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Each year, ̽����ѡ staff and local chapters bring communities together on and around Earth Day (April 22) to celebrate birds and wildlife. From volunteer cleanups to bird walks and family-friendly events, these programs help inspire people to help protect the planet in their own communities.

With 15 state and regional offices, 31 centers, 29 sanctuaries, and over 400 community and campus chapters, ̽����ѡ offers programs that connect people to birds and nature throughout the year.  

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Here are some highlights from across the network:

Virtual

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Join experts from ̽����ѡ Mid-Atlantic and Herring Run Nursery to learn how to design a bird-friendly oasis. Come away with some examples of designed plant communities and the best species for attracting birds and butterflies, while also being beautiful for people. This is the third of a four-part webinar series about building a bird habitat for your home or community. Each session covers a different topic around bird-friendly garden design and planting. 

Alabama

—Fairhope, AL (April 23-26, 2026)
The 2026 John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest will celebrate the extraordinary birdlife of the Alabama Coast. Now in its twenty-third year and proudly hosted by Alabama ̽����ѡ, BirdFest brings together birders, families, and nature lovers to experience peak spring migration while inspiring the protection of the region’s unique habitats. Registration closes on April 16, 2026. 

Arizona

—Phoenix, AZ (April 11, 2026, 7:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. MT)
Celebrate Earth Day at the Rio Salado ̽����ѡ Center with a day dedicated to nature, sustainability, and people working to protect our environment. Join the early bird habitat restoration activity, or just participate in the festival with guided bird walks in the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area and food, music, crafts, and family-friendly activities. Explore volunteer and internship opportunities, check out live animal presentations, or join a workshop with ̽����ѡ, Arizona Sustainability Alliance, and American Forests.

California

—North Shore, CA (April 25, 9 – 11:30 a.m. PT)
Celebrate Earth Day and start your Saturday with sun, coffee, and creativity at the Salton Sea! Connect with the State’s Salton Sea Program team and ̽����ѡ California and hear about the work shaping the Sea’s future. Then, pick up a brush and bring the landscape to life on a canvas tote bag in a guided painting experience in collaboration with Brushour Paint. This is a family event open to anyone that wants to learn more about the Salton Sea. 

—Tiburon, CA (May 2, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. PT)
Join Richardson Bay ̽����ѡ in partnership with WildCare for a Family Nature Day honoring Elizabeth Terwilliger. Go on a naturalist-led hike, create a wildlife themed craft, take the adventure challenge, dissect an owl pellet, use binoculars to watch birds from the patio of the historic Lyford House, meet live non-releasable wildlife, and much more.

Colorado

—Denver, CO (April 18, 2026, 10:30 a.m. MT)
Denver ̽����ѡ, Protect Our Rivers, and Denver Trout Unlimited are teaming up for a special South Platte Cleanup in celebration of Earth Day! This year, they’re rolling up their sleeves to tackle a stretch of river that needs some serious love and attention. Join for a hands-on cleanup, fun prize giveaways, and the chance to make a real impact alongside an incredible community of river stewards.

Connecticut

—Greenwich, CT (April 18, 2026, 10 a.m. – noon ET) 
Join ̽����ѡ naturalist Ryan Maclean at Greenwich ̽����ѡ Center for an exciting workshop to learn about birds. This introduction to ornithology will provide the tools and skills used to study birds and guidance on the identification of birds by sight and sound. The workshop will also cover how to best use binoculars, guides, and online resources that help make birding fun. Participants will take an outdoor tour of trails to use their skills in identifying birds in the wild. Program Fee: $20 per person. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance.

—Greenwich, CT (April 18, 2026, 2 – 3 p.m. ET)    
Nothing says Springtime like blooming flowers! The Greenwich ̽����ѡ Center trails and habitat provide an incredible opportunity to view and learn about many native flowers which bloom early in spring, known as Spring Ephemerals. Join ̽����ѡ naturalist Ryan MacLean for a leisurely tour to learn to identify some of these beautiful gems and their importance in our ecosystem. Participants will also watch for newly arrived birds, insects and other animals to see how they interact with different flowers and trees. Tickets are $15 per person. Pre-registration is required.

—Sharon, CT (April 25, 2026, 10 a.m. ET)
Join Sharon ̽����ѡ Center and the Sharon Energy and Environmental Commission (SEEC) and volunteer to collect litter on the roadsides of town. This is a fun event and a great way to do something for the environment while getting fresh air and exercise. SEEC provides safety vests, garbage bags, and plastic gloves, and the ̽����ѡ Center might also provide a surprise for volunteers at the end!

