April 22nd Earth Day Weekend Places to Go, Things to Do with Friends and Family
The first Earth Day was held in 1970. Since then, it’s grown to include over 190 countries. Each year, millions of people use this day to take a little time to reflect and/or do the little things for the planet we call home.
Below are Earth Day events in our community. There are lots of ways for people of all ages to participate. Could be helping with cleanup, planting trees and shrubs, hiking, enjoying crafts and other activities, listening to music and presentations, or joining in discussion.
Grand Opening of Doris Morrison Learning Center at Saltese Flats
Date: April 22
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: 1330 S Henry Road, Greenacres map
What: A new outdoor environmental education and interpretive center. Festivities include live raptor shows, activities for kids, guided bird walks, over a dozen free activity booths, and more! Learn more
Coeur d’Alene Earth Day Celebration
Date: April 22nd
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Coeur d’Alene Library, McEuen Park map
What: A host of community organizations will provide booths, story times, speakers, music, hikes and more.
Hope for Creation Conference: Care for Water
Date: April 22
Time: 8:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Location: St. John’s Cathedral map
What: Presentations, exhibits, discussion groups, live music, and food trucks. Learn more
Arbor Day Celebration
Date: April 23
Time: 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: On Track Academy, 4091 N Regal Street Spokane map
What: The Lands Council and partners are giving away trees, offering a symposium, and providing activities for kids.
Unveil the Trail
Dates: April 21—23
Location: Centennial Trail
What: Friends of Centennial Trail Adopt-a-Mile Partners and community groups give the Spokane River Centennial Trail a clean sweep during Unveil the Trail! Over 400 volunteers pick up litter, pull weeds and sweep away debris to welcome our 2.5 million users every year.
Register: Click here to contact volunteer coordinator.
Spokane River Cleanup
Date: April 22
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: High Bridge Park map
What: Spokane River Forum and Spokane Riverkeeper 2023 River Cleanup Kick-off. Over 27,000 lbs. collected in 2022!
Register: Click here