EARTH DAY: 11 events across Alabama—cleanups, festivals + more

Did you know—Alabama is the most biodiverse state in the country? And what better holiday to honor that biodiversity than Earth Day? This year, Alabamians all across the state are hosting celebrations, from music festivals to native seed crafts and everything in-between.

We’ve rounded up 11 ways to cherish Mother Nature this Earth Day.

Earthbound’s Earthfest 2024 in Birmingham

• What: An outdoor concert spectacle raising money for Black Warrior Riverkeeper.
• When: Saturday, April 20, 2-8PM
• Where: The Upstairs at Avondale | 201B 41st Street S Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: Free admission
• More info: Website

Earth Day Festival 2024 in Troy

• What: A celebration of Mother Nature at the recently-renovated Troy University Arboretum and Pocosin Nature Preserve.
• When: Saturday, April 20, 10AM-2PM
• Where: Troy University Arboretum and Pocosin Nature Preserve | 101 Pell Ave, Troy, AL 36081
• Cost: Free admission
• More info: Facebook

Celebrate Earth Day at the Anniston Museum of Natural History

• What: Earth Day takes over the Anniston Museum of Natural History with an animal meet + greet, build-your-own-bowl workshop + nature journaling workshop.
• When: Saturday, April 20, 10AM-5PM
• Where: Anniston Museum of Natural History | 800 Museum Dr, Anniston, AL 36206
• Cost: Normal museum admission | $18 for adults | $12 for kids | $15 for seniors
• More info: Website

Earth Day Mobile Bay 2024 in Fairhope

• What: Celebrate Earth Day on the Gulf Coast at this all-day event with a reptile bus, live music + more!
• When: Saturday, April 20, 10AM-6PM
• Where: Fairhope Pier Park | 1 N Beach Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532
• Cost: Free admission
• More info: Website

Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve

• What: an Earth Day celebration complete with live music, plant giveaways + raptor demonstrations.
• When: Saturday, April 20, 10AM-2PM
• Where: Hays Nature Preserve | 7161 US-431, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
• Cost: Free admission
• More info: Website

Earth Fest at Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne

• What: Spend your Saturday enjoying free guided hikes, live music + special guest appearances by live animals.
• When: Saturday, April 20, 10AM-3PM
• Where: JSU’s Little River Canyon Center | 4322 Little River Canyon Rim Pkwy, Fort Payne, AL 35967
• Cost: Free admission
• More info: Website

2024 Earth Day Expo in Athens

• What: Learn all about native plants, bee farming + more at the Earth Day Expo in Athens-Limestone.
• When: Saturday, April 20, 10AM-3PM
• Where: Carter Gymnasium | 400-476 Pryor St E, Athens, AL 35611
• Cost: Free
• More info: Website

Lake Guntersville State Park Cleanup + Earth Day Festivities

• What: A litter cleanup followed by mural painting + native seed planting.
• When: Saturday, April 20, 12-3PM
• Where: Lake Guntersville State Park | 1155 Lodge Dr, Guntersville, AL 35976
• Cost: Free admission
• More info: Website

Earth Day Weekend at Oak Mountain State Park

• What: Celebrate Earth Day, all weekend long at Oak Mountain State Park. Activities include live animal shows, arts + crafts and learning more about native plants.
• When: April 20 + 21, times vary based on activity
• Where: Oak Mountain State Park | 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124
• Cost: Normal gate fee for park | $5 for adults | $2 for kids + seniors
• More info: Website

Earth Day Safari at the Montgomery Zoo

• What: Celebrate Earth Day with our roommates on planet Earth—the animals!
• When: Friday, April 26, 9AM-2PM
• Where: Montgomery Zoo | 2301 Coliseum Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36110
• Cost: Regular zoo admission | $18 for adults | $14 for kids | $16 for seniors
• More info: Website

Earth Day at the Gardens in Birmingham

• What: A favorite of our Bham friends, this Earth Day celebration includes walking through the gorgeous Birmingham Botanical Gardens + a yoga session.
• When: Saturday, April 27, 12-2PM
• Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
• Cost: Free admission
• More info: Website

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