—Greenwich, CT (April 25, 2026 10 a.m. – noon ET)    
Birds have an unbelievable variety of sounds which they use throughout their lives. Join naturalist Ryan MacLean for a special workshop at Greenwich ̽����ѡ Center to learn about helpful techniques used for identifying birds by their beautiful songs as well as how and why they make such incredible sounds. After a slide show presentation and listening to recordings of common species of birds, participants will have a chance to practice new bird song skills outside on the Greenwich ̽����ѡ Center grounds. Program Fee: $20 per person. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. 

Florida

—Maitland, FL (April 18 and 19, 2026, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET)
Visit the ̽����ѡ Center Birds of Prey the weekend before Earth Day for the Earth Day Puzzle Trail! This escape room experience will lead the player through a series of puzzles to learn about raptors and their threats. This activity is most appropriate for ages 12 and up but younger kids will enjoy it with some adult assistance. Included with admission!

—St. Andrews, FL (April 18, 2026, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET)
Join Bay County ̽����ѡ Society (BCAS) and other organizations at the St. Andrew's Farmer's Market for the Annual Earth Day Celebration. The Earth Day Proclamation reading will begin at 11:45 a.m. Activities for the whole family include music and dancing, craft and food vendors, environment vendors, and a tree giveaway.

Illinois

—Chicago, IL (April 22, 2026, 5 – 7 p.m. CT)
Celebrate Earth Day by supporting birds and the habitats they need! Join ̽����ѡ Great Lakes for a litter cleanup and bird walk at Powderhorn Lake Forest Preserve, where we worked with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and partners to reconnect two lakes and restore 100 acres of wetlands for birds and community.

Iowa

—Zearing, IA (April 18, 2026, 8 a.m. CT)    
Join Big Bluestem ̽����ѡ Society for a bird walk around Dakins Lake Park in Zearing. Board member Tyler Morrison will be leading this super fun event.

—Ames, IA (April 18, 2026, 6 – 8:30 p.m. CT)    
Come to Jethro’s BBQ for a trivia night fundraiser benefiting Big Bluestem ̽����ѡ. Put your knowledge to the test for an evening of fun and friendly competition and support a great cause! Each $10 ticket includes entry to the trivia event plus one raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes. 

—Decorah, IA (April 26, 2026, 9 a.m. – noon CT)
Find the Upper Iowa ̽����ѡ Society (UIAS) Booth at the annual Winneshiek County Fairgrounds Earth Day Fair, where you can explore the latest in recycling, composting, renewable energy, solar power, electric vehicles, native planting, wildlife habitat, conservation practices, and more!

Kansas

—Topeka, KS (April 25, 2026, 9 – 11 a.m. CT)    
The organization Keep America Beautiful (KAB) organizes an annual litter and trash pick-up day in the city of Topeka and Shawnee County, Kansas. Topeka ̽����ѡ Society volunteers were not available for the date that KAB designated (April 11), but TAS volunteers will collect litter and trash at the Shawnee State Fishing Lake on April 25, 2026.

Kentucky

—Louisville, KY (March 28, 2026, 1 – 5 p.m. ET)
Louisville ̽����ѡ Society will join the Louisville Metro Government Office of Sustainability, Parks Alliance of Louisville, and other partners to bring back Earth Fest, a Louisville Earth Month kickoff event. This community festival will feature food, music, performances, art, sustainability activities, and local resources - all in celebration of our planet.

—Henderson, KY (April 24-26, 2026)
Join Evansville ̽����ѡ Society for the 2026 Ohio Valley Birding Festival, with hikes to birding hot spots in southern Indiana and northwest Kentucky. Family Fun Day activities on April 25 will be geared to children (and young at heart) and will occur in and around the ̽����ѡ Museum at John James ̽����ѡ State Park. 

Michigan

— Marquette, MI (April 25, 2026, 5 p.m. ET) 
Join the Laughing Whitefish Bird Alliance (LWBA) for the 4th Annual “Birds and Brews” event at the Ore Dock Brewing Company. Doors open at 4:30PM. The event includes a free drink, bird nerd trivia, and door prizes furnished by ̽����ѡ Great Lakes, LWBA and local businesses. There will be a brief presentation on LWBA’s programs, conservation efforts and outings. Children and adults alike can enjoy coloring bird-themed coloring pages.

