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20 Earth Day Drawings (That Will Make You Want to Save the Planet)

Mar 17, 2026 (Updated Mar 17, 2026) By: Michelle Cehn

Protect our planet with this collection of Earth Day drawings—each with an important message! These illustrations will inspire you to live more sustainably and can help you spread awareness, too. Plus, enjoy a free Earth Day coloring page that's perfect for kids!

Earth day drawing coloring page with animals, the planet, a whale, and the words "Protect Our Planet."

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Earth Day pops up every year on April 22, and it’s such a fun reminder to show a little love to our planet. One easy and creative way to join in is by making earth day drawings that celebrate nature, animals, and all things green. During Earth Month, people everywhere find simple ways to be more eco-friendly, and art is a great place to start.

If you’re feeling inspired, Earth Day drawings and artwork are a fun way to share your message. You can create something colorful, meaningful, or even a little playful to help spread awareness. These ideas are perfect for posting on social media or just enjoying at home while celebrating our amazing planet.

If these leave you itching to create your own Earth Day art, even better! Creating art is not only a fun act of creative expression but also a therapeutic activity. So, grab your colored pencils and vegan art supplies, and let’s get creative! You’ll find a free printable coloring page below.

Let’s make this Earth Day one to remember!

Earth Day Art created by World of Vegan with quote by Robert Swan. "The Greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. "

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Free Earth Day Coloring Page

Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Earth Day with the little ones? Look no further than our free Earth Day coloring page! This coloring page features a beautiful earth-inspired design integrating animals and a bold reminder to “Protect Our Planet.”

Simply download, print, and let your creativity flow! Coloring is not only a fun activity but also a great way to teach kids about the importance of environmental conservation. So, gather the family and let’s get coloring this Protect Our Planet drawing!

And don’t miss our full collection of other animal-friendly coloring pages!

DOWNLOAD THIS PRINTABLE COLORING PAGE

How To Use This Earth Day Drawing

This Earth Day drawing is for everyone, whether you plan to give it to kids or you just want a relaxing activity for yourself. Here are some ideas for how to use it:

Decorate Your Space. Color your ‘Protect Our Planet’ drawing and hang it on the fridge, wall, or window. It’s an easy way to show some Earth Day love every day!
Make a Gift. Brighten someone’s day by coloring a page and giving it to a friend or family member. Handmade gifts are extra special!
Turn It Into a Card. Fold your Earth Day coloring page into a card and write a note about why you love our planet. Perfect for sending Earth Day wishes.
Create a Nature Collage. Add leaves, flowers, or other nature scraps to your coloring page. It’s a fun way to combine art and the outdoors!
Host a Coloring Party. Invite friends or family to color together. You can swap pages, share ideas, and celebrate Earth Day with creativity.
Use It for Learning. Talk about the animals, trees, or oceans on your coloring page. It’s a fun way to learn about protecting our planet while coloring!
Mindfulness Moment. Indulge in some mindfulness with an adult coloring session that’s both relaxing and stress-relieving.

So, let’s put the “earth” back in “heart” and get drawing this Earth Day!

We would absolutely love to see your completed Earth Day coloring page! You can tag us on Instagram and send us a direct message to make sure we see it. If you’d like your art to be shared, send us an email with a note providing permission to share and your social media handles for us to tag.

Earth Day drawings showing several ways to reduce, reuse and recycle to help protect the planet.

World of vegan art illustration with the quote "when the last tree has been cut down, the last fish caught, the last river poisoned, only then will we realize we cannot eat money."

Earth Day art drawing of cut down trees and a quote about how the Amazon rainforest is being decimates to grow crops to feed farmed animals.

Illustration of the ocean with the quote "if the ocean dies, we die" as part of our Earth Day Drawings series.

Earth day drawings in comic-style of a girl asking for "no straw" while eating sushi—which is comical because more sea turtles are killed in fishing nets than from plastic straws.

Illustration showing food waste and produce in a garbage can for Earth Day.

Shark finning art by World of Vegan. An illustration of a girl underwater hugging a mutilated shark.

An illustration of a girl hugging a bee with a quote about saving the bees for Earth Day.

An illustration of bottom trawling showing how it's destroying the ocean sea floor.

Illustration showing the mass extinction event and extinct species.

Vegan art comic illustration showing a cute baby cow fart contributing to global warming.

Water Use—Vegan vs. Omnivore as a comparison graphic. Art by WorldofVegan.com.

Art illustration showing how growing vegetables lis far more sustainable than producing meat, emphasizing why choosing plant-based and vegan food is a powerful choice to help our planet.

Earth Day Art Inspiring Eco-Friendly Action

A watercolor art illustration of a girl holding a basket of produce saying "support your local farmers' market."

Bulk bins vs packaged money and saving tips. Illustration created by World of Vegan.

Vegan art illustration showing how much water cows drink in the dairy industry.

A watercolor art illustration of a young woman tending to her veggie garden with the Ron Finley quote "growing your own food is like printing your own money."

Single use plastic harms animals illustration created by World of Vegan. "Just say no!"

An illustration showing leaf confetti, an easy way to make natural eco-friendly confetti for a party or Earth Month celebration using green leaves and a hole punch.

Eco-Friendly Resources and Guides

Whether you’re a greenhorn or a seasoned environmental superhero, it’s time to gear up and get ready to tackle some Earth-saving challenges! Here are some exciting ways to show our planet some love:

Cut Down on Plastic from Amazon – Easy Ways To Reduce Plastic In Amazon Packages shares some tips to get Amazon to limit the plastic in packaging
How Going Vegan Helps the Planet – Did you know that what you eat can have a huge impact on our planet? Check out these 11 reasons going vegan can help our planet and make a real difference.
Simple Everyday Eco-Friendly Swaps – 12 simple ways to be more eco-friendly has easy-to-implement tips beyond food including eco-conscious brands, personal care swaps, and second-hand suggestions you may not have thought of.

Celebrate Earth Day Every Day!

The most overlooked positive step you can take to protect the earth is adopting a vegan diet! Choosing to eat a vegan diet will help the planet in more ways than one. Going vegan not only saves animal lives, prevents animal suffering, and promotes better human health, but it will also save large amounts of resources currently used on factory farms to raise animals for meat.

But wait, there’s more! Check out local events during this month that are happening in your area and spread the word about protecting our planet. Even small actions can make a big difference.