15 Earth Day celebrations in Birmingham, including Earthbound Fest at Avondale Brewing

Mark your calendars, Birmingham. Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22, and there are many ways to immerse yourself in nature and give back by cleaning up and caring for our city.

Read on for 15 events this month that observe Mother Nature around The Magic City.

1. Celebrate Earth Day: Know Your H20 @ Oak Mountain State Park

• What: We all know the importance of drinking water, but for most of us, the knowledge stops there. Find out more about H2O during this interactive program where you’ll learn about the water cycle, pollution and how you can help protect our local waterways.
• When: Saturday, April 19 | 12PM
• Cost: Event: Free
  • Park admission: Adults $5 | Kids + Seniors $2
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2. Leeds Earth Day Fest @ Sweet Home Spirits

• What: This is your chance to support the Cahaba River Society and its positive impact on our environment. At this event, there will be a river clean up, an Easter egg hunt and live music from Suburban Love Junkies, Electric Blue Yonder, Joseph Culpepper + more.
• When: Saturday, April 19 | 12-8PM
• Cost: $15 suggested donation
• Details

3. Earthbound’s Earth Fest @ Avondale Brewing Company

• What: This family-friendly event and outdoor concert is a great way to show our planet some love. The event raises awareness and funds for Black Warrior Riverkeeper, and will feature live music from the band Earthbound, exhibits from local artists, merch + more.
• When: Saturday, April 19 | 2:30PM
• Cost: Free admission
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4. Innovate Alabama Outdoor Recreation Summit @ Lake Guntersville State Park

• What: Community leaders, entrepreneurs, students and industry professionals, this one’s for you! Here’s what you can expect during this two-day summit hosted by Innovate Alabama:
  • Engage with industry leaders on outdoor recreation planning, funding + marketing.
  • Discover best practices for leveraging outdoor recreation as an economic driver.
  • Network with innovators + entrepreneurs shaping Alabama’s outdoor recreation economy.
  • Experience Alabama’s incredible outdoor assets through guided activities.
  • Learn from state + national thought leaders.
• When: April 21-22 | 8:30AM-1:30PM
• Cost: $45 | *Act fast! Tickets are almost gone.
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5. I Am the Earth @ Birmingham Public Library, Southside Branch

• What: Poetry Month and Earth Day join together during this family-friendly event at Birmingham’s Southside Branch Library. All ages, from children to seniors, will get to create a poem about the Earth. This is a great opportunity to talk about our magnificent planet and boost your writing skills, too.
• When: Monday, April 21 | 9AM-6PM
• Cost: Free admission
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6. Earth Day Creativity Challenge @ Birmingham Public Library, Woodlawn Branch

• What: Reduce, reuse, recycle! All ages will enjoy letting their imaginations run wild during this special event that lets you transform recyclable materials into something new.
• When: Tuesday, April 22 | 9AM-6PM
• Cost: Free admission
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7. Earth Day Celebration: The Life of Dr. Edward O. Wilson @ Hoover Public Library

• What: Put your listening ears on and head to the Hoover Public Library to honor the life and work of Dr. E. O. Wilson. Born and raised in Mobile, Wilson (1929-2021) was, and still is, considered one of the most outstanding natural scientists of our time.
• When: Tuesday, April 22 | 6PM
• Cost: Free admission
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8. Earth Day Conservation Collaboration with Shaheed & DJ Supreme @ Birmingham Public Library Springville Road Regional Branch

• What: You’ll want to RSVP to this unique program hosted by Birmingham City Council District 1 and Black Warrior Riverkeeper. Kids and adults will learn about conservation and recycling, how to keep our waterways clean, hear a song and play a game. There will also be a lively hip-hop performance from Shaheed and DJ Supreme.
• When: Tuesday, April 22 | 6-7:30PM
• Cost: Free admission
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9. Document Shredding + Electronics Recycling @ Homewood Public Library

• What: Recycling is a wonderful way to help our planet. On Friday, April 25, you can shred and recycle old documents and properly dispose of unwanted electronics, like computers and small appliances. *Limit of two bags or boxes per person.
• When: Friday, April 25 | 10AM-2PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

10. Birmingham Earth Day EV Showcase @ Pepper Place

• What: Head to the Market at Pepper Place on Saturday, April 26 for farmers market fun and an Earth Day EV Showcase. Along with checking out electric vehicles and the benefits of driving them, you can even showcase your own.
• When: Saturday, April 26 | 8AM-12PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

11. Earth Day Litter Cleanup @ Mt. Ararat Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham

• What: Give back this Earth Day by cleaning up litter in and around Birmingham’s Sherman Heights Neighborhood. All attendees will meet at 8:30AM for a brief safety talk. Supplies like trash grabbers and bags will be provided. Consider bringing a small backpack to carry personal supplies, like a bottle of water and work gloves.
• When: Saturday, April 26 | 8:30AM-12PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

12. Celebrate the Trails @ Pepper Place

• What: Rails to Trails Conservancy, The Market at Pepper Place, Freshwater Land Trust and Redemptive Cycles are joining together for this epic event on Saturday, April 26. Celebrate Trails Day is a nationwide day of action created to elevate the joy + impact of trails. The event kicks off during the Market at Pepper Place with a range of activities like a special chef demo with samples + recipes, guest speakers, outdoor-minded vendors + more. 
• When: Saturday, April 26 | 7AM-12PM
• Cost: Free admission
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13. Earth Day at The Gardens @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens

• What: Spending a Saturday morning at the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Gardens is the perfect way to enjoy Earth Day. This nature-loving get-together includes these events:
  • 10AM-12PM Seed swap with master gardeners, a children’s activity + free popcorn—Bruno Plaza
  • 10AM-12PM: Community spring planting—Bruno Vegetable Garden
  • 10-11AM: Creative movement class—Hill Garden
  • 11AM-12PM: Yoga class—Hill Garden
• When: Saturday, April 26 | 10AM-12PM
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14. Celebrating Earth Day with Cahaba Riverkeeper @ Siluria Brewing Company

• What: Show your love for Cahaba Riverkeeper and all the organization does to protect the Cahaba River watershed. This family-friendly gathering includes bingo with prizes and brews from Siluria Brewing Company.
• When: Saturday, April 26 | 6-9PM
• Cost: $10 suggested donation
• Details

Bonus Earth Day event in Birmingham

Each and every day is a new opportunity to help our planet. Look ahead to next month for the 15th event on our list: Darter Fest at Avondale Brewing Company.

Here are the details:

• What: Join the Alabama Environmental Council (AEC) for the 12th annual Darter Fest on May 4. This special day of family-friendly festivities includes Avondale Brewing Company’s season Darter IPA, food trucks, live music + kids’ activities. The best part? You’ll support the AEC’s watershed education programs for Birmingham City Schools, with particular emphasis on the Watercress Darter—a tiny fish unique to Birmingham that needs our help! Check out our YouTube video to learn all about this special creature.
• When: Sunday, May 4 | 12-5PM
• Cost:
  • Advance general admission $15 | Advance VIP passes $50
  • Day of general admission $20 | Day of VIP passes $60
  • VIP passes to the event grant access to a private lounge with complimentary food, beer + soft drinks and preferred access to the music stage.
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How do you plan on celebrating Earth Day this year? Tag us @bhamnow to let us know.