Every year on April 22, Earth Day is marked by an estimated one billion people in 192 countries. Whether tree plantings, educational events, or fundraisers, participants work to do their part in keeping our world green and clean. So get ready to clean up your act and celebrate Earth Day in Asheville.
Lend a hand
Buncombe County Earth Day Cleanup | Wednesday, April 22 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Hominy Creek River Park | RSVP | Volunteers 18+ will hop into canoes to clean up the French Broad from Bent Creek River Park to Hominy Creek River Park.
Explore Asheville Travel & Hospitality Earth Day Cleanup | Wednesday, April 22 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Various locations | RSVP | In partnership with Asheville GreenWorks, RiverLink, and MountainTrue, the cleanup will take place throughout the city — check in at your venue for supplies, clean up your neighborhood, then head back for some socializing.
AYPROS x Asheville GreenWorks Earth Day Cleanup | Saturday, April 25 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hi-Wire RAD Beer Garden | RSVP | Help Asheville’s Young Professionals maintain riverside green spaces and stick around for a post-cleanup hang.
Eco education + celebration
Mushroom Log Workshop | Wednesday, April 22 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Reems Creek Nursery, Weaverville | $74.90 | Let the experts teach you how to grow your own lion’s mane, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms on cherry, oak, hickory, and birch logs.
Earth Day Celebration with William Ritter | Wednesday, April 22 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library | Free | The longtime seed-saver and seasoned fiddler will share ballads about the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Beers that Build: MountainTrue Watershed Wheat Release Party | Wednesday, April 22 | 5-8 p.m. | Wicked Weed Brewing | Free | Raise a glass of this special edition beer for a great cause and enjoy live music from Hot Bread Selectors.
Earth Day Concert & Silent Auction | Wednesday, April 22 | 5-10 p.m. | The Argot Room | Free | Enjoy tunes from talented local musicians and bid on unique art to benefit MountainTrue.
Earth Day Cacao & Breathwork | Wednesday, April 22 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Plant Bar | $35 | Bring a yoga mat and blanket for this grounding experience.
Extend the celebration
Find more opportunities to go green all year long, like following recipes from WNC Food Waste Solutions, participating in Asheville GreenWorks’ year-round cleanups, or helping Bountiful Cities clean up our local gardens and edible park.
Or if you’re simply looking to enjoy your natural surroundings, hike on a local trail, or plan a birding adventure.
