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Ohio Environmental Council, April 11, 2022
This Earth Day, we want to celebrate the impact that we can have when we come together to work for a common goal. Together, we can clean up our parks, celebrate with our communities, and make the planet a little cleaner and greener for all who inhabit it. Our members across the state have shared events, activities, and volunteer opportunities from their communities – take a look below!
Event Name – Earth Day 2022: Impacts of CLIMATE CHANGE on the Mahoning Valley
Event Date & Time – Thursday Apr 21, 2022 6pm
Event Location: Wick Park, 260 Park Ave
Event Host: Citizens Climate Lobby and Plant Ahead Ohio
Event Type: in person and via Facebook Live
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Citizens’ Climate Lobby Mahoning Valley Chapter and Plant Ahead Ohio present an Earth Day 2022 event – “Impacts of Climate Change on the Mahoning Valley.” Dr. Felicia Armstrong and Dr. Colleen McLean of the Youngstown State University Department of Physics, Astronomy, Geology, and Environmental Science will discuss what climate change is and how it is affecting our community. This event is FREE and open to the public. It will take place in person at the Wick Park pavilion and also streamed on Facebook Live for those who cannot attend.
Event Name: Earth Month Celebrations
Event Host: Sustainable Cleveland
Event Date & Time: Month of April
Event Location: Cleveland
Event Type: Various
Link to Event: https://www.sustainablecleveland.org/EarthMonth
Description: Check out the link above for a variety of events happening in Cleveland through the month of April.
Event Name: Climate Justice For All: An Earth Day Panel Discussion
Event Host: The Ohio Environmental Council
Event Date & Time: April 22, 2022
Event Location: Cleveland Public Library, Downtown
Event Type: Panel Discussion
Link to Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-justice-for-all-an-earth-day-panel-discussion-tickets-317568444767
Description: Join the OEC’s Cleveland Metro and Cleveland Policy Makers for an Earth Day panel discussion on how bold policy will advance climate action & environmental justice in our community.
Event Name: Barrels & Beer (Sylvania)
Event Host: Upside Brewing & Toledo Lucas County Sustainability Commission
Event Date & Time: Friday April 1, 2022 6:00pm-7:30pm
Event Location: Upside Brewing, 5692 Main St, Sylvania, OH 43560
Event Type: Make a rain barrel (in-person event)
Link to Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barrels-beers-tickets-29477249145
Description: Join Upside Brewing and the Lucas County Sustainability Commission for a rain barrel make and take workshop and beer! Limited spots are available so sign up quickly!
Event Name: BGSU Earth Month 2022: Earth is Our Nest (Bowling Green)
Event Host: Bowling Green State University – Campus Sustainability
Event Date & Time: Entire month of April 2022 (Starts Friday April 1, 2022-Friday April 30, 2022)
Event Location: Bowling Green State University
Event Type: events are both in person and online
Link to Event: https://www.bgsu.edu/campus-sustainability/earthweek.html:
Event Name: EcoFest Toledo (Toledo)
Event Host: Toledo/Lucas County Sustainability Commission
Event Date & Time: Saturday April 9, 2022 10:00AM-3:00PM
Event Location: Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St, Toledo, OH 43604
Event Type: Fun/Activities, Free, in-person
Link to Event: https://www.lucascountygreen.com/ecofest-toledo.html
Description: free workshops, eco-vendors, volunteer opportunities, food trucks, art, live music, and more.
Event Name: BGSU EcoFair 2022 – Climate Action! (Bowling Green)
Event Host: Bowling Green State University
Event Date & Time: Wednesday April 13, 2022 11:00AM-2:00PM
Event Location: Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 1001 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43403
Event Type: Fun/Activities, Free, in-person
Link to Event: https://www.bgsu.edu/campus-sustainability/earthweek/Eco-Fair-Registration.html
Description: Each year during Earth Month, the Bowling Green State University community celebrates the environment with an outdoor “EcoFair” that is in the center of our campus. The fair is composed of many different environmentally-oriented organizations, vendors, groups, and initiatives that host booths and engage with our student population.
