Plogging Challenge for K-12

Earth Day is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the ecological changes that occur because of decisions we make. You are the future caretakers of our planet and will have to work together to Invest in our Earth's future.

"Plogging" is a new global movement that takes advantage of jogging, walking, or other outdoor activities while picking up litter. Grab your gloves and a bag while you enjoy the outdoors as you clean up our natural spaces.  

To participate in the Plogging Challenge

• Your class will collect trash at a designated area chosen by your educator while walking or jogging, outdoors.
• Take photographs and email with your class information to idahofallsearthday@gmail.com.
• Each classroom will be entered into a drawing to receive a "Pizza Party" for your class.

We are excited to include your photos of trash collections on our social media platforms, please submit them to idahofallsearthday@gmail.com. Winners will be published on the www.ifearthday.com website. Thank you for working together to make a better future for everyone!

Submissions are due by Saturday, April 15th.

Plogging Challenge

Let's go plogging! Haven't heard of it before? This term stands for jogging + picking up trash. Whether you want to jog or enjoy a nice walk, head outside during the week of April 19 – 27 and do your part to help clean up our community and celebrate Earth Day!

Take your favorite routes or explore new routes while picking up any garbage you may encounter along the way. Share a photo of your cleanup on social media using the hashtag #IFEarthDay and let us know where you went for the cleanup, how much you picked up, and whether we should come back to pick up more. Be sure to make your post public so we can share it on the Idaho Falls Earth Day Social Media Accounts, or if your post is private you can DM the picture to the IF Earth Day account to be posted. If you’re a Strava user, you can also share details about your run or walk with us on social media. All participants who share their posts with us will be entered into a raffle to win a prize!

Please, be safe as you help make your environment cleaner. Practice physical distancing and other health guidelines to keep you and yours healthy.

Want to learn more about plogging? See this article about the Idaho Falls Trail Runners remove trash from the beautiful Idaho nature. https://www.idahomagazine.com/article/ploggers-for-the-planet/

Earth Day Bike Ride

Celebrate Earth Day the week of April 19 – 27 by decreasing noise and air pollution, while simultaneously improving your quality of life! Ride your bike to school, work, or just for fun. Share a photo of your ride on social media with the hashtag #IFEarthDay. Be sure to make your post public so we can share it on the Idaho Falls Earth Day Social Media Accounts, or if your post is private you can DM the picture to the IF Earth Day account to be posted. Have a favorite path you like to ride? Share it with us by posting about it within the event! If you are a Strava user, you can also share details about your ride with us on social media. All participants who share their posts with us will be entered into a raffle to win a prize!

Here are some basic tips for a safe ride:

• Wear a helmet
• Use bike lights (front and back)
• Be kind and respectful to whomever you encounter
• Use hand signals and follow the rules of the road

Bike riding uses minimal fossil fuels. This means riding your bike offers a pollution-free mode of transport. If you replace a car with a bike each time you go to school/work, you will save approximately 3,000 lbs of greenhouse gas emissions each year.

Bike riding boosts mental and emotional health. It improves your balance and posture, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, strength, and overall mood as well. Plus, riding your bike gives you a chance to get outdoors and get some fresh air. The personal health benefits of bike riding are numerous.

If you are new to bike commuting, see the map of Idaho Falls bike lanes (both existing and planned) and some tips on how to commute by bike in Idaho.

Happyville Farm

Join us for Earth Day at Happyville Farm

Bring your cans of food to help support the Community Food Basket. Please help us growing safely by observing our social distancing, mask and group size rules. For more information, visit www.happyvillefarm.org.