Earth Day with Amara: Learning Through Nature’s Wonders

Can you feel it? That fresh, earthy scent in the breeze, the sound of birdsong in the morning, the vibrant greens waking up after winter’s sleep. Earth Day is here — and Amara is ready to celebrate it in her own brilliant, adventure-loving way.

If you’ve met Amara before, you already know she’s no ordinary 11-year-old. She’s brave, curious, and bursting with questions about the world — especially the one outside her window. And in Amara’s Adventures: A Trip to the African American Museums in Jacksonville, Florida, she not only uncovers hidden stories of Black excellence and innovation… she also takes big steps toward protecting the world she’s learning so much about.

This Earth Day, let’s follow Amara’s lead and step into nature not just as visitors, but as caretakers.

🌿 Amara’s Earth Day Mission: Learning + Loving Our Planet

Amara isn’t just passionate about history and storytelling — she’s also a little eco-warrior. That’s why 10% of all book sales go directly to tree-planting initiatives <backlink ​Blog Post #5; ​Blog Post #6 ->…. 

Yep, every time a reader turns the page, a tiny seed of change is planted — literally.

For Amara, learning and nature go hand-in-hand. Whether she’s exploring museums or walking under moss-covered oaks, she’s always asking: What can we learn from this? And how can we protect it for the future?

This is what Earth Day is all about: curiosity, responsibility, and action.

🌱 Eco-Friendly Activities Inspired by Amara

Whether you're a teacher, parent, or fellow explorer, here are some heartfelt, educational, and fun Earth Day activities you can do with kids — all inspired by Amara’s love for learning and the planet.

• 1. Plant a Tree or Create a Mini Garden

  Supplies: Seedlings, potting soil, recycled containers (milk jugs, yogurt cups), water, markers for labels
  
  

  Let your child choose a tree or plant and learn how to care for it. Use this time to talk about the importance of trees for clean air, shade, and wildlife. If space is limited, even a small windowsill garden can spark wonder.

  💡 Amara’s Tip: Name your plant like it’s a new friend. (Amara once named hers "Hope!")

• 2. Recycled Art with a Purpose

  Supplies: Old newspapers, magazines, cereal boxes, glue, scissors, tape

  Turn trash into treasure with a recycled-material craft. Encourage kids to create Earth-themed art — collages of wildlife, Earth-shaped mobiles, or signs that say “Protect Our Planet.”

  💡  Amara’s Twist: Include historical African American environmental leaders like George Washington Carver or Wangari Maathai in your art. Connect culture and conservation!

• 3. Amara’s Nature Scavenger Hunt

  Supplies: A list of nature items (fallen leaf, smooth rock, flower, feather), bag for collecting, notebook for observations
   

  Explore your backyard or a local park through Amara’s eyes. Observe textures, colors, smells, and sounds. Encourage journaling: “What did you find?” “How do you think this tree feels in the wind?”

  💡 Amara’s Challenge: For every item you find, write down how it helps the environment.

• 4. Create a “Thank You, Earth” Letter

  Supplies: Paper, colored pencils, envelopes, natural objects like leaves or petals (optional)
  
  

  Ask your child to write a letter to Earth, thanking it for its beauty and promising to take care of it. It’s simple, emotional, and powerful — just like Amara’s voice in her adventures.

  💡 Bonus idea: Seal it with a leaf and read it aloud under a tree. Let the earth “hear” it.

💚 The Heart Behind It All: Amara’s Core Values

Underneath all the fun and adventure, Amara stands for something big:

• Empathy — for people, history, and nature

• Curiosity — to keep asking questions and learning new ways to help

• Action — because even small hands can plant big seeds

These values align perfectly with Earth Day’s message. Amara shows us that you don’t have to be an expert to make a difference. You just need a little courage, a lot of heart, and the willingness to care.

🌎 Let’s Celebrate Earth Day Together — The Amara Way

This Earth Day, let Amara guide your kids (and maybe you, too) toward a more compassionate connection with our planet. Read her story, talk about her lessons, and take action — whether that’s planting a tree, picking up litter, or sharing her book with a young reader.

When you support Amara’s Adventures, you support:

• Diverse stories that matter

• Environmental education for kids

• Real contributions to reforestation

So go ahead — grab your book, step outside, and let Amara remind you that every tree planted, every story shared, and every little hand getting messy in the soil… makes the world a better place.

Join the Adventure Today!

📚 Buy Amara’s Adventures on Amazon
🌱 Donate to help plant more trees
📸 Share your Earth Day creations using #EarthDayWithAmara

Let’s make Earth Day more than a holiday — let’s make it a lifelong adventure. 🌍