We all need to do our part to help save the planet, which is why we have put together a list of all the best happy Earth Day quotes for your next post. And if you’re looking for short happy Earth Day messages or captions for Instagram, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
Happy Earth Day Quotes
“Don’t waste the Earth—it is our jewel!” — Buzz Aldrin
“I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. ” — Nhat Hanh
“On Spaceship Earth there are no passengers; everybody is a member of the crew. We have moved into an age in which everybody’s activities affect everybody else.” — Marshall McLuhan
“The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us.” — Morihei Ueshiba
“Keep close to Nature’s heart … and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” — John Muir
“You can just imagine if everyone on earth did have one day where we just put all our minds together regardless where the force is, as long as it’s positive, and just meditate for even a hour that day. … the climate would be nice, the smog would a leave.” — Bob Marley
“Every day above earth is a good day.” — Ernest Hemingway
“The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” — Harriet Jacobs
“Light in nature creates movement in color.” — Robert Delaunay
“We should care about the protection of people as much as we care about the protection of our planet—to me, these fights are the same.” — Leah Thomas
“The proper use of science is not to conquer nature but to live in it.” — Barry Commoner
“The diversity of the phenomena of nature is so great and the treasures hidden in the heavens so rich precisely in order that the human mind shall never be lacking in fresh nourishment.” — Johannes Kepler
“Dear old world, You are very lovely, and I am glad to be alive in you.” — Lucy Maud Montgomery in Anne of Green Gables
“If every day were #EarthDay we wouldn’t be in the mess we’re in.” — Neil deGrasse Tyson
“We call ours a utilitarian age, and we do not know the uses of any single thing. We have forgotten that water can cleanse, that fire can purify, and that the Earth is mother to us all.” — Oscar Wilde
“Every person has the inalienable right to a decent environment.” — Gaylord Nelson
“There is no domestic issue more important to America in the long run than the conservation and proper use of our natural resources, including fresh water, clean air, tillable soil, forests, wilderness, habitat for wildlife, minerals and recreational assets.” — Gaylord Nelson
“Collaboration has no hierarchy. The Sun collaborates with soil to bring flowers on the earth.” — Amit Ray
“What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” — Henry David Thoreau
“The incredible beauty of the earth as seen from space results largely from the fact that our planet is covered with living things. What gives vibrant colors and exciting variety to the surface of the earth is the fact that it is literally a living organism.” — René Dubos
“The total effect of the environmental crisis cannot be evaluated because it is spread throughout the whole social structure.” — René Dubos
“One day I undertook a tour through the country, and the diversity and beauties of nature I met with in this charming season expelled every gloomy and vexatious thought.” — Daniel Boone
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” — Rachel Carson
“The good Earth—we could have saved it, but we were too damn cheap and lazy.” — Kurt Vonnegut in A Man Without a Country
“We will look upon the earth and her sister planets as being with us, not for us.” — Mary Daly
“One cannot violate the promptings of one’s nature without having that nature recoil upon itself.” — Jack London
“All we have to do is to wake up and change.” — Greta Thunberg
“The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.” — Chief Joseph
“Orbiting Earth in the spaceship, I saw how beautiful our planet is. People, let us preserve and increase this beauty, not destroy it!” — Yuri Gagarin
“What about naming trees? … If we have a tree in our name, we want that tree to live.” — Jane Goodall
“The Earth is a tiny and fragile world. It needs to be cherished.” — Carl Sagan
“See how nature—trees, flowers, grass—grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence. … We need silence to be able to touch souls.” — Mother Teresa
“Nature uses human imagination to lift her work of creation to even higher levels.” — Luigi Pirandello
“I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things we could use.” — Mother Teresa
“It is our collective and individual responsibility to protect and nurture the global family, to support its weaker members, and to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live.” — Dalai Lama
“I died as a mineral and became a plant, I died as plant and rose to animal, I died as animal and I was Man.” — Rumi
“Joy in looking and comprehending is nature’s most beautiful gift.” — Albert Einstein
“Think of the power of the universe—turning the Earth, growing the trees. That’s the same power within you—if you’ll only have the courage and the will to use it.” — Charlie Chaplin
“A light wind swept over the corn; and all nature laughed in the sunshine.” — Anne Brontë in The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
“We are pilgrims, not settlers; this earth is our inn, not our home.” — John Heyl Vincent
“Times are tough, but never forget the awe and majesty of life on this strange blue planet.” — Rebecca Helm
“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” — Loren Eiseley
“How Strange that Nature does not knock, and yet does not intrude!” — Emily Dickinson
