If you are looking for an Earth Day activity you are in luck because many Northeast Ohio communities, businesses, and parks are planning fun family-friendly Earth Day events you won’t want to miss. In addition, we’ve got some great ideas to get you outside to enjoy some fresh air, sunshine, and the beauty of nature!
See Spring Flowers in Bloom
Cherry blossoms, daffodils, tulips and more! Taking a stroll among the flowers is a great way to appreciate the beauty of creation. Find 100,000 daffodils covering the three-acre hill in the heart of Lake View Cemetery. Enjoy the beautiful cherry blossom trees that line Wade Lagoon. Hike the one-mile Daffodil Trail at Furnace Run Metropark and discover the 40,000 daffodils that line the trail. Visit one of the 13 beautiful Botanical Gardens found in Northeast Ohio.
Attend an Earth Day Festival and Celebration
Join in the fun at a local Earth Day Festival or Celebration! From park activities to parties for the planet, there is a little something for everyone to enjoy.
Earth Day Celebration at Kent State Stark {Find Out More} (The annual Earth Day Celebration will no longer be held at Kent State Stark.)
Earth Day Activities at Penitentiary Glen Reservation {Find Out More}
Party for the Planet at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo {Find Out More}
Visit Brandywine Falls in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Experience the sounds of a rushing waterfall at Brandywine Falls. Tucked inside of Ohio’s very own National Park, you can watch the beauty of the 60-foot falls accessed by the boardwalk. The falls are the most popular attraction in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. You can take in the natural geographical features of a waterfall carved by Brandywine Creek.
Brandywine Falls
8176 Brandywine Rd., Northfield, OH
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Feed Animals at Majestic Meadows Alpacas
Come visit the farm and meet an assortment of amazing animals. From alpacas to sheep to kangaroos, you can experience these animals up close. Purchase a bag of feed and walk around the property at your leisure, feeding many of the animals right from your hand. For all animal lovers, you will get a unique interactive and educational opportunity.
Majestic Meadows
4195 Abbeyville Rd., Medina, OH 44256
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Go on a Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Our scavenger hunts make for a fun family outdoor adventure! Follow the map on a quest through an area park, look for clues, solve puzzles, and complete challenges all while making fun memories. Get all the details here.
Visit the Holden Arboretum
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to enjoy the beauty of the Earth? Ohio is home to the Holden Arboretum, which is one of the largest arboretums and botanical gardens in the United States. You can walk the property while taking in the diverse ecological wonders that Ohio has to offer. You’ll experience gardens and ponds, unique attractions like the canopy walk and emergent tower, and even adventure woods, designed specially for little ones.
Holden Arboretum
Warren H. Corning Visitor Center or the Katharine Holden Thayer Center
9550 Sperry Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
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Explore the Watershed Stewardship Center
Come inside and learn stormwater management methods through hands-on activities and displays. From an interactive, light-up map to live native animals throughout the building, you’ll get an immersive experience. Outside you can explore a variety of trails from paved paths to more challenging trails leading to scenic overlooks. The center also features a Wetland Discovery room designed for children’s play and a nature viewing room with a fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Watershed Stewardship Center
West Creek Reservation, 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma, OH 44134
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Search for Beach Glass
Try your luck at finding the tiny sparkling treasures along the shores of Lake Erie. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered with tips to help make your search a success. Check out our guide for searching for Lake Erie beach glass.
Play at the SKiP Stow Kids’ Playground
Get out in nature and play at SKiP Stow Kids’ Playground. This new, colorful playground offers a variety of climbing structures and slides at different levels for all ages. Bigger kids can even explore the sky-high obstacle course! Take a ride on the zip line or spin on one of the newly designed merry-go-rounds. There are even diggers in the sandbox and an assortment of musical instruments to enjoy.
SKiP Stow Kids’ Playground
3870 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224
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Explore the Stone Carvings at Worden’s Ledges
The stone carvings at Worden’s Ledges are something all ages will enjoy. In less than a mile experience beautiful scenery, moss-covered ledges, and historic carvings hidden among the stones. Make it a scavenger hunt to see how many you can find! Interested in hiking a little further, extend the walk along the bridal trail? Whipp’s Ledges is also nearby.
Celebrate Earth Day with Your Local Library
Our local library systems are a great resource for Earth Day activities, environmental education, and events. They offer everything from recycled and upcycled craft opportunities to conservation education and special environmental speakers, to exploring nature through music, poetry, and stories.
Visit the event and activities pages for your local library and explore all things celebrating our amazing planet including those hosted by the Akron-Summit County Public Library, the Cuyahoga County Public Library, or the Stark County District Library.
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