Earth Day Events in and around Boston

Today is Earth Day. Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. If you’re interested in learning more…

Melissa

Updated Apr 22, 2022 6:08 AM EDT

388146 01: A protester holds a sign at an Earth Day rally April 22, 2001 in front of the United Nations in New York City. Dozens of activists marched from Times Square to the United Nations where speakers denounced the current Bush administration’s environmental policies. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Newsmakers)

Today is Earth Day. Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. If you're interested in learning more about the history of Earth Day and how and why it was created, CLICK HERE.

In the meantime, to celebrate Earth Day in and around Boston, there are several events planned. You can partake in a clean up, go on a tour and attend a festival. Below are the list of some of the events going on this weekend.

Annual Earth Day Charles River clean up

https://www.earthdayboston.org/events/annual-earth-day-charles-river-cleanup/

Chelsea tree planting

https://www.earthdayboston.org/events/chelsea-tree-planting/

Harvard Earth Day festival

https://www.earthdayboston.org/events/harvard-earth-day-festival/

Fossil Fuel Freedom Tour

https://www.earthdayboston.org/events/fossil-fuel-freedom-tour/

Eastie Earth Day clean up

https://www.earthdayboston.org/events/eastie-earth-day-clean-up/

Newton Earth Day festival

https://www.earthdayboston.org/events/newton-earth-day-festival/

Forest bathing at the Arnold Aboretum

https://www.earthdayboston.org/events/forest-bathing-at-the-arnold-arboretum/

Mushroom Foraging

https://www.earthdayboston.org/events/mushroom-foraging-with-maria-pinto/

Speak for the trees walkathon

https://www.earthdayboston.org/events/speak-for-the-trees-arborweek-walkathon/

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