Since its launch in 1970, Earth Day has helped catalyze environmental action around the world, from recycling and beach cleanups to planting trees and buying renewable energy. This year’s Earth Day is OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, calling for everyone to unite around renewable energy so we can triple clean electricity by 2030.
Visit earthday.org to learn more, and then take local action, starting, perhaps, with a visit to one of the North Shore events commemorating the holiday.
North Shore Nature Fair, Glen Urquhart School, Beverly | May 3
Celebrate and learn about protecting our planet with hands-on activities and nature-based projects led by professional educators at this free, family-friendly event thrown by Glen Urquhart School, Salem Sound Coastwatch, and Kestrel Educational Adventures. gus.org/events/2025/5/3/nature-fair-2025
Earth Kokedamas, Peabody Essex Museum, Salem | April 19,20,26,27
A kokedama is a Japanese planting style where soil is wrapped in moss to house the roots of a growing plant. Join the drop-in sessions to create a kokedama to celebrate Earth Day. You can also join their Becoming an Eco Hero! event during April school vacation week. Learn more: www.pem.org/events
Earth Fest, Town Hall, Swampscott | April 26
Come to the 4th Annual Swampscott Earth Fest on Saturday, April 26th from 10am – 1pm on Town Hall Lawn to learn about the work of local environmental organizations, meet animals from the Northeastern Marine Science Center, and take home a free tree to plant. swampscottma.gov/home/events/95686
Salisbury Beach Earth Day Beach Cleanup | April 19
The Salisbury Beach Betterment Association will be leading the cleanup effort, with volunteers from AAA Northeast. They are seeking additional volunteers to help between 9-11AM. Gloves & trash bags will be provided. The check in table will be next to GroundSwell Surf Cafe (25 Broadway) at Salisbury Beach Center. facebook.com/events/476389752220209
Andover’s 5th Annual Earth Day Cleanup Event | April 19
The Town of Andover’s Department of Public Works will hold its fifth annual Neighborhood Cleanup Day in honor of Earth Day, on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Learn more: andoverma.gov/1031/Earth-Day