“All of nature begins to whisper its secrets to us through its sounds. Sounds that were previously incomprehensible to our soul now become the meaningful language of nature.” — Rudolf Steiner
“I should be glad if all the meadows on the earth were left in a wild state, if that were the consequence of men’s beginning to redeem themselves.” — Henry David Thoreau
“The Earth is the Mother, I am her Son.” — Atharva Veda
“Nature provides exceptions to every rule.” — Margaret Fuller
“But man is a part of nature, and his war against nature is inevitably a war against himself.” — Rachel Carson
“It is a blessing to be the color of the earth; do you know how often flowers confuse me for home?” — Rupi Kaur
“Time spent amongst trees is never wasted time.” — Katrina Mayer
“He that plants trees loves others besides himself.” — Thomas Fuller
“The Earth has its music for those who will listen.” — Reginald Vincent Holmes
“Nothing is so cruel, so wanton, so unfeeling as nature; she moves with the weight of a glacier carrying everything before her.” — Clarence Darrow
“Mask your brightness. Be at one with the dust of the earth. This is primal union.” — Lao Tzu
“The cheapest or most environmentally friendly product is the one you didn’t buy.” — Joshua Becker
“Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.” — Jimmy Carter
“You can just imagine if everyone on earth did have one day where we just put all our minds together regardless where the force is, as long as it’s positive, and just meditate for even an hour that day. … the climate would be nice, the smog would leave.” — Bob Marley
“Earth and Sky, Woods and Fields, Lakes and Rivers, the Mountain and the Sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books.” — John Lubbock
“And if Nature herself cannot sustain her efforts long, how much less can man!” — Laozi
“All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child.” — Marie Curie
“If you can’t be in awe of Mother Nature, there’s something wrong with you.” — Alex Trebek
“I remember feeling that pieces of me were scattered around the world; I belonged to her, Mother Earth.” — Raquel Cepeda
“As cheesy as it sounds, truly every day is Earth Day.” — Ashlan Gorse Cousteau
“For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” — Robert Swan
“I really wonder what gives us the right to wreck this poor planet of ours.” — Kurt Vonnegut
“To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.” — Helen Keller
“We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it.” — Barack Obama
“The environment is where we all meet, where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.” — Lady Bird Johnson
“Earth laughs in flowers …” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we’ve ever known.” — Carl Sagan
“We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do.” — Barbara Ward
“Dreams come true; without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them.” — John Updike
“The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind.” — Paracelsus
“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.” — Kahlil Gibran
“I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.” — Anne Frank
If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of Short Nature Quotes, Nature Captions, Short Water Quotes, Ocean Captions and Forest Captions.
Happy Earth Day Messages
Happy Earth Day! It’s the one day of the year when it’s perfectly acceptable to talk to plants… just don’t expect them to talk back!
On this Earth Day, let’s vow to pick up litter, recycle, and maybe return that Tupperware our neighbor lent us last year.
Happy Earth Day! Let’s remember to be kind to our planet every day, not just today. The Earth deserves love and care always!
As we celebrate Earth Day, let’s renew our commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable practices. Happy Earth Day!
The proper use of science is not to conquer nature but to live in it. Happy Earth Day!
We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do. Warm Wishes on Earth Day.
We are grateful to Mother Earth for always protecting us from all threats. Thank you for all your unconditional showerings.
On this day, let’s do our parts and make the earth greener and more liveable. Warm Wishes on Earth Day.
Thank you, Earth, for giving us a place to live, breathe, and thrive. Wishing everyone a happy and sustainable Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! I’m planning to go green today… but don’t worry, it’s just my outfit, not my lunch!
For the mystery of the forest, the majesty of the mountain, the wonder of the seaside, and all the riches that nature provides, HAPPY EARTH DAY!
Happy Earth Day! Let’s raise a glass to our wonderful planet… and then remember to recycle that glass!
On this Earth Day, let’s unite to preserve and cherish the only planet we call home. Happy Earth Day!
You don’t have to be a Superman, be Captain Planet! Let’s save Mother Earth together.
Here’s to making every day Earth Day! Let’s keep our planet green and clean. Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! Let’s keep it green, healthy and spinning!
Let’s celebrate Earth Day by vowing to eat more vegetables and less meat… as long as pizza is still considered a vegetable, we’re good!
The Earth is our home, and it’s our responsibility to take care of it.
Happy Earth Day! Is it just me, or does the grass seem to be greener today?
May our love for the Earth inspire us to take better care of it each day. Happy Earth Day to all the planet’s inhabitants!
Happy Earth Day! Let’s protect the natural world, prioritize sustainability, and make conscious choices for a greener future.
