Eagle Spirit

April 15, 2024

On April 22, more than a billion people will celebrate Earth Day by taking part in activities like picking up litter, collecting recyclable materials, and planting trees.

The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, when a United States senator from Wisconsin organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. By 1990, Earth Day was celebrated by more than 140 countries around the globe (source: National Geographic).

Check out how the East Leyden Clubs are making positive contributions to the environment and learn about things YOU can do to support the Earth.

Ecology Club will be hosting their annual plant sale on Monday, April 22nd. A variety of plants will be available for purchase. Plants will cost $2-$7. The location of the plant sale is still TBD so be on the lookout for advertisements around the school or directly email Ms. Holli-Murphy.

Did you know that 87% of clothing ends up in landfills. Thrifting can help to decrease that %.

From Monday, April 22nd to Friday, April 26th, NHS students will be selling gently used Leyden clothing. Items will be sold in the Student Activities Office (mezzanine) during all lunch periods and will cost $2-$5.

Last Friday, the Recycling Club used recycled paper to make seed paper. Seed paper is handmade paper that includes different seeds. When the paper is planted in soil, the seeds will sprout and grow. To learn how to make seed paper at home, check out THIS video.

Hosted by the Park District of Franklin Park, this family oriented event will feature interactive booths, vendors, nature, crafts, games and prizes. Attendees can explore the nature garden, help plant a tree, and learn how to keep the earth clean.

• When: Saturday, April 20th from 12pm - 2pm
• Where: North Park, 10040 Addison Avenue
• Other Info: All ages welcome; FREE

National Superhero Day is Sunday, April 28th. Celebrate the superhero in YOUR life by having a card delivered to ANY Leyden student or employee who has impacted you in a positive way.