Mississippi

—Moss Point, MS (April 18, 2026, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT)
Visit Pascagoula River ̽����ѡ Center to celebrate the wonders of nature during a free, fun-filled event for the whole family! Enjoy a raptor show, bird walk, petting farm, crafts, kayaking, conservation booths, music, art vendors, and our spring plant sale. Community partners include The Rotary Club of Moss Point, Moss Point Parks and Recreation, Jackson County Parks and Recreation, Dr. Mark LaSalle, and Moss Point Mainstreet Association.

Missouri

Little Creek Earth Day—Florissant, MO (April 18, 2026, 8 a.m. – noon CT)
Join ̽����ѡ Center at Riverlands staff at Little Creek’s annual Earth Day event for a morning of fun! This event will feature loads of local partners, hands-on activities, face painting, and more.

Nebraska

—Lincoln, NE (April 25, 2026, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CT)
Spring Creek Prairie ̽����ѡ Center will be at the Lincoln Earth Day Celebration, an annual community event with dozens of booths promoting environmental stewardship, green education, and sustainable living. Staff will share outreach information about Spring Creek Prairie and the Plants for Birds program, engage visitors with a hands-on Birds & Native Plants activity, and offer native seed handouts to help people create bird-friendly habitats at home.

New Jersey

—Lyndhurst, NJ (April 22, 2026, 10 a.m. ET)    
Celebrate the New Jersey Meadowlands on Earth Day with a group walk at Richard DeKorte Park lead by Bergen County ̽����ѡ field trip leaders. The Meadowland is a great example of Earth Day spirit - it was a landfill dump that has been transformed and saved into an important Eastern flyway stopover and breeding ground. 

New York

—Garrison, NY (April 25, 2026, 9:30 a.m. - noon ET)    
Visit Constitution Marsh ̽����ѡ Center for an Earth Day volunteer project! Volunteers will remove invasive plants and take cuttings from native Dogwood trees to propagate and replant at the Rheinstrom Hill ̽����ѡ Sanctuary in Columbia County. After the planting event, volunteers are welcome to go on a nature hike down to Constitution Marsh's boardwalk to search for migrating spring birds and identify flora and fauna along the trail, as well as discuss how climate change is impacting the Hudson Valley Area. All ages, pre-registration is required.

—Oyster Bay, NY (April 18, 2026, 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET)
Volunteer outside for Earth Day at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & ̽����ѡ Center in Oyster Bay! ̽����ѡ staff will kick off the day with a morning bird walk throughout sanctuary trails. During the day, volunteers will assist with projects such as invasive plant removal, garden and trail maintenance, Tern Shelter building!

—Savannah, NY (April 22, 2026, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET)
All are welcome to volunteer with ̽����ѡ staff at the Montezuma ̽����ѡ Center to remove woody invasive honeysuckle from forested off-trail wildlife habitat! Participants will be given any and all tools necessary to dig out and/or cut back vegetation, and volunteers may take on additional roles of spreading native seeds and dragging dug up honeysuckle to form brush piles. Hydration will be available at all times and lunch will be provided by the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Registration is required.

—Syracuse, NY (April 18, 2026, 10 a.m. – noon ET)    
Join the 7th Annual Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps Earth Day Cleanup Event. Participants will pick up debris along the Onondaga Lake shoreline and learn from ̽����ѡ staff and volunteers about birds, other wildlife, and the importance of healthy habitats in the Onondaga Lake watershed. Participants should wear shoes or boots, long pants and sleeves, and bring work gloves. Limited work gloves will be available, and plastic bags will be provided. This cleanup is part of the OCRRA Earth Day Litter Cleanup 2026. Space is limited and registration is required. 

North Carolina

—Greensboro, NC (April 25, 2026, Noon – 4 p.m. ET)    
Join the T. Gilbert Pearson ̽����ѡ Society for bird/nature walks at this family friendly event organized by the City of Greensboro’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience. Showcasing organizations committed to nature conservation and sustainability,  the event saw over 3,000 visitors last year and will include a native plant giveaway, children's activities, and food trucks on site.

