Since 1970, environmental advocates have celebrated Earth Day to show their support for environmental protection and the need to look after our planet. More than 50 years later, our tactics have evolved with the times, incorporating virtual events, digital calls to action, and using the internet to take part in a global celebration from the comfort of our homes.
The Sierra Club Georgia Chapter is here to help you find local events near you or a virtual event that speaks to your personal interests. Here’s a rundown of some of the Earth Day events taking place here in Georgia and beyond.
This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the opportunities to get involved this Earth Day in Georgia. Any additions to this list can be sent to Georgia Chapter Senior Communications & Policy Coordinator Ricky Leroux at ricky.leroux@sierraclub.org.
Event: Earth Day Initiative’s 2023 Virtual Stage
What: Join the Earth Day Initiative for its 2023 Virtual Stage featuring conversations on climate action, green living, and environmental justice.
When: Wednesday, April 19, 4pm
Where: Streaming online
Event: A Just and Equitable Green New Deal Webinar
What: Join DeKalb Commissioner Ted Terry, his team, and guest speakers for a discussion on creating a just and equitable DeKalb Green New Deal. Learn about what DeKalb County has already done to mitigate climate change and join us in visioning a green, just future.
When: Wednesday, April 19, 7pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Event: Mural Unveiling & Earth Day Celebration
What: Join Georgia Conservation Voters and GeorgiaWAND for their Earth Day mural unveiling event. The comic mural seeks to bring awareness to environmental justice and the challenges Summerhill residents and Georgians across the state continue to face with outdated water infrastructure, poor air quality, and high power bills. Join us to celebrate the climate action that community members have already accomplished and call attention to the inequities we still face and work that has yet to be done.
When: Thursday, April 20, noon-2pm
Where: Hank Aaron Drive & Fulton Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Event: Conservation and Access to Nature Webinar
What: Join DeKalb Commissioner Ted Terry, his team, and guest speakers for a discussion on Conservation and Access to Nature for a DeKalb Green New Deal.
When: Saturday, April 22, 8:30am
Where: Gold Branch Trail, 6156 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068
Event: Hike the Gold Branch Trail along the Chattahoochee
What: Sierra Club Outings Leaders will lead a morning hike on the Gold Branch Trail in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The approximately four-mile hike will take about 2.5 hours.
When: Saturday, April 22, 8:30am
Where: Gold Branch Trail, 6156 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068
Event: Earth Day Augusta
What: Join the Sierra Club’s Savannah River Group at Earth Day Augusta featuring educational classes, tours, and entertainment.
When: Saturday, April 22, 10am-3pm
Where: Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, 1858 Lock and Dam Road, Augusta, GA 30906
Event: Recycling Roundtable
What: Join Sustainable Cobb for an interactive and informative Recycling Roundtable featuring experts coming together to provide information about the latest recycling best practices and to answer questions.
When: Friday, April 21, 10:30-11:30am
Where: Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068
Event: Park Day at Shoupade Park
What: Join volunteers for a park clean-up event at Shoupade Park in the River Line Historic Area in southeast Cobb County. Volunteer check-in and refreshments served beginning at 9:30 am. Welcome orientation & work begins at 10 am.
When: Saturday, April 22, 10am-noon
Where: Shoupade Park, Oakdale Road & Fort Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080
Event: Earth Day & EV Car Show
What: Join North Georgia Conservation Coalition for its annual Earth Day event in Dawsonville, along with an EV Car Show hosted by the North Georgia EV Club and Clean Cities Georgia! Includes crafts, workshops, demos, food, gifts, silent auction, and more.
When: Saturday, April 22, 10am-2pm
Where: Bowen Arts Center, 334 GA Highway 9, Dawsonville, GA 30534
Event: Ponce City Market - Atlanta Green Market
What: Atlanta Green Market's 2nd annual Earth Day celebration will feature nearly 50 of Georgia's most promising, up-and-coming sustainable businesses.
When: Saturday, April 22, 10am-6pm
Where: Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Event: Earth Day Block Party at Patagonia Atlanta
What: Celebrate and honor Earth Day with an Earth Day Block Party at the Patagonia BeltLine store with kids activities, local refreshments, DJ sets, giveaways, and much more.
When: Saturday, April 22, 11am-3pm
Where: Patagonia Beltline124 Krog Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Event: City of East Point Earth Day Celebration
What: Join the “Green Team” as the city of East Point celebrates Earth Day with a “Garden Like A Boss” class with Tenisio Senima. Attendees will receive giveaways including seeds and seedlings from Ace Hardware and compost from CompostNow.
When: Saturday, April 22, noon-2pm
Where: Arts XChange, 2148 Newnan Street, East Point, GA 30344
Event: Earth Day Decatur
What: Celebrate Earth Day on Decatur Square! Featuring lots of family fun activities, giveaways, educational booths, musical performances, and more!
When: Saturday, April 22, 1-4pm
Where: Decatur Square, 509 North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030
Event: Earth Day After Party
What: Block your calendar because we are dancing, vibing, eating good, and taking action to acknowledge the impacts of climate change and injustice to ensure our communities are more resilient. This event is FREE to attend! We are providing food from Amorous Tacos and you can buy drinks on location at Atlantucky Brewing. Put on your best dancing shoes because we are Partying With A Purpose - having fun and meeting friends while launching The People's Platform for Georgia's Future.
When: Saturday, April 22, 6-9pm
Where: Atlantucky Brewing, 170 Northside Drive SW Suite 96, Atlanta, GA
Event: Dog Walk with or without a Dog
What: Join the Savannah River Group for a walk (with or without your dog!) around the Augusta University Summerville campus looking at the trees and talking about their characteristics. Outings Leaders will meet in front of Maxwell Performing Arts Building
When: Saturday, April 29, 9:30-11:30am
Where: Maxwell Performing Arts Building, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Know of an Earth Day event happening in Georgia that should be added to this list? Let us know! Email Georgia Chapter Senior Communications & Policy Coordinator Ricky Leroux at ricky.leroux@sierraclub.org and we’ll add it to this page.
Looking forward to celebrating Earth Day 2023 with all of you!