MLS teams commemorate Earth Day 2017

Alicia Rodriguez

Earth Day 2017 fell on a game day for many MLS clubs, but that didn't dampen the commemorations for the day dedicated to highlight environmental protection. Here's a selection of activities around the league, which has been participating in the MLS WORKS Greener Goals inititative.

San Jose

The San Jose Earthquakes planted trees at a local elementary school Saturday morning.

.@sjeqa players & the #Quakes74 front office planted trees at John Sinnot Elementary this morning in celebration of #EarthDay! pic.twitter.com/TTW32Dq0iW
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) April 22, 2017

New York

New York City FC worked on preparing healthy food for local city dwellers.

Working with @GrowNYC to provide healthy food to local residents #GreenerGoals #MLSWorks pic.twitter.com/L26Rqg3RXF
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) April 22, 2017

Houston

The Houston Dynamo donated a "space garden" to a local school.

Space farmers! 👩‍🚀🌱

Kevin Garcia and @dynamocharities donated a @GardenNicole Space Garden to Rusk Elementary for #EarthDay. #GreenerGoals pic.twitter.com/DBpwCydmmp
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) April 21, 2017

Minnesota

Minnesota United FC's mascot, PK the Loon, got in on the action during a park cleanup at Adrian State Park.

D.C.

Meanwhile, D.C. United participated in a park clean-up project.

Happy #EarthDay!#DCU & @WashingtonParks team up to beautify Oxon Run Park for @MLSWORKS Week of Service #UniteVolunteerServe #DCUGivesBack pic.twitter.com/TsAOdRPls4
— D.C. United CR (@DCU_CR) April 22, 2017

Los Angeles

And the LA Galaxy planted trees in the community.

Gotta take care of the trees.#LAGalaxy celebrate #EarthWeek with @TreePeople_org. 🌳 #GreenerGoals pic.twitter.com/kj886d6nQp
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) April 22, 2017

How do you reduce plastic from your daily routine? Tweet using the hashtag #GreenerGoals for a chance to win eco-friendly MLS apparel and other merchandise.

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