Earth Day Bird Walk
April 21, 8-9 a.m.
Earth Day isn’t just about cleaning up bodies of water and greenery, it’s also about celebrating the creatures that make our natural surroundings their home. Learn what tools you need to properly bird watch, plus practice how to find and identify our avian friends. // Gulf Branch Nature Center and Park: 3608 N. Military Road, Arlington
The Great Prince William Cleanup
April 21, 9 a.m.-noon
Organized by Keep Prince William Beautiful, who has partnered with Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank J. Principi, this do-good-for-the-community event will hone in on 13 miles of Route 1 from Occoquan to Quantico. Keep Prince William Beautiful is also hosting a Run for the Earth 5K on April 28. // Keep Prince William Beautiful: 4391 Ridgewood Drive, Suite F, Woodbridge
Springfest 2018
April 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
In partnership with the Fairfax County Park Authority, Clean Fairfax once again hosts its free Springfest event. More than 75 food trucks, vendors and exhibitors will be in attendance, as will an alpaca for petting. For the kids, there will be an environmentally-themed obstacle course, puppet show and crafts, and for Mom and Dad there will be plants for purchase and opportunities to talk with master gardeners. // Sully Historic Site: 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly
15th Annual Earth Day Festival at Old Mill Park
April 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
As parking is limited at this free event, attendees are encouraged to leave their car at home and walk to Old Mill Park using the Heritage Trail. Upon arriving, guests will be greeted by face painters, exhibits, live music and pony rides, offering something appealing to every age group. // Old Mill Park: 2201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg
Earth Day Pollinator Garden Work Crew
April 22, 10 a.m.-noon
Bugs may get a bad rap from people that see them as only scary, creepy-crawly things, but because of their positive impact on our environment, it’s important that we help them live their best life. You can do just that by helping prune and mulch the pollinator garden at Lake Anna State Park. Just bring yourself as gloves, shovels, mulch and water will be provided. // Lake Anna State Park: 6800 Lawyers Road, Spotsylvania
Earth Day 2018
April 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
This all-day event kicks off with a walk around Kane’s Creek and Eagle Spur Trails, accompanied by a lesson on the essential role that trees play in our lives and the lives of the other creatures we share the planet with. Around lunchtime, solar energy will provide the means to cook up a small meal, after which point attendees will make a “seed bomb” that they will then throw into the garden. // Mason Neck State Park: 7301 High Point Road, Lorton
Earth Day
April 22, 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Help Sky Meadows State Park replace old fencing by coming equipped with sunscreen, hiking shoes, bug spray and water. All other tools will be provided. After a hard day at work, come back to relax under the stars and watch a meteor shower from 8:30 p.m.-5 a.m., but be aware that there is only room for 100 cars and it costs $25 to park, money that will benefit the Friends of Sky Meadows. // Sky Meadows State Park: 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane
Earth Day with North Gate Vineyard
April 22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
This winery’s tasting room is LEED Gold certified, and you will find out just what that means when you attend this event, which also includes three 45-minute tours led by North Gate’s owner and winemaker, Mark Fedor, plus live music. There’s also a Monarch Butterfly Waystation on the property for guests to check out. // North Gate Vineyard: 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville
Earth Day- From Trash to Treasure
April 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bring old pillow cases, cookie trays and boxes to make a bird feeder, basket, shopping bag, and even a cookie tray organizer. If these don’t interest little ones, not to worry. There will be a separate table with chances to make more kid-friendly creations. // Leesylvania State Park: 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge
Earth Day Celebration at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
April 22, 1 p.m.
For free, listen to a talk about how harmful plastic is to our environment, learn how you can better demonstrate the three Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), go on a walk and play games. // Ellanor C. Lawrence Park: 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly
25th Annual Alexandria Earth Day
April 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
In true Earth Day form, attendees to this free event are asked to use public transportation, walk or bike over to Lenny Harris Memorial Fields, where they will find exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on activities and events that include a Trashin’ Fashion Show and an art contest for children in grades K-12. Meggrolls and Borinquen Lunch Box will have eats for sale, and the winner of the 2018 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award will be announced. // Lenny Harris Memorial Fields at Braddock Park: 1005 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
