Wednesday, April 22 is Earth Day, a time to celebrate nature and unite in support of the environment. First observed in the United States over 45 years ago, Earth Day has evolved to become a global effort, with annual events engaging all over the world.
In the Pocono Mountains, Earth Day celebrations are held the days surrounding this festive occasion. Local organizations join centers, parks and preserves offering public programs to honor Mother Nature and promote environmental protection.
Wildlands Conservancy considers April 18 ideal for an early Earth Day arrangement holding their Earth Day Festival from noon to 4 p.m. at Pool Wildlife Sanctuary! This free festival features sights to be seen and activities to “go green” that include rain gardens, fairy houses to solar ovens and even a mud kitchen!
Hawley Earthfest is set for April 24 to 26 with a variety of activities for all! This weekend long celebration filled with family-friendly events is open to the public. Highlights include a Species Parade and Environmental Expo Saturday the 25th in Hawley’s Bingham Park. Parade registration is 9 a.m. with grand prize winners announced 10:30 a.m. so dress up as your favorite plant or animal and go wild! Then it’s off to expo time for bird and nature walks, along with games and crafts for kids.
Hawley Earthfest
Downtown Hawley, Pennsylvania
HawleyEarthfest.com
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host an Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festivities include interpretive hikes, hands-on learning stations, conservation and animal exhibits, crafts, food, music and more! Registration is not necessary. Admission is $5 per car.
PEEC Earth Day Festival
Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania
Peec.org
(570) 828-2319
Brodhead Watershed Association, Pocono Heritage Land Trust and Stroud Township present the 1st annual Earth Day Creek 5K at the ForEvergreen Nature Preserve in Analomik Sunday, April 26. Race Day registration is $25 and supports ForEvergreen. Packet pickup progresses 8 a.m. with a Kids Dash 9:30 a.m. then 10 a.m. 5K start. The fun continues with an Earth Day Festival featuring displays, artists, music and more to 4!
Earth Day Creek 5K & Festival
Cherry Lane Road, Analomik, Pennsylvania
Brodheadwatershed.org
(570) 839-1120