North Dakota

—Fargo, ND (April 25, 2026, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. CT)
Join ̽����ѡ Great Plains and other sustainability-conscious organizations and businesses at the Red River Zoo's annual Party for the Planet. Party for the Planet features a variety of Earth-friendly conservation activity stations, environmental demonstrations, and educational presentations within the zoo; access is included with admission. In addition to providing engaging family-friendly activities, Party for the Planet's goal is to increase public awareness of the conservation efforts of local organizations.

Ohio

—Columbus, OH (April 18, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET)
Families and groups are invited to participate in multiple projects at Grange Insurance ̽����ѡ Center to help kids ages 2-12 take action in protecting our environment and investing in our planet’s future. Community partners will be on site to educate kids on environmental stewardship actions. Join us for a day of fun, education, and live music! 

—Columbus, OH (April 26, 2026, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET)
Celebrate Earth Day with Green Columbus at Grange Insurance ̽����ѡ Center for this free, family-friendly, zero-waste event. Enjoy hands-on fun, learn about local sustainability efforts, and connect with organizations making a positive environmental impact in our community. Throughout the day ̽����ѡ educators will lead bird and tree walks to educate festival goers about local species within the park.

Aullwood's Native Plant Sale—Dayton, OH (April 24, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET)
One of the area’s largest and earliest of the season returns in 2026! Shop from more than 12,000 plants representing 181 species suited for prairie, wetland, and woodland habitats, including spring ephemerals, flowering plants, grasses, sedges, shrubs, and trees. Proceeds support Aullwood ̽����ѡ Center's environmental education and conservation programs. New this year, please bring your own boxes to carry and transport plants!

Pennsylvania

—̽����ѡ, PA (April 19, 2026, 11 a.m. ET)    
Looking for a quiet, creative way to reconnect with nature and sharpen your observation skills? Nature Journaling invites you to use words and pictures to collect and record your observations and connections to the natural world. This immersive class teaches you to observe and record the living landscape shapes, textures, patterns, and seasonal changes found on the property at Mill Grove.

—Williamsport, PA (April 22, 2026, 8 a.m. ET)
The Lycoming ̽����ѡ Society will begin Earth Day Celebrations with a Susquehanna Greenway partnered walk in the local preserved wetlands between Bald Eagle Mountain and the Susquehanna River. Walk the gently rolling landscape and search for a variety of bird species while learning about the vision and ongoing efforts for this special area.

—Wilkes-Barre, PA (April 22, 2026, 6 p.m. ET)
Fifty-six years ago, Earth Day was initiated as a national expression of appreciation for our planet. Join the Lycoming ̽����ѡ Society on the River Walk gathering on the north/ Wegman’s side, near the river dam. Ample parking available. Look for ̽����ѡ signs. With signs and flags, we’ll walk clockwise, cross Market Street bridge, and back. Thanks for adding your presence in this simple statement of celebrating our beautiful earth.    

Texas

—San Antonio, TX (April 18, 2026, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CT)    
Get outside to celebrate Earth Day and Native Plant Month and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake ̽����ѡ Center. Take home native pollinator plant educational materials to learn what plants would work best in your space. Free native seed packets while supplies last!

Washington

—Coupeville, WA (April 9, 2026, 7 – 8:30 p.m. PT) 
Join Whidbey ̽����ѡ Society for a presentation by ornithologist Scott Markowitz of the Puget Sound Bird Observatory on the reasoning and methodology of the Institute for Bird Population's Monitoring of Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) study. He will share the how the Puget Sound Bird Observatory's two stations operate, and how the data contributes so the scientific understanding of bird population health.

—Puyallup, WA (April 18, 2026, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. PT) 
Join Tahoma Bird Alliance and many other organizations at Meridian Habitat Park for an Earth Day Celebration organized by Pierce County Parks and Pierce County Planning & Public Works! This free event offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while participating in a variety of free demonstrations, engaging nature activities, and fun games suitable for all ages. Explore the nature trail and outdoor classroom with local experts and partners, appreciate the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and celebrate our planet in a meaningful way!

West Virginia

—Charles Town, WV (April 26, 2026, 9 – 11 a.m. or Noon – 2 p.m.)
Join Potomac Valley ̽����ѡ Society (PVAS) to celebrate Earth Day with a volunteer workday planting trees at Cool Spring Preserve! There is no better way to give back to Mother Earth than to plant a tree! We invite your family to join the PVAS team for a tree-planting event to celebrate Earth Day this month. Please bring a water bottle, gloves, and a favorite planting tool (if you have one). This program is FREE and open to the public. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for the morning or afternoon program.