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2025 Family-friendly Earth Day Celebrations



Go green with cleanups, hikes and more

2025 Earth Day events

Celebrate Earth Day by learning how you can help take care of the earth, animals and nature with various celebrations and workshops throughout the Hudson Valley.

April 24

Earth Day Concert & Craft Supply Swap & Circle. Celebrate sustainability and join us for a performance from Soil & Soul and a craft supply swap and crafting circle. If you have craft supplies that are in good condition that you aren't using and would like to see them go to good use, contact Kristen at kthornton-destafeno@rcls.org or 845-563-3650 for questions and to donate your supplies. Anything from yarn and fibre art tools, to sewing notions and art supplies are welcomed. Bring your craft project of choice to join our crafting circle even if you don't have supplies to donate. We'll also have coloring sheets for those looking for a relaxing activity while enjoying the music of Soil & Soul. Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street, Newburgh. 845-563-3600. 6:30pm.

April 25-27

Earth Day Weekend at Main Camp. Celebrate Earth Day with Frost Valley YMCA this spring! Enjoy a weekend of Earth Day-themed activities, including recycled crafts, raptor center tours, guided nature hikes, pond exploration, and a geology rock party where you can transform rocks into paint. Volunteer opportunities are available at a reduced rate, allowing you to contribute to our Earth Day efforts while participating in Sunday’s activities. Frost Valley YMCA, 2000 Frost Valley Rd, Claryville. (845) 985-2291. 12pm.

April 26

22nd Earth Day Fair. This year’s theme is Our Planet, Our Power and is a Zero Waste event! Information and presentations on community solar, composting, single-use plastic, the 7 R’s for Green Living, insulation, electric vehicles, and more! Tour UCAT’s Electric Bus and County Waste’s “Touch-a-Truck” Nature Walk at 10am (before Fair) UN Flags will be flying on Huguenot St representing the Global effort Reformed Church of New Paltz, 92 Huguenot St, New Paltz. 11am.

Bashakill Earth Day Cleanup and Nature Walk. Come celebrate Earth Day by helping to keep our beautiful Bashakill clean! Members and non-members are welcome. Lunch served directly after, and a nature walk to follow. Bashakill Wildlife Preserve, Wurtsboro. 9:30am.

Crag Clean-Up Day. Have you noticed small pieces of trash, climbing tape, food wrappers or water bottle caps at the crag? This type of litter is called micro-trash and, although often overlooked, has a big impact on our environment. Join Mohonk Preserve Rangers for a Crag Clean Up Day and help make the Gunks a cleaner, healthier place! Pick up trash collection bags at the Welcome Boulder and at the top of East Trapps Connector trail on Undercliff Road between 8am–10am (while supplies last) or bring your own bag and help pick up micro-trash. The person who has the heaviest bag of trash will win an Annual PLUS+ membership! The winner will be announced at 5pm at the Welcome Boulder. All trash collection bags must be handed in at the Welcome Boulder between 4-5pm to be considered. This is a free program. Registration is required and limited to 30 participants. This program is part of Mohonk Preserve’s Earth Week celebration. Register through our online portal. Mohonk Nature Preserve, New Paltz. 8am.

Earth Day Celebration. Celebrate our relationships with land, the earth and each other at a special Earth Day Celebration! Music, poetry reading, books and art! Local food vendors. Learn about ecological restoration at RFR, volunteering with the KLT, and mushroom growing. RSVPs are encouraged but not required.  We are raising money to support the year-round stewardship of this and other public lands, so donations are encouraged! Bring a picnic setup with blankets and yard chairs to lounge in the quarry, watch the performances and enjoy! Food and beverages will also be available for sale. Red Fox Ravine, 66 N Wilbur Ave, Kingston. 2pm.

Earth Day Celebration 2025. Celebrate Earth Day at Hudson Highlands Nature Center and enjoy fun for the whole family with interactive Earth Day activities, games with our Nature Educators, Nature Play, live animals, live music (11am-1pm). Meet other local nature organizations too. *Hayride, gem mining, The Great Marble Race: 12:30pm & 1:30pm, *candle making, food trucks, drinks and snacks, and *The Earth Day Market with wonderful local vendors. Plus, raffle with prizes from amazing local businesses. *Kick off the day with Hike the Highlands at 9am! *requires an additional cost. Hudson Highlands Nature Center, 120 Muser Drive (across from 174 Angola Rd.), Cornwall. (845) 534-5506. 11am.

Earth Day Clean Up. Join us to help clean up Sarah Taylor Park. Sarah Taylor Park, 7 Old Main St, Fishkill. 1:30pm.

Earth Day Clean Up. On Earth Day, we invite you to participate in a community clean-up. Help us restore our environment by picking up litter, removing invasive species, and building your community connections over lunch. Families welcome! Together we can create a cleaner and greener future! Meet at Haven Rd Parking Lot in Wurtsboro. Registration 9:30-10am. Lunch 12pm Haven Rd Parking Lot, 762 South Rd, Wurtsboro. 9:30am.

Earth Day Community Clean Up. Join forces with your community to help clean-up neighborhoods around Beacon. This year we’ll be working on some pollinator pathway planting as well! Check the sign-up form on their website for volunteer locations. Various locations, Beacon. 9am.

Family eARTh Day. Join us for Family eARTh Day, a free fun-filled event celebrating our planet with art activities and workshops for the whole family! Smiley Art Building, 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz. 1pm.

Garrison Art Center Community Day. Enjoy live pottery and printmaking demos, browse our Earth Day art supply resale, explore upcoming classes, and experience inspiring gallery exhibitions. Don't miss this fun and creative day by the river. Cold Spring. 11:30am.

Hike the Highlands 2025. This special day kicks off with “Hike the Highlands” at 9am, followed by the “Earth Day Celebration” from 11am-3pm.  This exciting day has something for people of all ages and interests. Participants will be able to choose from three different hikes, from easy to a little harder and longer. Check-in begins at 8:30am with all hikes going out at 9am. Pre-registration is required. Tickets are $15 per person ages 3 and up and include admission to the Earth Day Celebration which will immediately follow the Hike the Highlands at 11am. Join in for lots of family fun with Nature Center Educators who will lead interactive Earth Day games, animals, activities. and more. Outdoor Discovery Campus, 120 Muser Drive, off Angola Road, Cornwall. 9am.

Town of Wappinger Earth Day Cleanup. Join us in celebrating Earth Day by giving back to our community! We invite all residents to volunteer for our Town-Wide Clean-Up event, where we’ll work together to keep our streets, parks, and neighborhoods beautiful. It’s a great way to show your love for the environment, meet your neighbors, and make a positive impact. Materials and shirts will be provided. Mark your calendars and come lend a hand – together, we can make a difference! Wappinger Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls. 10am.


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