Earth Day 2022 in Birmingham: date, what is it, and activities and events for kids and adults near me

Earth Day 2022 is almost upon us, a day which calls on us all to unite and work to protect our planet.

Events are due to take place around the world to mark the special day, which was first held in 1970.

Here’s all you need to know ahead of the day, what it’s all about, and which events are taking place in Birmingham this year.

What is Earth Day?

Marking its 52nd anniversary this year, Earth Day’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide.

According to the official website of the day, Earth Day is “the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 150,000 partners in over 192 countries to drive positive action for our planet.”

The day is to raise awareness of what needs to be done to protect the planet for wildlife and future generations.

What are the origins of Earth Day?

Since its creation in 1970, Earth Day has grown to a point where approximately 1 billion people worldwide take part.

The day was devised by US senator Senator Gaylord Nelson, the junior senator from Wisconsin, who had long been concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States.

Inspired by the student anti-war movement, Senator Nelson wanted to infuse the energy of student anti-war protests with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution.

A young activist called Denis Hayes was recruited to organise the campus teach-ins and they choose April 22, a weekday falling between Spring Break and Final Exams, to maximise the greatest student participation.

Since this first day, Earth Day has grown to a truly global event.

When is Earth Day 2022?

Earth Day this year is set to take place on Friday, 22 April. Events will take place on this day and across the weekend.

What activities are taking place in Birmingham?

Happy Mother Earth Day

Address: 286 Baldwins Lane, Hall Green, B28 0XB

Taking place at Baldwin Street in Birmingham, the public are invited to join The Soul Angels to celebrate Earth Day 2022.

The group will be planting positive seeds for the future and there will be meditation to meet Mother Gaia herself.

There will be rituals to cleanse our soul as well as providing you with tools to manifest your greatest future to date.

Tickets are £22.15 and included in the price is a gift from Mother Earth and will finish up the evening with a soothing Cacao drink.

Wild Earth Kids Workshop

Address: St Thomas’ Church, Stourbridge, Market Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AG

Taking place at the church in Stourbridge, you are invited to come and make seed bombs and upcycled planters.

Sustainable materials will be used in the creation process, and finished products can be taken home afterwards.

The suggested age for people taking part is four years and above, but you can contact the group if you think your younger child would enjoy the session.

The session is due to take place between 10am and 11.30am on Friday, 22 April and tickets are £10.

For more information and to book a place, visit the eventbrite page