How you can celebrate Earth Day 2021 across the suburbs Some Earth Day events incorporate restoration and planting activities. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer Show a little love for Mother Nature. She's always been there to sustain us, and she's been a source of comfort and peace especially during the pandemic, when outdoor pursuits such as gardening, hiking and biking helped keep us sane. Earth Day is Thursday, April 22, and there are plenty of local events -- celebrations, concerts, educational programs, cleanups, workdays, recycling -- to mark the occasion. Friday, A...