As Earth Day 2024 draws near, it’s a powerful reminder of the collective action we must take to ensure the sustainability and health of our planet for all. At Team Anna, we are deeply committed to environmental stewardship and understand that the well-being of the community is intimately connected to the health of our environment. Earth Day offers us a chance to celebrate the natural beauty surrounding us and strengthens our resolve to face environmental challenges head-on.
This Earth Day, let’s come together as a district to turn awareness into action. We encourage everyone in House District 42 to join us at local Earth Day events, whether that means volunteering for a cleanup, learning more about how to live sustainably, or making personal commitments to reduce your ecological footprint. Together, we can demonstrate the power of community in creating lasting environmental change.
Discover how you can get involved in our district’s Earth Day events and help us make a difference through getting involved with the many organizations our community has to offer. Every action counts, and together, we can achieve a sustainable future for all. Check out the list below for events celebrating Earth Day in House District 42 and beyond as well as a list of local organizations to uplift in the community:
- Orange County’s EarthFest: Friday, April 19 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Orange County Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL 32801. Celebrate Earth Month with activities and booths promoting environmental sustainability.
- Central Florida’s Earth Day Festival: Saturday, April 20, from 10:00am to 6:00pm at Lake Eola Park (east side), 512 E. Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801. Join the community for a day of celebration, with eco-friendly activities, vendors, and entertainment.
- Vegan Earth Day Market: Saturday, April 20 from 11:00am to 4:00pm at 227 North Eola Drive Orlando, FL 32801. At the Vegan Earth Day Market, you’ll find a wide array of cruelty-free products, delicious vegan food, and innovative eco-friendly solutions. From organic foods to handmade skincare products, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy.
- Earth Day Family Day at A&H: Saturday, April 20 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Art & History Museums of Maitland, 231 West Packwood Avenue Maitland, FL 32751. Attend this free Earth Day Family event where children can do face painting, arts and crafts, and more!
- Earth Day Puzzle Trail: A Special Birdathon Event: Saturday, April 20 from 10:00am to Sunday, April 21st at 4:00 PM at 1101 Audubon Way Eatonville, FL 32751 The Audubon Center for Birds of Prey is hosting a special weekend-long event as part of Audubon Florida’s Birdathon! If you are participating in Birdathon, our resident raptors can count toward your total! All funds raised during Birdathon will support Audubon Florida programs, including our owl aviary renovation. Sign up for Birdathon at fl.audubon.org/birdathon24.
- YMCA Healthy Kids Day: Saturday, April 20 all-day at the Downtown Orlando YMCA, 433 N. Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803. Take care of the planet and yourself by learning about exercise and earth-friendly ways to have fun!
- Earth Day Funday Clean-Up: Sunday, April 21 from 9am to 12pm at the Inter & Co Stadium, 655 West Church Street Orlando, FL 32805. Join City District and Parramore Main Streets as they co-host their Earth Day Clean-Up!
- Eatonville Earth Day Community Cleanup at Lake Bell: Sunday, April 21 from 9:00am to 11:00am at the Denton Johnson Community Center. Join IDEAS for US, Organizing to Victory, the Lee Road Neighborhood Association, Climate Resiliency Center, and the Foundation for Florida Environmental Protection as they bring neighbors together to clean up the Lake Bell shoreline!
- Commissioner Bonilla’s Sustainable Science Showcase: Sunday, April 21 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803. Explore innovative projects that highlight sustainable solutions and environmental stewardship. [More information available.]
- Earth Month 2024 Walk for Water: Sunday, April 21 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Bill Frederick Park, 3401 South Hiawassee Road Orlando, FL 32835. Join Aveda Florida in walking to advocate for clean water in our local communities and worldwide. The walk is 3.7 miles.
- Ivanhoe Village Earth Day Clean Up: Monday, April 22 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company, 1300 Alden Rd, Orlando, FL 32803. Join the Ivanhoe Village community to clean up Orlando’s beautiful landscape.
- Earth Day Sunset Yoga: Monday, April 22nd from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at the Avalon Park Community Garden. Wind down your evening with Yoga in the Avalon Community Garden with YogaSix to celebrate Earth Day! Enjoy the sunset, make new friends & relax. Participants will be invited to make a planting after their practice.
- Earth Day Work Day: Friday, April 26 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the City Plaza Hall, 400 South Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801. Downtown workers, residents, and the local community are invited to enjoy their lunch outdoors while learning about sustainability and environmental stewardship, with the event featuring music, games, prizes, and other activities.
- Ward and Wellbeing Earth Day Block Party: Saturday, April 27 from 8:00am to 11:30am at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave #800, Winter Park, FL 32792. Attend this family-friendly event and learn more about sustainability and explore green vendors.
- Earth Fest: Saturday, April 27 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Lake Concord Park in Casselberry,95 Triplet Lake Dr, Casselberry, FL 32707. Join Casselberry as they throw off their 14th annual Earth Fest – the county’s largest environmentally friendly festival with lots to do!
- Adopt a Tree Day: Saturday April 27th, from 8:00am to 12:00pm at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, 6021 S Conway Rd, Orlando, FL 32812. Take home a tree, and help regrow Florida’s native forests and save the environment! While supplies last.
- Buzzworthy Gardens: Cultivating Habitat for Native Pollinators: Tuesday, April 30th from 5:30 to 6:30pm on Zoom. Learn about how to support our buzzy partners and optionally receive a kit to plant bee-friendly flowers!
Organizations in Central Florida