Show some ❤ for our planet this Earth Day

When Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970, the Garden's nine islands and six miles of lake shoreline were under construction. Since the beginning, the Garden has been a place where learning never stops. Let our Earth Day selections inspire you. Explore our collection of Earth Day topics below—from the global reach of our plant conservation scientists to eco-friendly tips for your own home.

Play Earth Day Bingo

Join the Movement

Get involved, show support, make a difference

Visit and Shop Local Farms

Become a Garden Member

Support the Garden's Mission

Dive into Nature

On Earth Day (and every day), be surrounded by nature

Forest Bathing

Osprey Nesting Platform Installed at the Garden

Spring Bird Migration

Share Your Plant Love

Wallpaper: Birds in Nature

Science Stories

Read the latest from the front lines

Rare Orchid Discovered in Illinois

The Future of Agaves

Where Have all the Violets Gone?

Invasive Species Impact

Endangered Plant Impact

Fragmented Landscapes Need Fire to Thrive

Ghost Orchid in the Spotlight

Tiny but Mighty Heroes

We get by with a lot of help from these friends

Pollinators

Honeybees

Moths

DIY Native Bee Home

Flying Jewels: Gardening for Hummingbirds

Eco-friendly Gardening

Get tips on "greener" gardening

A Green Gardening Primer

Composting

Garden Soil Care

Hack Your Food Waste

Sustainable Gardening

Gardening With Weather Challenges

Plants to Know and Grow

All about plants and planet

Information on what plants are best for the Midwest

Landscaping Native Plants

Perennials: Time to Divide and Multiply

Which Native Milkweeds to Plant

Woodland Wonders