Celebrate the day with inspiration from Jane Goodall
1. Happy Earth Day! Celebrate with a virtual tour of National Geographic’s Becoming Jane exhibit, all about the life of environmental activist Jane Goodall. For even more about her, watch the documentary Jane Goodall: The Hope as it premieres on National Geographic Channel, Hulu, and Disney+ at 9pm. Also check out Nat Geo’s 20 ways to save the Earth as a family for ideas to honor the day.
2. Introduce your little one to the power of live theatre from your own home! Join Imagination Stage for a virtual performance of one of their most popular Theatre For Young Audiences shows, Blue. Designed for kids ages 1-5, this full-length digital presentation also includes director commentary and at-home activities. (Suggested donation of $10.)
3. Get ready to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday tomorrow with the Folger Shakespeare Library! They’ll be hosting a virtual birthday event tomorrow with a bunch of activities for kids and families. Join them by sharing your creations, from super quick-and-simple ideas to more ambitious ones, or just get ready to enjoy and revel in others’ contributions. Go here to for more info on how to be part of the fun.
4. Today’s National Park Week theme is — you guessed it! —Earth Day. The National Park Service has loads of suggestions on ways to celebrate and lots to explore through its website.
5. A Plague-Month Journal (who can relate?) 😂
PS: Don’t for get about the remote clean-up for Earth Day mentioned in yesterday’s Five Things.
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