Event Name: Earth Day Clean-Up! – Middlegrounds (Toledo)
Event Host: Metroparks Toledo
Event Date & Time: Friday, April 22, 2022 9:00 am-11:00 am
Event Location: Middlegrounds Metropark, 111 Ottawa St, Toledo, OH 43604
Event Type: Volunteer
Link to Event: https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ohmetroparkstoledowt.wsc/search.html?display=detail&FMID=15503482&Module=AR
Description: Trash pick up
Event Name: Earth Day Clean-Up! – Swan Creek (Toledo)
Event Host: Metroparks Toledo
Event Date & Time: Friday, April 22, 2022 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Event Location: Swan Creek Preserve Metropark, 4659 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH 43615
Event Type: Volunteer
Link to Event: https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ohmetroparkstoledowt.wsc/search.html?display=detail&FMID=15503563&Module=AR
Description: Tree Planting
Event Name: Earth Day Clean-Up! – Buttonbush (Swanton)
Event Host: Metroparks Toledo
Event Date & Time: Friday, April 22, 2022 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, 3:00 pm-5:00pm, 5:00 pm-7:00pm
Event Location: Buttonbush Area 6827 Co Rd 1, Swanton, OH 43558
Event Type: Volunteer
Link to Event:
https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ohmetroparkstoledowt.wsc/search.html?display=detail&FMID=15503579&Module=AR
Description: Restoration Site – Clean Up
Event Name: Earth Day – Invasive Species Eradication (Fostoria)
Event Host: Seneca County Park District
Event Date & Time: Friday April 22, 2022 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Event Location: Fruth Wetland Nature Preserve, 10130 W. State Route 18 Fostoria, OH 44830
Event Type: Volunteer
Link to Event: https://www.senecacountyparks.com/calendar/2022/04/22/earth-day-invasive-species-eradication
Description: Join Angie Ford as we work on eradicating two invasive species that try and choke out our native plants and trees. Please dress to work outdoors, gloves would be a good idea. Tools will be provided by the park district. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance of the program.
Event Name: Make Every Day Earth Day (Findlay)
Event Host: Hancock Park District
Event Date & Time: Friday April 22, 2022, 4:30 PM-7:30 PM
Event Location: Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwood Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
Event Type: Fun/Activities
Link to Event: https://hancockparks.com/event/make-every-day-earth-day/
Description: Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 designated for fostering an appreciation of the earth’s environment and awareness of the issues that threaten it. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events all around the world. Join us at Oakwoods Nature Preserve for a celebration of Earth Day. Different activities including recycled paper making will take place both inside and outside the Discovery Center to learn about how to make every day an Earth Day. Meet at the Discovery Center. This event is recommended for families. Free; registration is not required
Event Name: Party for the Planet (Toledo)
Event Host: Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
Event Date & Time: Saturday April 23, 2022, 10am-4pm
Event Location: Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 43609
Event Type: In person – Fun/Activities
Link to Event: https://www.toledozoo.org/planet
Description: Celebrate Mother Earth and learn all about recycling, reusing, and conserving our world through educational displays and fun activities. Don’t forget about the paint and e-waste recycling station in the Anthony Wayne Trail Parking Lot!
Event Name: Earth Day at the Bay (Put-in-Bay)
Event Host: Lake Erie Islands Conservancy & National Park Service Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial
Event Date & Time: Friday April 22, 2022 (events begin at 8:00 AM)
Event Location: 93 Delaware Ave, Put-In-Bay, OH 43456
Event Type: Fun/Activities
Link to Event: https://putinbay.com/events/earth-day-at-the-bay/
Event Name: Ottawa River Clean Up! (Lima)
Event Host: Lima Allen County Neighborhoods in Partnership
Event Date & Time: Saturday April 23, 2022, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Event Location: 610 S. Collett Street, Lima, OH 45805
Event Type: Volunteer
Link to Event: http://lima.simpleviewinc.com/includes/calendar-of-events/Ottawa-River-Clean-Up-/22507/
Description: Meet at 9 am at the Red Cross building. Dress for the weather with old clothes, and comfortable shoes that can get wet. Gloves are mandatory and will be provided. Volunteers: Kids are welcome as long as they are accompanied by adults.
