Earth Day 2011

Earth Day is here which is resembling more like a green Christmas with businesses giving away items, admission and contests to educate residents of the need to recycle and keep our earth and ecosystem clean and free from toxic plastic and other trash and to promote other green habits.

In Miami for example, the Fairchild Tropical Garden is offering free admission to the public along with a galore of activities for both adults and kids. Earth Day Yoga, Everglades Poetry Reading, free native plants and interactive discovery stations are just a few slated activities for adults. Kids can learn about the people of the rainforest and participate in the Recycle Relay and make a pledge to mother earth. Good habits start early!

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Just a few celebratory offerings nationwide include:

At participating Starbucks, you can bring in a reusable mug on Friday April 22 to get free brewed coffee or tea.

Lowe's is giving away one million trees on April 23.


Origins is offering a trade-in program on Earth Day. Receive a free full-size face cleanser when you bring one of your empty skin-care bottles (from any brand) to an Origins retail store or department-store counter for recycling. Choose from A Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser With White Tea or Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash.


Evos is giving away free organic milkshakes on Earth Day. The healthy fast-food chain has locations in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.

At the Disney Store, you can trade in five disposable plastic bags for recycling and receive a free reusable shopping bag on April 22.

Kmart is offering discounts on everything from air conditioners to TVs on April 22.

Drugstore.com is giving up to 60% off on green and natural products through April 22.

 All 394 U.S. national parks have free admission now through Sunday, April 24.

Travelocity has green hotels on sale for up to 40% off. You can also enter to win two round-trip Virgin America tickets and a couple of nights at an eco-friendly hotel.

The Yoga Journal offers a free digital download of the May issue.

The Sierra Club's Earth Day contest gives a chance to win a trip for two to Vieques Island in the Caribbean -- you just add a green pledge to the map.

On Target's website, you can enter the Refresh Your Nest sweepstakes through the end of the month. The grand prize is a home makeover that's valued at up to $50,000. You can also win a trip to Napa Valley, a Nikon camera, products from Burt's Bees or Tom's of Maine, and more.



 Feel free to share your green habits, and efforts to champion the cause.