All events below are FREE!
April 22. FREE entrance! Washington State Parks, Natural Resource Conservation Areas, and Wildlife Areas. Earth Day is one of the 12 days a year when a Discover Pass is not required to park on any land managed by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), or the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
LEWIS COUNTY
Chehalis – 6th Annual Earth Day Celebration. Downtown on Boistfort Street—April 20. 11 to 3. Family friendly activities, including a mini-pony. Gardening demonstrations. Farmers with plant starts and advice. Music and community booths. https://experiencechehalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/433234803_801868735313257_4167328147517614739_n-scaled.jpg
Chehalis – Earth Day Community Clean-up. Lewis County Historical Museum—April 20. 10 to 2. Early online registrants get a free tee-shirt. Volunteers meet at museum for instructions and free clean-up materials. https://experiencechehalis.com/earth-day/
Centralia — Repair & Sustainability Fair for Earth Day. Centralia College—April 27. 10 to 2. If you have small household items around your home that need to be fixed, bring them to this event. Volunteers will make the repairs and teach you how. On-site demonstrations for do-it-yourselfers. Shred documents 10 to 1. https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/solid-waste/recycling-in-lewis-county/community-recycle-events-programs/
MASON COUNTY
Celebrate Earth Day with Capitol Land Trust! Bayshore Preserve—April 28. 10 to 1. Two forest projects and one prairie project to improve habitat. Optional preserve tour. Tools, gloves, light snacks, and warm beverages will be provided. Family friendly. Bring own water and lunch if needed. https://capitollandtrust.org/earth-day-on-oakland-bay-2024/
THURSTON COUNTY
Olympia – Water Superheroes! WET Science Center—April 20. 10 to 4. How can you help the Earth for Earth Day? Become a water superhero! Create your own identity, make crafts, and play games to learn ways to save water and protect the planet. Family friendly. https://www.wetsciencecenter.org/event/water-heroes/
Olympia – Interfaith Earth Day Service. Decatur Woods Park—April 21. 1:00 to 2:15. Celebrate our precious and endangered species through songs, poems, and sharing. Sixth-graders will talk about endangered species whose masks they have created. All faiths and the non-faithful are invited. Family Friendly. Mild rain is okay for Northwesterners who are dressed for it, but If it pours, the backup is Temple Beth Hatfiloh’s Social Hall.
Olympia – Luminary Procession. Downtown — April 26. 8:30 pm. For details on participation and procession route, https://oly-wa.us/procession/
Olympia — Procession of the Species. Downtown – April 27. 4:30 pm. For details, https://oly-wa.us/procession/
FOUR WORK PARTY EVENTS ON SAT., APRIL 20:
Olympia – Earth Day 2024 Stewardship Event. Squaxin Park (formerly Priest Point Park) – April 20. 10 to 1. Restoration event. Meet at Shelter #2. Arrive early to park. School with most student volunteers will win cash for their school. https://volunteer.olympiawa.gov/need/detail/?need_id=905709
Lacey — Earth Day Work Party. Wonderwood Park—April 20. 10 to 1. Mulching and light weeding. Tools, gloves and refreshments provided. First and second prizes for schools with most volunteers. Check-in by 32nd Ave SE parking lot. https://cityoflacey.org/events_list/earth-day-work-party-2/
Tenino — Earth Day Celebration. Tenino City Park – April 20. 9:30 to 1. Students and other volunteers clean up Tenino parks. School prize of $1,500 for school with most volunteers. Free tee-shirts, lunch. Information booths. Registration at event—under 18 only with parent. https://www.cityoftenino.us/community/page/earth-day-2024
Tumwater — Volunteer Work Party. Tumwater Historical Park – April 20. 10 to 1. Mulch plant beds and light weeding. Light refreshments, tools, water, and gloves provided. Rain or shine! https://www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/departments/parks-recreation-department/classes-programs-sports/special-events/earth-day-events/earth-day-registration-form
