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 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics," which advocates for widespread awareness regarding the health risks of plastics, calls to phase out single-use plastics rapidly, and pushes for a strong UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution. Earth Day supports a sustainable future, builds happy and healthy communities worldwide, and contributes to a healthy economy. 

Check out these events happening in Cumberland Valley to celebrate the importance of Earth Day.

Mechanicsburg's Earth Day Festival

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Stop by downtown Mechanicsburg for a day filled with diverse Earth Day events catering to everyone's interests! The global Earth Day movement unites over one billion people, transcending nationalities and backgrounds. This day is a platform for individuals worldwide to express their gratitude for... Read More 

Earth Day Celebration @ Hershey Gardens

Saturday, April 20, 2024

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. View a selection of heritage breed farm animals in the Amphitheatre and join our teen volunteers as they lead drop-in activities to inspire young guests to take care of our planet. Learn about cover crops, vermiculture, composting, wildflowers and pollinators, and recycling!... Read More 

Earth Day Evening Walk

Monday, April 22, 2024

Celebrate Earth Day with an evening walk at the Conservancy’s Letort Spring Garden Preserve in Carlisle. Take a relaxing guided stroll through the preserve to discover and enjoy the emerging signs of Spring, including wildflowers, amphibians, and birds. The walk will cover ~1.5 miles over fairly... Read More 

Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Join us for our 4th Annual Earth Day Celebration in the wilds of historic downtown Carlisle, PA, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 12 pm to 4 pm. We’re excited this year’s event also corresponds with Arbor Day in honor of the trees, and our event will be a complete celebration of Life Wild &... Read More 

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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.