Coming prepared for Earth Day with Green Seattle Partnership
Volunteers often come with the expectation to plant trees for Earth Day. While we absolutely love planting trees, April is a time to care for plants that were recently installed during the PNW’s most appropriate planting window of November to early March.
While the planting season has come to a close, there are so many ways to celebrate earth day here in the greater Seattle area, check out below for upcoming events or volunteer with GSP this Earth Month through CEDAR. Learn more about why we don’t plant trees for Earth Day here.
Earth Month Events
Earth month is an expansion on Earth Day, first celebrated in 1970 on April 22nd to promote protection of our shared environment – with local actions and a global outlook. Read more at EarthDay.org
Can’t wait for Earth Day? Attend these Earth Month events!
Green Minds – New Friends: Networking Event by YMCA Outdoor Leadership
Join YMCA Outdoor Leadership on April 3rd from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Project 9 Brewing for a networking event for professionals in the environmental and educational fields. Learn more and reserve your spot here.
April River Clean Up! by River Access Paddle Program
Get outside with River Access Paddle Program on April 5th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Duwamish River for a morning of clean-up along the river. Learn more and RSVP for a detailed location.
PIE for the People Gala by Partner in Employment
Grab your tickets for PIE’s second ever gala as they look to celebrate and empower their team and community at on April 10th at 5:30 pm at South Seattle College. Learn more and register here.
Earth Day with Dirt Corps
Join Dirt Corps on April 12th at Westcrest Park from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm to celebrate Earth Month in the lead up to Earth Day and help Dirt Corps care for this section of the West Duwamish Greenbelt. Learn more and reserve your spot.
Earth Day Weekend: April 19th and 20th
Earth day falls on a Tuesday, so celebrate the weekend before at these events!
Earth Day Run at Magnuson Park
Come down to Magnuson Park on April 19th at 10:00am for an Earth Day Run! There are 5k, 10k, 15k and kids dash options for folks to choose from. Learn more and register to get your spot.
Earth Day with Earth Corps at Kubota!
Join Earth Corps at Kubota Gardens Natural Area on April 19th from 10:00am – 1:00 pm for a morning of restoration. Learn more here.
Duwamish Alive! Celebrating Earth Month at the River
Work at multiple sites with the Duwamish Alive Coalition on April 19th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Herring’s House Park. Learn more and reserve your spot here.
Earth Day Events: April 22nd
Make your Earth Day special day-of!
Seattle’s Innovation & Leadership in Climate Equity
Join Seattle Parks Foundation for a conversation with local leaders in climate and equity this Earth Day on April 22nd at Town Hall Seattle. Doors will open at 6:30pm, and the event will begin at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now.
Post Earth Day
Missed Earth Day? No worries! Finish Earth Month off strong!
Rainier Vista Community Earth Day Celebration
Join Rainier Vista as they host their second annual Earth Day Celebration on April 23rd from 3:00pm – 5:00pm in Rainier Vista’s Central Park. The event will include sustainable craft workshops, fun activities, food, and more. No event RSVP is available.
Lady Bug Festival
Head over to Garfield Community Center Garden on April 26th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm to see the annual release of ladybugs in the Garfield Community Center Garden and can participate in fun, educational, and hands-on activities. Learn more about the event here.
Earth Day Community Fair by Earth Corps
Join Earth Corps for a day of networking, community, food, and fun on April 26th from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Sullivan Center in Tukwila. Learn more about the event here.
See even more events through Seattle Public Utilities’ Seattle Spring Together or your local community center. Happy Earth Month!
Have any questions? Please contact info@greenseattle.org