Published: March 28, 2024
April 22nd marks Earth Day, a time to raise awareness about conservation and to make a positive impact on the environment. Communities from across the globe celebrate the movement a little differently, but it remains a collaborative mission – to protect Mother Earth.
Earth Day Story Time
Thursday, April 4
Kids can learn about the importance of Earth Day while listening to a reading of The Lorax. Participants will also receive a small tree to take home. 3:30-4:30pm, Davie/Cooper City Library, 4600 SW 82 Ave., Davie,
http://www.broward.org/library
Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 6
An entertaining event with a conservation theme and activities including a tree-planting ceremony, hands-on activities, arts and crafts, rides and more. 10am-1pm, Sawgrass Sanctuary, 237 N. New River Circle, Sunrise,
Baynanza
Saturday, April 13
Grab your work gloves and sunscreen to help improve the environment we live in by cleaning up Biscayne Bay at 30 locations across Miami-Dade. Volunteers will receive a commemorative t-shirt and community service hours will be provided upon request. Free. 9am-noon,
http://www.miamidade.gov
Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 13
This free community event includes a tree giveaway, music, raffles, face painting, bounce houses and kids activities. 10am-1pm, Centennial Park, 120 E. Ocean Ave.,
http://www.boynton-beach.org
Earth Day
Tuesday & Thursday, April 16 & 18
Participate in gardening workshops, earth-friendly crafts and more, at Seminole Okalee Indian Village & Venue in Hollywood on April 16 and Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in Clewiston on April 18.
http://www.ahtahthiki.com
Teen Art Space – Earth Day
Wednesday, April 17
Tweens and teens can create some Earth Day-inspired crafts. 4-5pm, Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
Earth Day Celebration
Friday, April 19
Enjoy an evening of nature-related activities and an outdoor screening of Migration. Free. 6:30-9pm, Doral Glades Park, 7600 NW 98 Place,
http://www.cityofdoral.com
Earth Day, The Weston Way
Saturday, April 20
A family-friendly, environmental event with educational booths, hands-on activities, arts and crafts, chalk artist, DJ and giveaways. 10am, Library Park, 4255 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston,
http://www.westonfl.org
Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 20
Spend the day with the family learning about our environment through music, live shows, hands-on activities, educational booths, a farmer’s market and more. 10am-2pm, Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation,
http://www.plantation.org
Heal the Planet Day
Sunday, April 21
Explore this day-long Earth Day celebration that includes a Grow Your Own Zone, a Kids Zone with art projects, face painting and educational activities, entertainment, a conscious vendor village and more. 10am-4pm, Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale,
http://www.healtheplanet.com
Earth Day 2024
Sunday, April 21
Promoting environmental awareness and action, this inspiring event includes hands-on activities and science demonstrations. Included with paid museum admission. 11am-4pm, Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-434-9600
http://www.frostscience.org
EarthFest
Saturday, April 27
Celebrate nature at this community event featuring nature exhibits and local vendors. 9am-noon, Sawgrass Nature Center, 3000 Sportsplex Dr., Coral Springs,
http://www.coralsprings.gov
