With these events happening in the greater Cleveland/Akron area, your family can have fun while helping the planet. Check the list below to find an activity nearby.
(Looking for ways to go green at home? Check out these easy ideas! Plus, click here to see nature-inspired toys for kids.)
April 3
Homeschoolers: Earth Day. Discover how people from across the world celebrate and come up with some of our own meaningful ways to honor our planet.10:30 a.m. F. A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron, summitmetroparks.org
April 12
Planet Protectors. Come and learn how you can make a difference in protecting the planet Noon-2 p.m. Cascade Park, 387 Furnace St. Elyria, loraincountymetroparks.com
Family Earth Day Celebration. Get ready for Earth Day by participating in hands-on activities and meeting with location organizations. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, lensc.org
April 22
Earth Day Clean Up Hike. Celebrate Earth Day and the beautiful natural spaces of Portage County by taking a hike with friends. 5-6 p.m. Seneca Ponds Park, 515 Mondial Pkwy., Streetsboro, portageparkdistrict.org
Earth Day: Bird Feeder Craft. Let’s honor Earth Day by making a bird feeder by upcycling recyclable canisters. 4 p.m. Mt. Pleasant Branch Library, 14000 Kinsman Road, Cleveland, cpl.org
Homeschool Family Day: Spring Into Action. This Earth Day learn what you can do to have a positive impact on aquatic life. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St., greaterclevelandaquarium.com
Earth Day Celebration. Caregivers and children join us for stories, activities, and crafts to celebrate Earth Day. 4-5 p.m. Randolph Branch Library, 1639 State Route 44, portagelibrary.org
April 23
Earth Day Party. Celebrate Earth Day with eco-friendly crafts and activities. 6-7:30 p.m. Highland Square Branch Library, 807 W. Market St., Akron, akronlibrary.org
April 25
Earth Day Habitat Restoration. Volunteer with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ages 10+. Location tbd, 1-3 p.m. conservancyforcvnp.org
April 26
Party for the Planet. A fun-filled day of education, conservation-themed activities, crafts and more 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org
Medina County Earth Day Festival. Earth-friendly exhibits, family fishing derby, kids’ activities, and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Buffalo Creek Retreat, Hubbard Valley Road, Seville, medinacountyparks.com
Earth Day Recycle Fair. Paper shredding, goodwill collection, electronics recycling and organically grown heirloom plant sale. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., ncantonlibrary.com
Upcycling Fair. Children’s upcycling crafts, artisans and information on how we can keep our earth healthy and viable for generations to come. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Brecksville Nature Center, 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive, clevelandmetroparks.com
April 27
Earth Day at Penitentiary Glen. Eco-fair, wildlife programs, games, crafts and more. 12 -4 p.m. 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
Amy Timmerman
My company would like to get some people together and plant or clean up for earth day. Something near Akron, Stow , Cuyahoga falls area.
Amy suggestions would be helpful
Will
I’m down