Happy Earth Day! Let’s all agree to recycle… especially those old jokes we keep repeating!
Let us all unite to protect our planet and create a sustainable future for all. Happy Earth Day.
Mother Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed. Happy Earth Day!
On Earth Day, let us celebrate the beauty of our planet and pledge to do our part to protect it.
Wishing everyone a meaningful Earth Day filled with love for our planet, nature, and all living beings!
Wishing you a refreshing and beautiful Earth Day. Even a small contribution counts for a better future.
Let’s celebrate our beautiful planet and commit to protecting it for future generations! Happy Earth Day!
This Earth Day, let’s join hands to nurture and preserve the wonders of nature. Wishing everyone a joyous and green celebration!
Time is running out people! Earth and humanity have been a great team for thousands of years, let’s keep it that way.
On this Earth Day, let’s aim to be more sustainable in everything we do… except for the amount of cake we eat. Let’s keep that part sustainable, too!
Let us take a vow to protect Mother Earth by doing our parts. Every small effort counts. Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day, everyone! Let’s focus on planting more trees and making the earth greener and happier.
Let’s give Mother Earth the ultimate gift on Earth Day… a sincere apology for calling her during thunderstorms!
Happy Earth Day Captions
Let’s make sure the Earth is never too hot to handle!
Keep the Earth clean… it’s not Uranus.
I love you to the moon and back.
Do something astronomical today!
Earth is what we all have in common; let’s treat her right.
Let’s clean up our act — and the planet.
Help save the Earth. It’s the only planet that has coffee!
Save the seas, trees, and the bees.
I don’t want to trash talk, but if you don’t recycle, you’re a waste.
Plastic bags are so passé. I’ve moved on to greener pastures. Happy Earth Day!
May the forest be with you.
Some Earth Day puns are really terra-ble.
Because Earth needs a glow-up.
Tree hugger vibes.
Turn off the tap while brushing #SaveWater
Earth Day: Do it for the turtles!
I choose to reuse. And you?
Act now for a better tomorrow. Recycle.
Let’s get wasted… but only in compost!
Go paperless. Save Trees. Save Earth.
Don’t let your Earth Day be anticlimactic! Take action today.
Every day is Earth Day when you have your compost in play!
LOLs for SOS: Laughs Over Land for the Sake of Sustainability
Keep calm and save the planet.
Ditch the plastic. Embrace sustainability.
The way the Earth rotates makes my day.
Let’s make Mother Earth proud of us and give her the love she deserves.
I’m a big fan of wind farms.
Don’t forget to plan-et your Earth Day celebration.
Go short tree, it’s your Earth day. We’re gonna party like it’s your Earth day.
Join the Green side.’
One small step towards reducing waste can be a giant leap for mankind.
It’s our Earth. It’s our duty to protect it.
I don’t want to be too sappy, but happy Earth Day.
The Earth does not belong to us. We belong to the Earth.
Why do we only celebrate Earth Day once a year, when we celebrate Sun-day once a week?
Soil hasn’t been this trending since dirt was invented. #Composting
Live, laugh, lava.
Keep it clean, keep it green, and remember, eco-friendly is the new black!
Time spent in nature is time well spent.
There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind – if we save our planet.
There is no planet B.
Safeguarding our planet is safeguarding our future generations.
Our planet. Our future.
Thanks, Earth, you rock <3
He that plants trees loves others besides himself.
The Earth is a really space-cial place.
You grow, girl.
We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.
I love the Earth. It’s so well-rounded.
Nature is not a place to visit; it is our home.
I am soy grateful to be here.
Be-leaf it or not, today is a great day to do your part.
I decided to go green! But, I promise you, I’m not jealous.
Let’s root for Earth: It’s the only planet with chocolate!
Did you hug a tree today?
Why are recycling bins so optimistic? Because they’re full of cans.
Here’s my eco-challenge for you: If you litter, be ready for some bitter Twitter!
There is no Planet B. Let’s cherish and protect the only home we have.
Every action counts. Let’s pledge to make a change today.
Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed.
Respect nature’s gift, and it will respect you in return.
Don’t be trashy. Save the planet.
I can’t be-leaf I just planted a tree.
Shout out to the Earth — you keep me grounded.
So that is it for our list of Happy Earth Day Quotes, Messages and Captions. We hope you found the perfect one!
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Laynni Locke
I am Laynni Locke, a Canadian writer, reader and traveller with a passion for sharing life’s moments on social media. Keeping friends and family in the loop of our lives though photos and videos has become an essential activity for most.
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