FOR THE EXPLORERS:
- Check out Colorado’s beautiful local, state, and national parks. Earth Month isn’t only about taking action; it’s also about appreciating the incredible environment that we live in. Be sure to leave no trace!
- Visit our local nature centers, gardens, and zoos. Many of these have free days in honor of Earth Day. If not, when you pay to attend these, the cost helps support conservation efforts in your community.
- If you need some inspiration, try out Denver Botanic Gardens, Butterfly Pavilion, Denver Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Bluff Nature Center, Downtown Aquarium, Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, or Kingery Nature Center.
According to Marketing Director, Caroline Hissong, “This Earth Month, we’re prioritizing taking care of our planet and celebrating this wonderful place we get to call home. Here at We Don’t Waste, we protect our planet by reducing food waste from the food industry and diverting edible, nutritious food from the landfill. Check out our volunteer opportunities at wedontwaste.org.”
FOR THE LEARNERS:
- April 18, Earth Day Celebration at Four Mile, Denver
- Visit Four Mile Historic Park for an Earth Day Celebration, including learning experiences, an earth-inspired indigenous dance performance, and free seed bombs and earthy crafts. Participate in service projects led by a local Girl Scout troop, and shop from eco-friendly local and indigenous vendors. Free with park admission, no registration required.
- April 17-19, Party for our Planet, Denver Children’s Museum
- Bring your kiddos to the Denver Children’s Museum for an all-day Earth Day celebration with interactive learning activities. All activities are included with museum tickets.
- April 22, Denver Botanic Gardens: Chatfield Farms, Littleton
- Visit Chatfield Farms between 9 am and 3 pm for free hands-on activities and education stations throughout the farm. Great for kids! Register in advance.
- April 25, Party for the Planet, Denver Downtown Aquarium
- Head to the Downtown Aquarium to celebrate Earth’s biodiversity and learn how to take action to make a difference at Party for the Planet! This event is for adults and kids, featuring outdoor games, activities, exhibit talks, conservation tables, and animal appearances. All activities are included with the purchase of an aquarium ticket.
FOR THE VOLUNTEERS
- April 18, Poudre Watershed Clean Up and Celebration, Fort Collins
- Help the Poudre Watershed Coalition clean up the river from 9 am – 11 am and then stick around for a celebration at Odell Brewing. Register for free here!
- April 22, Birdhouse and Bat Box Habitat Building, Thornton
- Build nesting sites to support local wildlife with Thornton Parks and Rec from 10 am – 12 pm at Carpenter Park Fields. Sign up here!
- April 25, Arbor Day tree planting, Thornton
- Head over to Woodglen/Brookshire Park to plant trees in celebration of Arbor Day! This event is free, and all materials will be provided. Register here!
- April 26, Great Global Clean-Up, Westminster
- Earth Day Trash Pickup, Denver
- Head over to Bluff Nature Center to help clean up! This event has 4 sessions, available on April 18, 21, 23, and 25, so you can choose what fits your schedule best. Reserve your spot here.
- Volunteer at We Don’t Waste!
- We Don’t Waste rescues food that would have gone to the landfill and redistributes it to people in need in the Denver community. Support food waste reduction, carbon emission reduction, AND food access by distributing food at a mobile market or helping at our food recovery hub. Volunteer opportunities are available all month long!
SOURCE: We Don’t Waste. Visit our website at wedontwaste.org
