Go Planet; it’s your Earth Day!

That’s right, Mother Earth’s birthday falls on Saturday, April 22nd. Do you know the origin of Earth Day?

The History of Earth (Day)
Earth Day originated in 1970 from the environmental movements surrounding air pollution, freeway constructions, water pollution, and the concern for all living organisms. Earth Day became a global celebration in 1990, with over 1 billion annual celebrators. Today, individuals are raising awareness of climate change, pollutants, and the loss of wildlife through movements, strikes, social media, and Earth Day celebrations.

Here’s how you can take part and honor Earth Day in Baltimore:

Get Floral
Earth Day is better with plants and flowers.

Belvedere Square Market is hosting their annual Earth Day at the Square on Saturday, April 22nd. From 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., the Square will have local food and drink vendors and live music from a violinist. If you spend $15 at the Square, you can receive a complimentary floral arrangement from their pop-up Flower Bar.

The Federal Hill ACE Hardware store is throwing its Annual Garden Party. On April 22nd and April 23rd, plants, pottery, potting services, and tools are 20% off. Spruce up your apartment home and become a plant parent; all of us could breathe a little better with the help of an indoor plant.

B.Willow is holding an Earth Day Market on Saturday, April 22nd, at 11:00 a.m. They will be joined by local vendors, not-for-profits, and the Baltimore Tree Trust. Stop by, purchase a plant (or two), and see what the community has to offer.

Happy BEARTHday!
Spend the Earth’s birthday volunteering.

Patterson Park is holding its Earth Day Extravaganza on Saturday, April 22nd, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. It’s the perfect opportunity to volunteer and beautify a local park by picking up trash, planting new trees, gardening, and edging walkways. Sign up here to volunteer. (P.S. There will be free coffee!)

The Canton Community Association (CCA) is hosting an Earth Day Community CleanUp & Swap from 10:00 a.m. until noon in O’Donnell Park. It would mean the world to the Earth if you volunteered or helped garden on Saturday, April 22nd.

Do Something Special on Earth Day
It’s a celebration, after all!

Earth Day is coincidentally Mr. Trash Wheel’s Birthday! Celebrate Mr. Trash Wheel’s Earth Day Birthday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m on Saturday, April 22nd in the Inner Harbor. Patrons will meet reptiles and pythons, enjoy desserts, and see performances from the Trash Wheel himself.

May the Forest be With You
During these Earth Day inspired workouts.

Motion Collective on the Avenue is hosting an Earth Day Yoga Session at the Druid Hill Zen Park Garden on Saturday, April 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. until noon. For $22, this yoga session will ground participants to the Earth with an all-levels yoga flow. 10% of all proceeds will go toward Baltimore City parks.

The Canton Waterfront Park is hosting a Hands-On HIIT Earth Day Cleanup on Sunday, April 23rd. At 11:00 a.m., there will be a guided HIIT workout routine, followed by a one-hour trash pick-up, and happy hour at Raw & Refined.

Happy Earth Day!
We hope you take this Earth Day as an opportunity to give back to our planet.

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Earth Day falls on Friday, April 22nd. The 2022 theme is “Investing in our Planet;” now is the time to act against climate change. So, partner with the world to make a difference and better the planet. 

Here’s how to celebrate Earth Day right here in Maryland.

Happy B-EARTH-Day, Mr. Trash Wheel
Mr. Trash Wheel’s Earth Day Birthday occurs on April 23rd from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in Inner Harbor’s Pierce’s Park. In case you didn’t know, Mr. Trash Wheel is the trash receptacle in the Baltimore Harbor. It removes waste from the Jones Falls River before it enters the harbor. In one day, it removed over 19 tons of garbage from the river. 

Celebrate Mr. Trash Wheel and earn swag, eat delectable treats, encounter a python, and craft.

If interested, you can purchase tickets here.

Yoga Totally Rocks
Be-leaf it or not, BreakAway Yoga Studio is offering a flow-style yoga class on Friday, April 22nd from 6:00-7:15 p.m. The class will connect yogis to the Earth and its grounding abilities. If unable to attend the class, BreakAway yoga instructor Emily will livestream the session.

B’More Sup is hosting an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Shawn Brown is leading everyone through a 45-minute paddling session, followed by yoga on land. Paddlers will also experience the luxury of essential oil use and practice. So, come join the fun and soak up some vitamin D.

Clean Up This Earth Day
The world will thank you for it.

Everyday should be Earth Day. Patterson Park and Bark Social teamed up this Earth Day. On Saturday, April 16th from noon until 3:30 p.m., join them in cleaning up Patterson Park. Afterward, mingle and socialize with delectable drinks and eats.

Doesn’t this planet mean the world to you? On Sunday, April 24th, help clean and beautify the grounds of Federal Hill Preparatory School. Come plant apple trees, shrubbery, and bushes from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Help beautify Holt Park in their Earth Day Cleanup on Sunday, April 24th from noon until 2:00 p.m. For two hours, come clean the trails, pick up trash, and help remove its invasive species. 

Go Short Tree, It’s Your Earth Day
Hon’s Honey and Linganore Winecellars are teaming up to throw the ultimate Earth Day Celebration on Friday, April 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Patrons may join a guided tour of the winery, and shop from local vendors whilst sipping on a red, white, or rosé.

Patterson Park Audubon Center is throwing its annual Earth Day Garden Party on Saturday, April 23rd from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Patrons can look forward to a raffle, a potting station, grilling, and horticulture tips from experts (with a green thumb, of course!). After the party, ACE Hardware Store in Canton is having a massive sale with 20% off all items in store.

Happy Earth Day, everyone!

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