Celebrated worldwide on April 22, Earth Day is a day all about protecting our environment by thinking globally while acting locally. Check out the Denver Earth Day events below!
Plus find 12 ideas for how your family can celebrate Earth Day April 22nd ... and every day.
Local Community Events |
Wherever you are (virtual event)
Anytime in April or on April 22
Celebrate Earth Day with our 8th annual Earth Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2. Participants will get a beautiful Earth Day medal. At least 15% of every registration to Wild Earth Allies to protect vital areas of our natural world for the benefit of wildlife, habitats, and people by inspiring collaborative action.
RiNo Earth Day Cleanup at Curtis Park
Curtis Park | Denver
April 15 | 3:30pm
Join us for a cleanup at Curtis Park followed by a free celebratory beer at Odell's Brewhouse.
(FREE - Registration required)
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
April 19, 20, 21 | 9am to 4pm
Celebrate our big, beautiful planet at the Children’s Museum! Meet fascinating critters, unleash your creativity with sustainable art and dive into the world of conservation. Plus, we have some amazing local organizations joining the party!
(Admission is first come, first served. Advanced reservations are not available on these days.)
April 20 | 11am to 2pm
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge | 6550 Gateway Rd, Commerce City
Join the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge and Commerce City Recreation for a FREE family-friendly day celebrating Earth Day! Our Earth Day event will have animal meet and greets, face painting, nature crafts, opportunities to help plant the pollinator garden, and more!
Earth Day Community Clean Up + Lunch
REI Landing | 1416 Platte Street Denver, CO 80202
April 21 | 10am to 1pm
Join us in cleaning up ๏ปฟthe South Platte River in downtown Denver in honor of Earth Day! At this cleanup, we will meet on the landing under REI where our trail cleanup adventure begins. In the park, we will celebrate together with lunch.
Denver Botanic Gardens
April 22 | 9am to 7pm (SOLD OUT!)
Celebrate Earth Day! The April SCFD Free Day includes a host of special activities.
(Admission is free but advanced registration is required.)
Denver Botanic Gardens
April 24, 25, 26 | Various times
Celebrate Earth Day while exploring the garden and enjoy the beauty of nature. Plant seeds in an ecofriendly planting container.
(Admission is free but advanced registration is required.)
Celebrate Earth Day Every Day |
Celebrate Earth Day EVERY day by doing just a few things that are easy for you and your family, but will have a big impact when we all follow these good Earth-friendly practices:
At home:
- Buy dry goods in bulk, since they typically use less packaging.
- Start seeds and map out a family garden, or sign up for a CSA to cut down on the carbon footprint of your grocery bill.
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- Work on ways to reduce food waste, including meal planning, storing items properly, finding new ways to use leftovers, and preserving food you can’t use fast enough by freezing, canning, or dehydrating.
- Turn off lights when you leave a room and shut off the water when you’re not using it.
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Outside:
- Take a hike and enjoy being in nature. Bring a pair of gloves and a bag so you can pick up any trash you find along the way.
- Start a compost bin to use in your garden and flowerbeds.
- Make or buy a rain barrel and use the water you collect to water your plants.
- Learn about invasive species in your area and what you can do to help.
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At school:
- Find out what your school currently recycles and if there is anything else you can add.
- Talk with your school about alternative recycling programs that accept snack bar wrappers, juice pouches, and even offer fundraising options.
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