Events

All Day

Rock Creek Extreme Cleanup

Various locations

For the past 14 years, thousands of volunteers have come together to support the Rock Creek Conservancy's people-powered restoration efforts at the Rock Creek watershed through our annual Rock Creek Extreme Cleanup! The 2024 Extreme Cleanup will kick off with numerous events on the morning of April 6th, followed by...

Earth Day Cleanup @ Kenilworth Park

Kenilworth Park Washington

Join us for a volunteer trash cleanup at Kenilworth Park to celebrate Earth Day! This is a free event. Rain or Shine. All supplies provided. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that can get dirty and protect you from the brush. 9:00 AM Registration 9:15 AM Welcome and safety talk 9:30...

Wildflower and Cultural Plants Hike

Join VOF staff on a 2.5 mile spring hike through our South Section trails. Come see the ephemeral flowers gracing the forest floor and learn about the usage of forest plants by the communities of people who made the Bull Run Mountains their home up until the early 20th century....

Earth Day Community Cleanup

Bruce Monroe Community Park 3012 Georgia Ave NW, Washington

Celebrate Earth Day with the Reservoir Center Team and students from Howard University for a community clean up at the Bruce Monroe Community Park. Thanks to our partner, the Anacostia Watershed Society, all materials will be provided but come dressed to be outside and wear closed-toed shoes.   Please RSVP here

39th Annual Anacostia River Earth Day Cleanup

Various locations

Calling volunteers! It's time to register for the Anacostia River Earth Day Cleanup. Registration will be open until 11:59 pm on April 15th. Visit AWS's site registration portal to choose your site and register. Register Here Site List DC Sites Anacostia Community Boathouse (ACBA) Anacostia Park (11th Street Bridge) Bruce...

Earth Day Fairfax

Sully Historic Park Chantilly

Come to Earth Day Fairfax 2024, the County’s largest Earth Day celebration. Saturday, April 20, 2024 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sully Historic Site 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA 20151 Event admission is free. Parking is $10 per vehicle and can be paid at the gate. Earth day is...

Free

Honor Earth: An Earth Day Celebration

Join the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum on Saturday April 20th as we Honor and Celebrate our Earth! Meet community partners, enjoy family friendly maker activities*, and learn more about plant care. This indoor/outdoor event takes place from 10am-5pm at the Anacostia Community Museum. Plus, check out the inaugural weekend of...

Spring Open House & Earth Day Celebration

William Talley Recreation Center 121 N Bentz Street, Frederick

On April 20th, we are hosting a Spring Open House & Earth Day Celebration at Talley Rec Center and Baker Park!  Join us for plenty of games and activities, learn about our programs and enjoy a free trial of our fitness classes , and listen to live music while munching on some...

Free

Earth Day Community Clean-Up

Sycamore & Oak 1110 Oak Dr SE, Washington

Earth Day at Sycamore & Oak Join Us for a Day of Community Pride, Sustainability, and Environmental Action! Let's honor Mother Earth and champion sustainability at Sycamore & Oak! Join The Green Scheme for a special event where we'll work hand in hand and deploy community clean up kits to...

Free

Friends of Dyke Marsh Day of Service Cleanup

Belle Haven Park Alexandria

Join the National Park Service and the Friends of Dyke Marsh from 1-3pm on Saturday, April 20, 2024, as we protect the parklands along the George Washington Memorial Parkway with a trash pickup at the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve and Belle Haven Park. Instructions, gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers will...