Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, inspires millions of people around the world to share ideas about environmental issues and to take action to protect the environment. The aim is to create awareness on nature and its resources which are crucial for survival of living beings on earth. It’s a great opportunity to engage munchkins in a conversation about the world around them and their part in it…

Featured Environmental Events

SWA Run Away 5k. The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County’s Run AWAY 5K is raising awareness of recycling and solid waste issues while raising funds for the reuse nonprofit, Resource Depot. On Saturday, April 5, at 7:30 a.m., individuals and families are invited to the Palmetto Trailhead of the SWA Greenway Trail System for a trail run and walk. The new race course will still allow participants to explore cabbage palms, cypress hammocks, marshes and lush pine flat woods, with glimpses of Grassy Waters Preserve and Renewable Energy Park as they witness industry meeting nature.

Palm Beach County Earth Day Events

• Earth Day Coastal Cleanup @ Downtown West Palm Beach
• Great American Cleanup @ University Woodlands Park
• Great American Cleanup @ Gumbo Limbo
• What’s Cooking Kids: Earth Day @ Downtown Palm Beach Gardens

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