Event Name: Earth Day Extravaganza 2022 (Huron)
Event Host: Erie MetroParks
Event Date & Time: Saturday April 23, 2022, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Event Location: Osborn MetroPark, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron, OH 44839
Event Type: Fun activities
Link to Event: https://eriemetroparks.org/program/earth-day-extravaganza-2/
Description: In honor of Earth Day, Erie County Solid Waste Management District, Erie MetroParks, and Barnes Nursery are sponsoring an Earth Day Extravaganza! Activities include kids crafts, informative displays, food trucks, retail vendors, and the Ohio Wildlife Youth Art Show!
Event Name: Earth Day Clean-Up (Bluffton)
Event Host: Bluffton Clean Up
Event Date & Time: Saturday April 23, 2022, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Event Location: 415 OH-103, Bluffton, OH 45817
Event Type: Volunteer
Link to Event: https://www.blufftonicon.com/news/2022/03/22/march-and-april-update-bluffton-clean
Description: At 9:30 a.m. on April 23, individuals are invited to join Bluffton Clean Up volunteers at 415 OH-103 (formerly LiCo/KFC restaurant). Organizers ask that you wear bright clothing so that you are visible to traffic and bring gloves. Children may participate under the supervision of an adult. Trash bags will be provided.
Event Name: Spring City-Wide Clean-Up (Port Clinton)
Event Host: City of Port Clinton
Event Date & Time: Saturday April 23, 2022, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Event Location: Port Clinton City Hall Parking lot, 1868 E. Perry Street
Port Clinton, OH 43452
Event Type: Volunteer
Link to Event: https://www.portclinton.com/calendar-of-events/
Event Name: City-Wide Clean-Up (Sandusky)
Event Host: City of Sandusky
Event Date & Time: Saturday April 23, 2022, 8:00 AM-11:00 AM
Event Location: 222 Meigs Street, Sandusky, OH
Event Type: Recycling Event
Link to Event: none
Description: Items accepted: Mattresses/Box springs, Unwanted household items, Electronics, Furniture, Bicycles/Exercise Equipment, Appliances, Carpet, Batteries, Unwanted, Paper Documents (Limit 2 banker boxes per household), Passenger Car and Light Truck Tires (NO Tractor Tires, Limit of 10 per person, Maximum 1000 tires will be collected, Rims must be removed).
Items not accepted: Construction debris, Hazardous Waste, Paint, Propane Tanks, No Liquid Recycling, Household Garbage, Prescription pills, Commercial Landscaping Debris, Residential Yard Debris (trimmings, sod, stumps, or rock), TV’s
Event Name: Downtown Clean-Up (Tiffin)
Event Host: Downtown Tiffin
Event Date & Time: Saturday April 23, 2022, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Event Location: Downtown Tiffin, 74 S Washington St, Tiffin, OH 44883 (location)
Event Type: Volunteer
Link to Event: https://calendar.time.ly/kx3yavu7/event/65359396/20220423090000
Description: Join us on Saturday, April 23 for a downtown clean-up. Meet at Cherry Alley for a location map, trash bags, and other items. Volunteers are vital to the success of this event. Help us to keep downtown clean and vibrant!
Earth Month Events Calendar – Athens Ohio Earth Day
Event Name: United Campus Ministries Lunch & Spring Cleanup
Event Host: United Campus Ministries
Event Date & Time: April 2; 11 am – 4pm
Event Location: 18 N College St. Athens, OH
Event Type: Volunteer cleanup
Link to Event: https://ohio.givepulse.com/event/285347-Spring-Cleaning-at-UCM-Center-an-Athens-Beautification-project
Description: Please join UCM at 18 North College Street to assist with general landscaping and some interior cleanup projects to get ready for Spring and Summer.
