Celebrated worldwide on April 22, Earth Day is a day all about protecting our environment by thinking globally while acting locally. Annapolis has several special Earth Day events to celebrate. Check out the Annapolis Earth Day events below!
Plus find 12 ideas for how your family can celebrate Earth Day April 22nd ... and every day.
Local Community Events |
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- Parole Rotary Earth Day: Fri., April 22, 9am, AAC Farmers Market at 275 Truman Parkway, Annapolis
- Earth Day Upcycling: Fri., April 22, 3:30 - 4:30pm. Busch Annapolis Library Makerspace, Annapolis, ages 11+
- Children's Earth Day Reading and Activity: Fri., April 22, 6 - 7:30pm, Serene Ravine, Annapolis, ages 3-12
- Kick Gas! In Annapolis, Drive Electric Earth Day: Fri., April 22, 6-9pm, West Street
- Earth Day Clean-Up: with Capital SUP and Live Water Foundation: Sat., April 23, 8am - noon, Ellen O Moyer Nature Park, Annapolis
- 5th Annual Run for Nature Earth Day 5K: Sat., April 23, 8am, Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
- GreenScape 2022: Sat., April 23, 8:30am - 4:30, various locations around Annapolis
- Quiet Waters Park Earth Day Celebration: Sat. April 23, 2022, 9am - 1:00pm, Annapolis, registration required
- Greenscape 2022 with Chesapeake Children's Museum (CCM): Sat., April 23, 9am - 1pm, Chesapeake Children's Museum, Annapolis
- Earth Day Storytime and Make and Take Activities: Sat., April 23, 10:15 - 11am, Odenton Library, Odenton
- Earth Day at Sandy Point Park: Sat., April 23, Sandy Point State Park - East Beach Area, Annapolis
- Composting at Truxtun: Everyday, Truxtun Park near the skateboard enclosure, Annapolis *The pilot program was a success so the composting area will be available indefinitely.
- Oyster Shell Recycling and Curbside Compost Program: by Annapolis Compost, year round, Annapolis
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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