How Will You Celebrate Earth Day 2023?

Earth Day is a global event celebrated annually on April 22nd to raise awareness about environmental issues and to promote sustainable practices that will help protect our planet for future generations. As we approach Earth Day 2023, it is more important than ever to take action and make a positive impact on the environment. There are many ways to get involved in Earth Day 2023, whether it’s by participating in local clean-up events, volunteering for environmental organizations, or making small changes in our daily lives to reduce our carbon footprint.

Earth Day Market Ride

Are you ready to celebrate Earth Day in a big way? Intercity Transit has you covered with the Earth Day Market Ride, the ultimate Kick-Off event for the 36th Annual Bicycle Community Challenge! Get your friends and neighbors together and join in on the fun Saturday, April 22 for a fun-filled bike ride to town, while supporting our local growers, makers, and bakers at the Olympia Farmers Market. Learn more at bcc.intercitytransit.com/events/2023-4-22

Make a Difference in Your Community: Join the Olympia Downtown Cleanup on April 22nd!

Join the Olympia Downtown Alliance for a community-wide effort to keep downtown Olympia looking beautiful! Join the Spring Downtown Cleanup on Saturday, April 22nd (Earth Day) from
9am – 11am. This is your chance to make a positive impact on your community, meet new people, and show your love for downtown Olympia. Register here: surveymonkey.com/r/R6Z2RLC

Arbor Day in Tumwater

Join in on the Earth Day Volunteer Work Party and Arbor Day Celebration at Tumwater Historical Park, hosted by the City of Tumwater Tree Board. This year’s Arbor Day event will include free native plants, tree saplings, wildflower and milkweed seed packets, and activities for kids. Roll up your sleeves and learn about tree planting instructions and tree care information from knowledgeable experts. Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out on your chance to take home a variety of tree species to plant and care for in your own backyard. 10am – 12pm | Saturday, April 22, 2023. For more information on the Arbor Day Celebration, please email Alyssa Jones Wood, Sustainability Coordinator, or call (360) 754-4140.

Earth Day Volunteer Event & Student Challenge

Get ready to make a real difference in your community this Earth Day! Join the PARC Foundation, along with local Lions Clubs and parks departments, for the annual Earth Day Volunteer Event & Student Challenge on April 22nd. This exciting event encourages schools to recruit student volunteers to help clean up parks and green spaces throughout our community, all while competing for a chance to win $500 for their school! Register at: parcfoundation.org/earthday