Patch Picks: What You Can Do to Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is Friday, April 22. Because the fight to preserve our planet is a tough one, we thought it might be a good idea to give you some ways to help and celebrate Earth Day in the area.

Whether it's by doing something for yourself to support the cause, or maybe even getting your hands dirty, we have some great ideas for you to help give back to the Earth that has provided us so much.

Have some ideas of your own? Feel free to share them in our comments box below. If you want to learn more about Earth Day, visit the Earth Day Network.

• This Friday, in celebration of Earth Day, Paul Mitchell offers a complimentary The Wash House experience with the purchase of any Tea Tree product.
•    wants you to to come out to celebrate Earth Day! Pick up a free seedling all day long.
• Join Lights Out Ohio: This one's easy. From 8-9 p.m. on Friday, turn all your lights out for an hour. You can either sit in the dark or use candles. Pretty romantic for a Friday night.
• "Who's Your Mama" Earth Day Festival: This Sunday head out to the Kent Stage for this film festival from 1-10 p.m. Just make sure you recycle your popcorn boxes.
• Party for the Planet: From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Friday, celebrate planet conservation with your favorite furry friends at the Akron Zoo. Make sure you say "hi" to the penguins for us.