Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22. This special day serves as an opportunity to celebrate our natural resources and bring awareness to environmental issues.
The first Earth Day in 1970 marked the beginning of the modern environmental movement. The first Earth Day was the culmination of efforts to raise awareness about rapidly increasing air pollution. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 20 million Americans participated in Earth Day demonstrations that first year. As a result, in December 1970, Congress authorized the formation of EPA.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
You can celebrate Earth Day early and often in Indiana! Whether you want to help clean up a park, attend a community event or celebrate on your own, we hope you take the time to appreciate the planet during April.
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