Lots of ways to celebrate Earth Day in NH on April 22
Apr. 20—The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, and has been held every year since. It marks the beginning of the modern environmental movement. Celebrate Earth Day in New Hampshire at one of these local events.
Monadnock Region Earth Festival in Keene
April 22, noon to 4 p.m.
At the annual Monadnock Region Earth Day Celebration, learn about what others are doing and making, buy delicious whole food, learn something new, enjoy performers and activities throughout the Co-op, Railroad Square, the bike path and amphitheater (behind the co-op).
https://monadnockfood.coop/event/earthfest/
Earth Day cleanup at Mount Major
April 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Clean up New Hampshire's favorite hiking destination, Mount Major, on Earth Day with the Forest Society. Finish your self-guided hike and litter cleanup by 2 p.m. and the Forest Society will haul away your bag from the parking lot in Alton. No registration necessary. Find a map of Mount Major trails: forestsociety.org/mtmajor
Earth Day Celebration in Auburn
April 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NH Audubon Massabesic Center's Earth Day celebration will celebrate the planet with a variety of family-friendly activities, while also learning how to conserve wildlife and natural resources.
Earth Day Fun on the Farm in Bedford
April 22, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Head to the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill to take a family hike then learn about recycling, composting and complete an Earth Day Craft to take home.
Stonyfield Earth Day 5K in Londonderry
April 22, 9 a.m. to noon
5K and Stonyfield Earth Day Fair featuring beer garden, vendors, games and activities and more.
www.millenniumrunning.com/stonyfield5k
Earth Day Celebration in Manchester
April 22, 11 a.m.
Join UNH Manchester students for Earth Day-themed STEM activities. Grades K-5 are invited to drop in for this fun program.
Earth Day Community Clean-Up in Manchester
April 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mayor Joyce Craig, the Department of Public Works, Economic Development Office and the school districts are hosting a Clean-Up Day in honor of Earth Day. You can pick up clean-up materials (like bags and gloves) and drop off garbage at five locations across the city:
Jewett Street School, 130 S Jewett St.
Northwest Elementary, 300 Youville St.
Hillside Middle School, 112 Reservoir Ave.
Beech Street School, 333 Beech St.
Victory Park, 139 Concord St.
https://www.facebook.com/events/6009011675802621
Earth Day Celebration in Dover
April 22, 9 a.m.
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire has a full day of activities planned, including creating art with recycled materials, planting and scavenger hunt.
