(WSVN) - Worldwide celebrations are taking place in honor of Earth Day.
More than a billion people and more than 90 countries recognize Earth Day.
The eco-friendly holiday started back in 1970 over growing concerns about air pollution.
There are many ways to participate, like planting a tree and helping your community.
The following events will be held in South Florida on Friday:
- The City of North Miami will be hosting a cleanup event at Snake Creek Canal starting at 9 a.m.
- The City of Hollywood will host an Earth and Arbor Day helping sea turtles at Arts Park at Young Circle from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- There’s a Wellness and Gardening event in Opa-Locka from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- The City of Dania Beach will be hosting a beach cleanup at 300 North Beach Road from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Broward County libraries will be hosting a beach cleanup and storywalk at Bernice P. Oster Branch, located at 1301 South Ocean Drive in Hollywood, from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday.
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