Earth Day Events Around Bellingham
Earth Day is an opportunity to give back to the planet we all call home. There are several outdoor activities happening in Whatcom County to show some love to the earth and the community. Whether you prefer cleaning up local beaches or getting your hands dirty potting plants, there is something for everyone among the flora and fauna.
Earth Day is Wednesday April 22, 2026, but you can participate in various events throughout April.
Earth Day Events in 2026
April 18, 2026
Started in 2022, our annual Earth Day Celebration has quickly become a beloved neighborhood tradition. Join us in Sunnyland Park from 10am-1pm on Saturday, April 18th. This fun, free event includes:
- Plant and Seed Swap
- Native plant giveaway for Sunnyland residents
- Tree giveaway from the City of Bellingham
- Raffle with over $3,000 in prizes from Sunnyland businesses
- Free face-painting for kids
- Free nature-based learning Activities for all ages
- Mending tent by Ragfinery
- Guests from Wild Whatcom, Whatcom Conservation District, Smart Trips, Walk and Roll, Whatcom Land Trust, and more!
- Food available for purchase from Plantage
April 18, 2026
Happy Earth Day! Join Whatcom Land Trust and Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) to protect and enhance critical salmon habitat along Kenney Creek, where the creek meets the North Fork of the Nooksack River. Last fall, over 100 volunteers joined us in planting hundreds of native species at the site.
Volunteers will continue that effort by digging and cutting out invasive species like English Ivy, Himalayan Balsam (Policeman’s Helmet), and Himalayan Blackberry, to help ensure a diverse and healthy environment for returning fish, birds, and more. Come help us restore this vital ecosystem and contribute to the long-term health of Kenney Creek and the wildlife it supports! We will have tea, coffee, and snacks, and all tools are provided. We can’t wait to see you out on the land!
Register: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/9sunu9p0zoFS2xx2WzEgZA (Please register for this event so that we can bring enough shovels and snacks!)
April 22, 2026
Join RE Sources at I & J Waterway to help ensure our beaches are clean and pollution stays out of Bellingham Bay! They will be set up next to the ASB Trail entrance and roaming the shorelines for any trash and plastic pollution they can find!
Cleanup supplies and snacks from the Bagelry will be provided.
April 25, 2026
Celebrate Earth Day alongside more than 1 billion people worldwide by joining the City of Bellingham and other community partners for our annual Earth Day Community Work Party on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Together, we will remove invasive species to improve fish and wildlife habitat and help water quality near the Squalicum Creek Re-Route Project. This important ecological restoration project was constructed in 2021 to benefit salmon and other native species.
Find a map, registration details, and other important information on the registration page. Please register early, space is limited. If you sign up, please show up! All ages, abilities, and experience levels are welcome.
April 25, 2026
Clear your clutter and reduce your environmental impact for Earth Day! The City of Bellingham is partnering with Sanitary Service Company (SSC), Recycling & Disposal Services Inc. (RDS), 1PC, Bellingham Covenant Church, and Whatcom County Health and Community Services to host a free recycling event.
Stop by the parking lot of Bellingham Covenant Church any time between noon and 3 p.m. to drop off your hard-to-recycle items for donation and recycling.
The City of Bellingham offers a variety of family-friendly activities all week long, from Saturday April 18 -Saturday April 25.
See the full list of 2026 Earth Week events here.