Volunteers will work on projects throughout the building and grounds, and some volunteers may engage in preparing the weekly free meal: Saturday Lunch.
Please wear clothing that is functional for this type of clean up including closed toes on any shoes for safety.
Event Name: Hocking River Sweep
Event Host: Ohio University Office of Sustainability
Event Date & Time: April 16; 11am-1pm
Event Location: Bingham House (97 Richland Avenue, corner of Richland and Shafer)
Event Type: Volunteer cleanup
Link to Event: https://ohio.givepulse.com/event/285585-Hocking-River-Sweep-an-Athens-Beautification-project
Description: Help pick up litter in the Hocking River Channel between the Habitat House and Athens Public Library. Volunteers will meet at Bingham House (97 Richland Avenue, corner of Richland and Shafer) to pick up supplies and receive instructions.
Please bring garden/work gloves if you have them and wear clothing appropriate for handling litter. Gloves will also be provided.
Please send questions to sustainability@ohio.edu
Event Name: Drive Electric Earth Day (OU Earth Day EV Showcase)
Event Host: Ohio University
Event Date & Time: April 18; 1:00-3:00 pm
Event Location: Ohio University – Peden Stadium Parking Lot
200 Richland Ave Athens, OH 45701
Event Type: Educational
Link to Event: https://driveelectricearthday.org/event?eventid=3154
Description:If you would like to learn more about electric vehicles, this event is for you! Check out the EVs, talk to EV owners and ask them questions about driving electric. Visit the EV Showcase in the parking lot of Peden Stadium to check out electric automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles and skateboards. Hosted by the EV Cruisers Club, Drive Electric Ohio and Rural Action. Free and open to the public.
Event Name: Intro to Native American Plants (for all ages)
Event Host: Athens Public Library
Event Date & Time: April 25; 10-11 am
Event Location: Athens Public Library
Event Type: Educational
Link to Event: https://events.myacpl.org/events/earth-day-anniversary-events
Description: Join local plant expert Frank Porter to learn about Ohio’s native plants and their benefits, followed by an opportunity to visit the grounds of the Athens Visitor’s Bureau to assist in a planting party. Their gardens contain 300+ native and endangered species and are a recognized Monarch Watch Station.
Event Name: Earth Day Family Storytime
Event Host: Athens Public Library
Event Date & Time: April 25, 11-11:30am
Event Location: Athens Public Library
Event Type: Story-Telling/Educational
Link to Event: https://events.myacpl.org/events/earth-day-anniversary-events
Description: Join us for a themed storytime to celebrate our one-and-only planet home and what we can do to care for it today and into the future.
Event Name: Official Ground-Breaking Ceremony for Natural Playspace
Event Host: Athens Public Library, Athens Beautification
Event Date & Time: 11:45am-12noon
Event Location: Athens Public Library
Event Type: Volunteer / Celebration
Link to Event: https://events.myacpl.org/events/earth-day-anniversary-events
Description: Have you noticed construction going on behind the library? Be our guest at an official groundbreaking for our future playspace designed and built by Fern Hollow Farm, LLC that will focus on permaculture, plus sensory and science fun for all ages. Athens Beautification 2020 volunteers will be helping with various playspace projects throughout the day like starting a new earth dome and pollinator planter garden.
Event Name: Library EV Charging Stations Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Event Host: Athens Public Library, Rural Action, Green spot, AEP Ohio
Event Date & Time: Aprils 25th; 1:00 pm
Event Location: Athens Public Library
Event Type: Celebration; Public Service
Link to Event: https://events.myacpl.org/events/earth-day-anniversary-events
Description: It’s official: You can now access 24-hour charging stations for free at our Athens location! Attend the ribbon-cutting and learn more about our 4 new Level 2 stations and how to use them.
