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Earth Week 2023 Events

Apr 16 – Apr 22

Join the more than 1 billion people worldwide taking action to “invest in our planet” in honor of Earth Day this year! Below is a list of family-friendly activities offered by the City of Bellingham during the week of April 16-22 (and beyond) in celebration of Earth Day. Earth Day is Saturday, April 22.

Volunteers on a hillside posing for a photo while holding tools.

Volunteer at a Work Party to Restore Habitat

Saturday, April 22
Join the City, WWU LEAD, Whatcom Million Trees Project, and Washington Trails Association for a work party at the Sehome Arboretum on Earth Day. We will plant native plants and remove invasive ones. Tools, gloves, Woods coffee, and Papa Johns pizza are provided. Please register in advance – spots are limited!

Screen Print a Reusable Bag for the Planet

Saturday, April 22
Show the Earth some love by screen printing a reusable bag in celebration of Earth Day. Stop by the Lightcatcher Art Studio to explore the process of screen printing while making your own bag, then use markers to embellish it with your own designs. Take home a one-of-a-kind work of reusable art that perfectly fits your vibe! All ages welcome.

Colorful abstract art piece.

Make Recycled Art Inspired by Frances Ferdinands

Wed.-Sun., April 19-23
Frances Ferdinands is a Sri Lankan-born Canadian artist whose art expresses her concerns for social and environmental topics. Drop in to the FIG Art Studio to use a variety of recycled materials to tell your own story through collage art inspired by Ferdinands.

Person smiling and holding up a children's book about animals.

Connect with Nature through Children’s Storytimes

Mon., Wed., Thu.
Join the Bellingham Public Library for nature-themed stories and songs for young children on the Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday leading up to Earth Day. Storytimes meet in person at the Bellingham Central Library location.

Submit Climate Action Photos in a Competition

All week
Photographers of all ages and skills can participate in the annual Essence of Bellingham Photo Competition. One of the available awards is the Climate Action Award, which honors images that capture community actions to address climate change and its impacts. Entries are due Monday, May 1, 2023. Photo by Rochelle Perry (2022 Climate Action Award winner).

Green backpack sitting on grass with a Discover pass, park maps, and binoculars next to it.

“Check Out” a Washington State Park

All week
Backpacks with a limited-edition Discover Pass are available to be checked out at the Bellingham Public Library for two weeks at a time. The Discover Pass allows free parking at Washington State Parks. The backpack includes a set of binoculars, three field guides, and a map of all Washington State Parks.

Book cover for Hope Matters: Why Changing the Way We Think is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis, by Elin Kelsey.

Read a Book from the Climate Action Book List

All week
Bellingham Public Library has a Climate Action themed book list in honor of Earth Day titled “This World We Call Home”. The list includes a variety of recently published print and eBook titles, as well as helpful website links.

Book cover for The Earth Book by Todd Parr. Cartoon image of two children holding up planet Earth with a heart on it.

Enjoy Earth Day Children’s Books

All week
Bellingham Public Library has curated a special book list for children titled Earth Day: Books for Kids. Enjoy a variety of Earth Day related children’s book available in digital and physical formats.

Photo taken from docks at Bloedel Donovan Park showing the shoreline and Lake Whatcom.

Take a Self-Guided Stormwater Discovery Tour

All week
Follow the path of rain after it falls! Explore our urban and parkland areas on five self-guided tours while learning how we keep the water clean, filter out pollutants, and prevent flooding. Let our mobile-friendly site be your guide with maps, historical photos, and underground drawings.

Mother and daughter looking at washing machine together.

Make a Personal Commitment to Reduce Your Impact

All week
Are you interested in taking action to reduce your environmental impact? The City has three quick and simple pledges that will provide you with guidance and free tools to help you get started.

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