Celebrated worldwide on April 22, Earth Day is a day all about protecting our environment by thinking globally while acting locally. York County has several special Earth Day events to celebrate. Check out the YoCo and Charlotte-area Earth Day events below!
Plus find 12 ideas for how your family can celebrate Earth Day April 22nd ... and every day.
Local Community Events |
- York County Earth Day Birthday; 320 Recycle Center, York; FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022 AT 10 AM - 2 PM
- Earth Day at the Innovation Barn; 932 Seigle Ave, Charlotte; FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022 AT 7 PM – 9 PM
- Earth Day Celebration; Anne Springs Close Greenway, Fort Mill ~ SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 AT 7 AM – 7 PM
- Earth Day with Kids In Nature Day; Squirrel Lake Park, Matthews ~ SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 AT 10 AM – 1 PM
- 2nd Annual Kids in Nature Earth Day Celebration; Lindsay Pettus Greenway, Lancaster ~ SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 AT 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Charlotte Earth Day 2022; 301 E 7th St, Charlotte; SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 AT 10 AM – 3 PM
- Earth Day Cleanup; Cane Creek Park; Waxhaw; SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 AT 12 PM - 2 PM
- Early Explorers: Nature (an Earth Day Every Day Special); The Schiele Museum of Natural History, Gastonia; TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022 AT 11 AM
Celebrate Earth Day Every Day |
Celebrate Earth Day EVERY day by doing just a few things that are easy for you and your family, but will have a big impact when we all follow these good Earth-friendly practices:
At home:
- Buy dry goods in bulk, since they typically use less packaging.
- Start seeds and map out a family garden, or sign up for a CSA to cut down on the carbon footprint of your grocery bill.
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- Work on ways to reduce food waste, including meal planning, storing items properly, finding new ways to use leftovers, and preserving food you can’t use fast enough by freezing, canning, or dehydrating.
- Turn off lights when you leave a room and shut off the water when you’re not using it.
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Outside:
- Take a hike and enjoy being in nature. Bring a pair of gloves and a bag so you can pick up any trash you find along the way.
- Start a compost bin to use in your garden and flowerbeds.
- Make or buy a rain barrel and use the water you collect to water your plants.
- Learn about invasive species in your area and what you can do to help.
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At school:
- Find out what your school currently recycles and if there is anything else you can add.
- Talk with your school about alternative recycling programs that accept snack bar wrappers, juice pouches, and even offer fundraising options.
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