Event Name: Biology in Your World Series
Event Host: Athens Public Library
Event Date & Time: April 25th, 2-3 pm
Event Location: Athens Public Library
Event Type: Educational
Link to Event: https://events.myacpl.org/events/earth-day-anniversary-events
Event Name: Nelsonville Earth Day Festival
Event Host: City of Nelsonville
Event Date & Time: April 22nd, 3-9 pm
Event Location: Historic Nelsonville Square
Event Type: Family-Friendly Earth Day Celebration
Description: Food and Merchandise vendors; Family-friendly Earth Day activities; Earth Day-themed entertainment.
Event Name: 2022 MCYC Mill Creek Valley Cleanup by Canoe
Date & Time: April 22, 2022 9 AM-1 PM
Location: Sharonville, Reading, and Evendale – Notified of Location Post-Registration
Event Host: Mill Creek Alliance
Event Type: Volunteer cleanup
Link to Event: https://www.themillcreekalliance.org/calendar-of-events/2022cleanupbycanoe
Event Name: 2022 Spring Litter Clean-Up (SLC)
Date & Time: April 23, 2022, 9-11 AM
Location: Multiple Locations – Choose During Registration
Event Host: Clermont County Soil & Water Conservation District, Valley View Foundation,& Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District
Event Type: Volunteer cleanup
Link to Event: https://www.springlittercleanup.com/event-registration.html
Event Name: Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival
Date & Time: April 23, 2022, 12-5 PM
Location: Summit Park – 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Event Host: Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition
Event Type: Earth Day event
Link to Event: https://cincinnatiearthdayorg.mailchimpsites.com/, Link to Flyer
Event Name: Lick Run Greenway Volunteer Cleanup
Date & Time: April 23, 2022, 10-12 PM
Location: Lick Run Greenway Main Parking Lot: 1645 Queen City Avenue, South Fairmount, 45214
Event Host: – Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
Event Type: Volunteer cleanup
Link to Event: https://www.springlittercleanup.com/event-registration.html
Event Name: Earth Day at Lick Run Greenway
Date & Time: April 23, 2022, 1-6 PM
Location: Lick Run Greenway, South Fairmount
Parking is available in the main lot at 1645 Queen City Avenue (45214), a satellite lot at 1911 Queen City Avenue, and along the south side of Westwood Avenue and north side of Queen City Avenue.
Event Host: – Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
Event Type: Earth Day event
Link to Event: Link to poster
Event Name: Hilltop Tree Nursery Work Day with OEC’s Emerging Leaders
Event Date & Time: Tuesday, April 19, 5 – 8 PM
Event Location: 442 S Terrace Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
Event Host: OEC Emerging Leaders
Event Type: Volunteer, zip-tying and caring for saplings.
Link to Register: https://www.givepulse.com/event/289878-Hilltop-Tree-Nursery-Work-Day-with-OECs-Emerging-Leaders%21
Event Name: Green Columbus Earth Day Celebration
Event Date & Time: Saturday, April 23, 12-7pm
Event Location: Genoa Park – 303 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Event Host: Green Columbus
Website: https://www.greencbus.org/ and https://www.earthdaycolumbus.org/
Instagram: @Green_Columbus
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greencolumbus/
Event Type: Festival, “family-friendly event will feature local music, food, and drinks from a diverse array of vendors”
Link to Event: https://www.earthdaycolumbus.org/
Event Name: Green Columbus Earth Day Volunteer Events
Event Date & Time:
Cleanups: April 1st-23rd
Tree Plantings: April 9th-23rd
Parks and Community Gardens: April 9th-23rd
Community Science: April 29th-May 2nd
Event Location: Across central Ohio, to find a site near you check out https://www.earthdaycolumbus.org/volunteer
Event Host: Green Columbus
Website: https://www.greencbus.org/ and https://www.earthdaycolumbus.org/
Instagram: @Green_Columbus
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greencolumbus/
Event Type: Volunteering, Cleanups, Tree Plantings, Parks and Community Gardens, Community Science
Link to Event: https://www.earthdaycolumbus.org/volunteer