These five simple lifestyle changes can make a huge environmental impact. Do your part!

Mother Nature really does need us to pitch in on a full-time basis. Here are ways you can help.

Where: National Zoo, Washington, DC View Larger Map When: Friday, April 22, 10 a.m. to noon What: Learn eco-crafts, meet the National Zoo’s “Green Team” and take part in a massive electronics recycling drive to curb e-waste in the Nation’s Capital! More info: nationalzoo.si.edu

Where: Times Square, New York City View Larger Map When: Friday, April 22 What: Interactive exhibits highlight green businesses and nonprofits to passersby. The CO2 E Drive, a runway show of green vehicles, will also take place. More info: timessquarenyc.org

Where: Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, OH View Larger Map When: Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. What: A celebration of food, music and family activities surrounded by artwork created from recycled and upcycled materials. This zero-waste celebration (nothing ends up in a landfill) is free and open to the public. More info: experiencecolumbus.com

Where: 1104 S. Wabash Ave., Columbia College, Chicago View Larger Map When: Friday, April 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. What: This third annual afternoon fair connects Chicagoans with eco-focused businesses over crafts, food, local advocacy, a picture station, screen printing, games and more. More info: ecocolum.com

Where: Summerour Studio, Atlanta View Larger Map When: Thursday, April 21, 7 to 10 p.m. What: A celebration of Georgia-based businesses that are doing their part to keep their state on the forefront of eco-innovation. Music, dancing, food, beverages and tons of eco-products will be on hand. Tickets: $60. More info: earthsharega.org

Where: Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope, AL View Larger Map When: Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. What: This suburb of Mobile goes green all day with exhibitors, movies, music and other green-skewed entertainment. Bring old electronics, cooking oil, aluminum, plastic and cardboard to recycle. Free for the whole family! More info: earthdaymobilebay.org

Where: Arts District, Dallas View Larger Map When: Friday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: More than 100 civic, corporate and nonprofit partners are lined up for this inaugural two-day celebration in the heart of Big D. The aim is to educate Dallasites on various […]

Where: Cesar Chavez Plaza, Phoenix View Earth Day Phoenix 2011 in a larger map When: Thursday, April 21, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Friday, April 22 What: The city plaza hosts dozens of earth-friendly exhibitors on April 21, followed by a tree and flower planting on April 22. More info: phoenixrecycles.org