Earth Day is April 22, but the City of El Paso is dedicating the entire month of April to raising awareness about taking care of our environment and celebrate earth.
The City invites the community to celebrate our Earth with a wide variety of family-friendly activities and events that honor the environment and nature in our community.
During Earth Month, the City has put together various events that residents can participate in and receive information on how to create healthier neighborhoods and communities that benefit our planet. Residents are encouraged to take part in various activities and events throughout the month.
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Several City departments are hosting events in different parts of town that focus on the importance of taking care of our planet. The following departments are hosting various activities:
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April 1, 9AM-12PM – Poppies WalkApril 6, 6PM-9PM – Full Moon FiestaApril 19, 9AM-5PM – Earth Day ActivitiesView all event details
April 22, 12PM-3PM – Farmer’s Market at Arts Festival PlazaApril 27, 5PM-9PM – Evening Market at Arts Festival Plaza
April 19, 4PM-6PM – Earth Day CelebrationSylvia A. Carreon Community Center In celebration of Earth Day, Live Active EP in partnership with Sylvia A. Carreon Community Center and Texas AgriLife Extension will have a fun educational event. The event will consist of an educational class on growing and nourishing healthy communities led by a Texas AgriLife educator and offering fun activities for the community.
Earth Month Reading Challenge (Grade PreK-2)Earth Month Reading Challenge (Grade 3-7)Earth Month Reading Challenge (Grade 8-Adult)April 08, 3PM-4PM – Earth Day Makerday - Clardy FoxApril 18, 4:30PM – Hug the Earth Storytime - ChamizalApril 18, 4:30PM – Storytime with Glitter Mosaic Craft - Richard BurgesApril 19, 10AM – Storytime with Paper Crown Craft - Richard BurgesApril 19, 10AM-11AM – Preschool Storytime - Jose CisnerosApril 19, 4:30PM – Tween Hangout: Paper Mache Planters - Richard BurgesApril 19, 4:30PM – Tween Steam: Ice King Challenge - Esperanza MorenoApril 20, 3PM-4PM – Mealworm Life Cycles - Esperanza MorenoApril 20, 4:30PM – Hug the Earth Teen Hangout - ChamizalApril 20, 4:30PM – Teen Hangout: Egg Carton Planters - Esperanza MorenoApril 20, 4:30PM – Teen Hangout: Paper Quilling Art - Richard BurgesApril 21, 4PM-5PM – Earth Day Family Party - Irving SchwartzApril 22, 10AM – Storytime Paper Crowns - Richard BurgesApril 22, 10AM-11AM – Earth Day Dry Seed Bombs - Enrique MorenoApril 22, 10AM-11AM – Family Storytime - Jose CisnerosApril 22, 10AM-11AM – Family Storytime - WestsideApril 22, 10AM-11AM – Family Storytime - Judge MarquezApril 22, 10AM-11AM – Earth Day Storytime - Clardy FoxApril 22, 10AM-11:30AM – DIY Newspaper Seed Pots - Sergio TroncosoApril 22, 10AM-12PM – Family Storytime: Seed Bombs - Esperanza MorenoApril 22, 3:30PM-4:30PM – Paint a Pot! - Clardy FoxApril 29, 10AM-4PM – Dia de los Ninos - Learn More
April 22, 10AM-2PM – Party for the PlanetView event details
April 22, 11AM – Read and Ride for Earth DayView event details
April 22, 10AM-2PM – 2023 Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Month by reading and completing activities to learn and earn badges! Be a planet protector and earn 8 new badges! Need reading recommendations? Check out the titles below that are available at your nearest El Paso Public Library!
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Here are some tips you can implement year round to help the planet:
Find information about Recycling with the City, view bike lanes, and find EV Charging Stations around the city.