4. ImportanceandValueofTrees:-

5. Trees:CommunityandSocialValue
 Important part of every community
 Streets, parks, playgrounds – create peaceful,
aesthetic and pleasing environment
 Increase the quality of life by bringing natural
elements and wildlife habitats.

6.  Cool Shade
 Old trees serve as historic landmarks – great source
of town pride
 Trees reduce the heat island effect in cities

7.  Trees heal
 Trees reduce violence
 Trees mark the seasons
 Trees create economic
opportunities
 Trees are teachers and playmates
 Trees bring diverse groups of
people together
 Trees add unity
Top22BenefitsofTrees:-