Celebrated worldwide on April 22, Earth Day is a day all about protecting our environment by thinking globally while acting locally. York County has several special Earth Day events to celebrate. See our list of events below & check out our 12 ideas on how your family can celebrate Earth Day April 22nd ... and every day.
Local Community Events |
- Green in the Glen Earth Day Community Clean Up April 19 9am -12pm
- Leg Up Farmers Market Kids Love The Earth Day April 19, 11 am- 2 pm
- Refillism’s Birthday & Earth Day Celebration April 22 10am-4pm
- Earth Day E-Cycling Day April 22, 11am-2pm
- Spring Habitat Action Days Nixon Park Nature Center April 26, Registration is full
- Go Green in the City April 26, 10 am -3pm
- Bee-yound Earth Day April 26, 10am -5pm
- Kids First Swim School - York, PA Earth Day Swim April 27, 2pm-4pm
Please note all events are linked right to the hosts' events page or webpage so you can stay up to date on weather-related cancelations or changes.
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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