How to Celebrate Earth Day!
Happy early Earth Day folks – who’s ready to celebrate Mother Nature’s birthday? It’s important to take the time to realize just how much each and every one of us affects the land we live on. Although “Earth Day” comes once a year, being more sustainable, aware, and appreciative of our planet is something we can do everyday. Below are a few ideas on how to participate in Earth Day!
1. Get Outside
Spend some time out in the fresh air and go for a walk, hike, stroll at your local beach, park, or trail. Now is the time to take in the natural beauty that surrounds us and enjoy the surrounding greenery. Literally stop and smell the roses! Need some ideas on where to go? Find some of Seattle’s top parks HERE
2. Pick-up Litter at your Local Park or Beach
This is a simple, yet great way of actively participating in Earth Day and it takes minimal effort and supplies. Cleaning up after ourselves whilst in the outdoors is SO important and is the baseline of keeping our planet pristine. Grab a trash bag, gloves, and pick up! Make sure you are dressed accordingly and have the appropriate hand equipment for picking up after others. Looking to join a pre-planned event? See below!
- Your choice, pick a park/beach, and go solo/bring buddies
- Clean Up at Green Lake – Sunday, April 21 @ 10am to 12pm
- Seattle Earth Day Community Cleanup (Golden Gardens Park) – Sunday 4/21 @ 11am to 2pm
3. Attend a Volunteer Event
Looking to participate in a group setting? Amazing! We found a few events that consist of activities such as restoration of trails, gardening, and weeding of invasive species.
- Earth Day Arboretum Foundation – Saturday 4/20 @ 9am to 4pm
- Lincoln Park Earth Day Restoration with Bruun Idun – Saturday 4/20 @ 9am to 12pm
- Earth Day Volunteer Event at Freeway Park – Tuesday 4/23 @ 12 pm
4. Attend an Educational Event
Actively learning and being informed on current issues affecting our planet is such a major plus! Similar to volunteer events, there are many educational events open to the public for many to attend in the Seattle area. They are not only informational, but fun! Topics can range from environmental issues to the importance of pollinators to the history of wildlife in Seattle.
- Ladybug Festival at Garfield Community Center – Saturday 4/20 @ 2pm to 4:30pm
- Earth Day Nature Walk and Clean Up at Green Lake – Sunday, 4/21 @ 10am to 12pm
- Earth Day Craftnernoon at Bitter Lake Community Center – Sunday 5/5 @ 2pm to 4pm
