As Earth Day approaches, Atlanta is gearing up for a variety of engaging events to celebrate and promote sustainability throughout the city.
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has festivities planned for families eager to learn more about environmental protection.
From April 29, tickets are priced at $17.95 to $19.95 for a delightful experience at 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW.
For those looking to celebrate Earth Day with community spirit, the Earth Day Fest in East Atlanta Village will be held on April 19 from noon to 6 p.m.
Featuring local vendors with handmade goods, arts, crafts, and vintage items, the festival will also provide a DIY craft zone with recycled supplies for attendees to create art.
A unique take-one, leave-one plant swap, a selfie station, and live music will also enhance the vibrancy of the event.
Organizers encourage attendees to bring toiletries, hygiene products, towels, raincoats, socks, blankets, and underwear (new in package only) for donation.
Another notable event, the Midtown Earth Day Market, will take place on the same day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the Midtown Art Walk.
This curated market will showcase vendors offering sustainable products and eco-friendly services while providing live music, food, and drinks in a festive atmosphere.
For those who enjoy volunteering and giving back to the environment, the Greener Good Earth Day Volunteer Project will gather green do-gooders at Historic Washington Park from 9 a.m. to noon on April 19.
Volunteers will help collect litter, mulch trees, clean playground equipment, repaint benches, and remove invasive plants as part of the community effort to beautify and maintain the park.
Families can learn and celebrate Earth’s significance at the Earth Day Celebration held at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve on April 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event will feature various community organizations working on sustainability initiatives and will include educational activities related to environmental protection and sustainability.
A unique experience offered on April 22 is the Earth Day Sunset Tree Tour on the Beltline.
Led by Trees Atlanta docent and master gardener Rich Sussman, this 1.5-mile walking tour will provide participants with horticultural information while exploring the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum, which boasts 9,000 plants and 369 tree and shrub species.
The tour begins just outside Inman Perk Coffee and ends at Ponce City Market from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
For a family-friendly atmosphere, the Atlanta Botanical Garden is hosting a special Earth Day celebration also on April 22 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Guests will have the chance to engage in activities featuring global instruments made from plants, and families can build their own take-home bird feeders in the Trustees Garden.
Additionally, a wildlife scavenger hunt in the Children’s Garden will engage younger visitors, while an earthworm display educates attendees about the important role worms play in soil ecosystems.
Hardy Ivy Park will host the Love Our Earth Celebration on April 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., where visitors can enjoy live music and frozen pops from Mocha Pops amid blooming flowers.
The first 100 visitors will receive a free plant, with information shared on how native plants are revitalizing Atlanta’s urban park system.
Chastain Park will also welcome volunteers for an Earth Day cleanup, scheduled for April 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Volunteers will assist with tasks such as picking up trash, pulling weeds, planting flowers, and painting outdoor picnic tables, with light snacks and refreshments provided.
For those in the Decatur area, the Community Day & Earth Day Festival at Legacy Park will take place on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Co-hosted by Legacy Decatur and the Decatur Environmental Sustainability Board, the event will showcase over a dozen nonprofit organizations and introduce the new City of Decatur program Hometown Habitats, which recognizes residents demonstrating a commitment to sustainable practices.
A plant sale from Trellis Horticultural Therapy Alliance will help local gardeners prepare for their spring and summer gardening needs.
Additionally, there will be a recycling event at Coolray Field, where Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett Solid Waste will offer drop-off for harder-to-recycle items such as electronics and paint on April 22.
With diverse events available throughout the city, Atlanta encourages residents to participate in the celebrations, engage in sustainability efforts, and highlight the importance of caring for our planet this Earth Day.
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