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There are many ways you can make a difference and several Earth Day celebrations throughout Indiana that you can participate in. 

Celebrate Earth Day in Indianapolis

There are several opportunities to celebrate Earth Day in Indianapolis. Throughout the month of April, Indy Parks & Recreation invites people to visit any park and help with clean up. Their website provides a map of park properties to choose from and reminds you to use #IndyParksEarthMonth on social media when you share photos.  

If cleaning up doesn’t sound like a great fit for you, you can celebrate Earth Day at several Indianapolis events. The Indianapolis Zoo has an Earth Day Celebration Day on April 22 and guests can enjoy 50% off admission!  

Jewish Community Center Association of Indianapolis will host their Earth Day event on May 4. Event highlights include demonstrations, hands-on activities, food trucks and a farmers market.  

Earth Day Indiana hosts an annual Earth Fest in Garfield Park each year. This year’s event will take place on May 31 featuring exhibitors, food and beverages, a children’s tent, live music and more. 

Celebrate Earth Day across Indiana

• The city of Elkhart is throwing an Earth Day celebration on April 26. The event is free and family friendly. Highlights include educational activities, a tree giveaway, interactive booths and more.  

• Just outside of Evansville, Wesselman Woods is hosting an Earth Day event on April 19. You can enjoy the trails, Nature Playscape and local food in this beautiful setting. 

• SciStarter is celebrating Earth Day April 19 and 22 at Science Central in Fort Wayne. Admission is $12 and children under 2 years old get in free. The event will feature local speakers, hands-on activities and more. 

• Tree Lafayette, a non-profit organization that works to plant trees on public property, is hosting an Earth Day Celebration event on April 22 at McGaw Park. The mayor will attend to read a 2025 Earth Day proclamation. 

• On April 23, an Earth Day Celebration will take place in Richmond. Don’t miss workshops on home gardening and microgreens. There will also be tree planting and composting demonstrations.  

• Unity Gardens in South Bend is hosting an Earth Day Celebration on April 26. There will be a volunteer opportunity, environmental information fair and an award presentation.  

• Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located just outside of Terre Haute, is hosting an Earth Day Festival on April 26. You’re invited to enjoy nature in the beautiful woods and enjoy many different hands-on activities. 

• If you can’t make it to any of these formal celebrations, consider visiting an Indiana State Park to enjoy a relaxing day in nature. There are 24 state parks, seven smaller satellite locations and eight reservoirs to enjoy in the Hoosier state!  

Celebrating Earth Day at home

If traveling outside of your hometown isn’t an option, you can still celebrate Earth Day at home or nearby.  

• First, you could consider buying local produce or food products. You can find lists of local farmers and producers provided by Indiana Grown and Indiana Farm Bureau.  

• Next, look at the energy saving tips on the AES Indiana website. Simple steps like changing heating and cooling system filters, turning off lights, weather sealing windows and doors, and setting your thermostat wisely can make a significant difference in your energy consumption.   

• Finally, check out list of Earth Day activities from The Old Farmer’s Almanac which includes tips to attract pollinators, conserve water and more.