Earth Day has been observed since 1970 and is celebrated annually on April 22. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and encouraging individuals to promote sustainability and protect the Earth's natural resources. The theme of Earth Day 2026 remains "Our Power, Our Planet," and calls on communities worldwide to sustain environmental protections that affect the cost of living, public health, infrastructure reliability, and long-term stability.
Check out these events in Cumberland Valley to celebrate the importance of Earth Day.
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A decade ago, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) launched a “Conservation Landscape” program that drives strategic investments around themes of conservation, community revitalization, and sustainability in special landscapes across Pennsylvania. Cumberland Valley is located in the South Mountain Landscape and features diverse natural, agricultural, recreational, and cultural resources. Within the South Mountain Landscape, community leaders, state agencies, local governments, philanthropies, and nonprofits all engage in ways to tackle effective conservation and community revitalization. For more information about South Mountain Landscape and specific initiatives, visit SouthMountainPartnership.org.
Learn more about Dickinson College's commitment to environmental responsibility and how they have fostered a culture of sustainability on campus and within the local community.
