Join in at These Earth Day Celebrations
Did you know?
While April 22 is officially Earth Day, from the very start, Philadelphia chose to make the celebration last longer. The first city to celebrate Earth Week, the City of Brotherly Love planned events from April 16 to 22, 1970. During that time, tens of thousands of people showed up, with the largest gatherings on Independence Mall and the Belmont Plateau. This year offers plenty of opportunities to give back by volunteering with cleanups or planting projects. Check with your favorite nature center, park or environmental group to see what they need. In the meantime, here are a few larger celebrations to take your family to this month. As a bonus, most activities are free!
Philadelphia Office of Sustainability Earth Event
Friday April 22, 5 to 7 pm
Cherry Street Pier, Philadelphia, PA
Features:
Storytelling
Interactive activities
Vendors
First look at the latest edition of Greenworks Review
Jarrett Nature Center Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 23, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Babylon and Horsham Roads
Features:
(from their Facebook page)
Scavenger hunt
Face painting
Educational activities
Games
Nature Crafts
Perkasie’s Earth Day Celebration
April 23 noon to 4 pm
Focus on waste reduction and diversion
Features:
(from borough website)
Live music
Earth-friendly crafts
Interactive education from Peace Valley Nature Center, Master Gardeners, Watershed Stewards, and more
Park and trail cleanup
Information on new recycling plan and composting
Shredding event from 11 am to 2 pm at 101 N 5th Street
Upper Merion Parks & Recreation Earth Day 2022
Saturday April 23, 11am to 2 pm
Upper Merion Township Building Back Lot/ Park, King of Prussia, PA
Features:
Free kids’ activities
Green demos & vendors
Food trucks
Beer garden
Live music
Recycling Drive-Thru (first come, first served – see FAQs here)
E-Waste collection
Paper Shredding
Clothing and item donation drop off
Earth Day Celebration and Native Plant Sale at the John James Audubon Center
Sunday, April 24, noon to 4 pm
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
Features:
(from their website)
Bird Walks
Kids’ activities
Canoe Rides (register in advance)
Partner oranizations
Native plant sale
Free museum admission
Ambler EAC Earth Fest
Saturday, April 30, 10am – 2 pm
Ambler Borough Hall gym and outdoor space
131 Rosemary Ave, Ambler PA
Theme: Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference
Features:
(from their website)
Educational exhibits with interactive displays, giveaways, and more
Eco-friendly and reduced-waster food and drink options
Earth-friendly vendors
Recycled art show
Environment-related kids’ activities
Native plant sale
Electric vehicle showcase and test drives
Music and food and drink specials at nearby restaurants
