Earth Hour Activity Ideas For 2023
Give an Hour for Earth by spending 60 minutes doing something – anything – positive for our planet.
Consider these Earth Hour Activity ideas!
What is Earth Hour?
Earth Hour is a global annual environmental action to demonstrate the commitment to protecting the planet. The first Earth Hour occurred in 2007 in Sydney, Australia where 2.2 million people participated by turning off the lights in unity for the planet!
When Is Earth Hour?
Earth Hour occurs annually and this year it is on March 25th from 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM – anywhere in the world.
1. Go Geocaching!
Since Earth Hour falls on a weekend, you can extend your eco-celebration into the daytime with an adventure in nature.
Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunt where you use GPS coordinates to find hidden containers called ‘caches’. This is a global activity with millions of caches hidden in over 190 different countries.
Caches typically have a logbook within them so you can log your green act in the ledger for all to see.
Sometimes there are small treasures within where you can take something and leave something behind for the next treasure hunter.
2. Share a Plant-Based Meal
Studies have shown that switching to a plant-based diet can have the biggest impact at the personal level.
Double your impact by sharing a plant-based meal together!
If you don’t feel comfortable cooking from scratch, find pre-made goods, try a meal kit service or order from a local restaurant.
Enjoy your plant-based meal by candlelight! Avoid paraffin wax and choose a plant-based candle instead.
3. Take It Outside
Grab a headtorch and go on a moonlit walk. Use AllTrails to find local pathways you can take together to discover your own neck of the woods. Connect with your local Field Naturalist Society or conservation area to see if they have upcoming events.
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4. Stargazing
No need to RSVP for dazzling entertainment when nature provides a free show every evening.
Put your phones away and look up! Grab a blanket, a beverage and find a place nearby with the best view of the sky.
If you want to practice beforehand, here are 5 Easy Constellations That Everyone Can Find.
Take it a step further and explore how different cultures around the world share their myths and legends using the same constellations.
5. Shadow Puppets
Shadowgraphy is the art of performing a story or show using images made by hand shadows.
Get creative with these nature-inspired creations.
Dream up the climate future you want to see and make that story come to light.
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6. Learn Something New
Learning something new is a great way to spark up a conversation and maintain your commitment to protecting the planet.
Listen to a podcast or an audiobook in the dark and immerse yourself into a new world.
Remember, environmental learning does not always have to be doom and gloom. Here are 6 Inspirational Documentaries That Will Give You Hope For A Green Future! Watch them after Earth Hour!
Rewards For Participating
📲 This is a Green Act you can log on our mobile App!
There are over 40+ different Green Acts you can log to help track your impact.
Download it for free to get inspiration on actions you can take to help our planet.
Earn Green Points and redeem for rewards from eco-friendly businesses and services from our member community.
We hope you’re feeling inspired by these Earth Hour Activity ideas!
Many of them are inspired by nature itself, learn the importance of that here.
If you are feeling nervous about suggesting an eco-activity for a group or having conversations about climate, read our blog ‘How To Have Effective Climate Conversations – According To Experts”
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