Earth Day Cleanup
April 20, 10 a.m.
Celebrate Earth Day by helping park staff with their annual spring cleanup. Spend a morning removing invasive plants and cleaning up trails. // Potomac Overlook Regional Park: 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington; free
Sky Meadows Earth Week
April 20-28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
While seeing the stars and saving water, Earth Day celebrators can get to know more about Sky Meadows State Park’s dark sky and water conservation initiatives through a week of workshops. // Sky Meadows State Park: 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane; free
Earth Day Sweat Lodge in Honor of Mother Earth
April 21, 9 a.m.
Spend a spiritual day on Easter exploring the connection between Easter and Earth Day. // Earthwalk Ways Forest Therapy Institute & Retreat: 913 Holly Corner Road, Fredericksburg; free
Earth Day Watershed Cleanup
April 22, 1:30 p.m.
Tysons Partnership invites everyone to volunteer at the Earth Day Watershed and Public Lands cleanup in collaboration with Clean Fairfax. // Raglan Road Park: 8590 Raglan Road, Tysons; free
Earth Day Ice Cream Social
April 22, 3-5 p.m.
The Piedmont Environmental Council is partnering with a local ice cream truck Moo Thru to celebrate with visitors of all ages. As guests enjoy their ice cream, they can take a walk through the Larson Native plant garden. // Piedmont Environmental Council: 45 Horner St., Warrenton; free
Alexandria Earth Day
April 27, 10 a.m.
Spend the day with your family and community by making our planet a better place. This event includes children’s activities, food sales and tree planting and exhibits by local community groups. // Braddock Park: 13451 Braddock Road, Clifton; free
SpringFest 2019
April 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Clean Fairfax is buzzing with excitement to welcome visitors to an Earth Day extravaganza, featuring an environmental obstacle course, the Recycling Pirates puppet show, interactive crafts and a plant sale for kids and adults alike. // The Sully Historic Site: 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly; free
Earth Day Festival
April 27, 11 a.m.
The 16th annual festival will celebrate our planet with delicious food, fabulous music and a variety of activities for all ages. // Old Mill Park: 2216 Caroline St., Fredericksburg; free
Zero Waste Kitchen
April 27, 2–5 p.m.
Ever wonder about the best ways to avoid taking out the kitchen trash and help the environment? Ashburn Library will host a workshop for all ages, including tools and techniques to lessen waste while cooking and preparing meals. // Ashburn Library: 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn; free
Fairfax City Earth Day
April 28, 2:30-5 p.m.
Plant a tree, learn about recycling and take home your own compost caddy at this family-friendly Earth Day event. // Daniels Run Elementary: 3705 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax; free
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