I want to:
Learn more about our planet
A little extra knowledge can go a long way - awareness is after all the first step before action. So spend the Hour deepening your understanding of our planet, the threats we face, and what you can do to help!
Reconnect with our planet
Spending time in nature is one of the best ways to appreciate our planet and be inspired to protect it - so embark outdoors with your friends and family!
Want to stay inside? We've got a few ideas for you too!
The safety of our supporters is our priority, so when heading outdoors - especially at night - we recommend going with at least one other person. If you plan on heading out by yourself, be sure to let a friend or family member know where you will be going and what time you’ll be back.
Restore our planet
Break a sweat and get your hands dirty for sixty minutes to keep our planet clean and green! Feel good, do good - it's a win-win. Need some inspiration? Read on.
Inspire others to care for our planet
Earth Hour has always been powered by the people - and you don’t need to be a Greta Thunberg or David Attenborough to inspire others to act. So whether it starts with your significant other, your children, or your community, you are playing a crucial role in getting 8 billion people to care about our planet!
Read any two articles about biodiversity, nature loss, or climate change
Watch an educational video
Listen to a podcast or talk
Read the latest news on the environment
Get up to speed with what's happening in your area and in the world by visiting your trusted local news site or the environmental news section of a reputable global media outlet.
Head down to the nearest Earth Hour event near you
Watch a nature documentary
Use Google Lens to identify and learn about the plants and animals in your neighborhood
Binge-watch the entire 'Our Planet' series
Attend a guided nature walk at your nearest park or nature reserve
Take a walk to your nearest park, river, beach or pocket of nature
Meditate outdoors or in your garden, or listen to some soothing sounds of nature
Use Google Lens to identify and learn more about the plants and animals in your neighborhood
Grab a pair of binoculars and spend a few minutes bird-watching from your window
And it doesn't have to be limited to birds - you can try spot other animals too!
Catch the sunset ‘golden hour’ outdoors (and bring a camera!)
Go 'forest bathing'
Researchers in Japan have found that forest bathing - the simple act of being calm and relaxed among the trees - lowers blood pressure and stress levels, and strengthens the immune system!
Watch a nature documentary
Even if you can't head outdoors, you can reconnect with nature at home, through immersive documentaries such as Our Planet - an Emmy-award winning series that's free to watch on Youtube!
Go on a hike or trail run
Go camping or stargazing
Binge-watch the 'Our Planet' series
Go around your neighborhood pick up and trash you see
Keep an eye out for items that can be recycled - plastic, metal, and paper are common - and place them in the correct recycling bins!
Sort your trash at home! Separate recyclable items into different bins.
Look through your wardrobe to find clothes you don't wear often
Then set them aside for donation! Even if you don't end up donating anything, having a thorough look at your wardrobe can help you rediscover unused clothes, lessening the need (and want 😅) to buy new items!
Give a donation
Don’t feel like getting sweaty? Play a part in restoring our planet by donating to your local WWF office or environmental organization.
Find your nearest green space - a nearby park, river, forest, or beach - pick up any trash you see.
Why not grab a few friends and make it a clean-up competition! See who can pick up the most trash, and the loser has to cook up a sustainable dinner for the rest!
Check out the Earth Hour event directory to see if there are any restoration-focused events near you!
Our global Earth Hour event directory can be found here. You can also visit your local Earth Hour website.
Learn & cook up a sustainable dinner
How we produce and consume food is the biggest driver of nature loss today. Being more conscious about the food you put on your plate is therefore one of the best ways to help restore our planet!
Be inspired by some sustainable recipes here or here. You can also check out this list of 50 foods for a healthier planet and a healthier you!
Volunteer at a local nature protection or restoration initiative (e.g. tree planting, river clean-ups, etc)
You can try contacting your local WWF office and ask them if there are any opportunities to volunteer, or look up other environmental organizations in your area.
Replace all your lights with eco-friendly & energy-efficient light bulbs
Buy and install a low-flow showerhead
Tell someone about Earth Hour or share a post on social media
Share an eye-opening article you read or that video you watched (better yet, watch it with them!)
Here are a few articles and videos worth checking out!
Write to/Tweet your local ministers, governors, mayors, or businesses and urge them to protect nature and champion sustainability.
Cook dinner for your guests using a sustainable recipe
Be inspired by some sustainable recipes here or here. You can also check out this list of 50 foods for a healthier planet and a healthier you!
Feeling competitive? Make it a cook-off: see who can create the best dish in 60 minutes!
Attend an Earth Hour event together
Check out our Earth Hour event directory here or visit your local Earth Hour website!
Catch the sunset 'golden hour' together
Invite friends and family to an outdoor run, workout, or meditation session
Organize an Earth hour event in your community
Become a local champion of a global movement! Learn more about organizing an Earth Hour event here.
Invite your friends and family over for a nature documentary night
Did we mention that full episodes of the Emmy-award winning series 'Our Planet' are free to watch on Youtube?
Organize a group hike or camping trip
And remind everyone to leave no trace when on the trail!