SATURDAY, APRIL 5
City of Henderson - Earth Day Recycled 5K & Trail Clean Up
Get your steps in and help clean up the community with this special 5K event in Henderson. Unused bibs, souvenir t-shirts, and medals will be recycled from previous runs. The 5K and one mile walk start promptly at 10 a.m. Stick around afterward to clean up Cornerstone Park and the trail from 11 a.m. to noon. All fitness levels are welcome. Race registration details here:
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Pkwy, Henderson, 89074
Get Outdoors Nevada - Echo Trail Park Cleanup
Being a part of the Echo Trail Park cleanup will ensure our urban parks and trails are maintained while providing opportunities for community members to connect and enjoy their urban parks with like-minded individuals.
Working on your own or with others, you’ll be provided tools and equipment to collect waste including trash, microplastics, and other debris around the park area. Sign up here!
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Echo Trail Park, Las Vegas, 89113
Do you have a question or story idea about the environment in Southern Nevada? Reach out to me directly at Geneva.Zoltek@ktnv.com!
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
City of North Las Vegas & Nevada Plants - Tree Giveaway
100 free trees given on a first-come, first-serve basis to North Las Vegas residents. Expert volunteers will be on site for planting tips and tricks.
- 7 a.m to 12 p.m.
- Prentiss Walker Park at 1509 June Avenue, North Las Vegas, 89032
UNLV - Powwow for the Planet
All are welcome to enjoy cultural dance and drumming competitions, as well as food, arts, crafts, and cultural education. (Yes, there will be fry bread!) The 4th annual Powwow for the Planet is a collaboration between Native UNLV students, alumni organizations, and the Indigenous community. This event champions cultural preservation and leadership development for Native youth, advocacy for environmental justice, and the protection of Indigenous sacred places in Nevada. This event takes place all weekend.
- Saturday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Cox Pavilion, UNLV Campus
- Tickets are $7 per day, $10 for a weekend pass
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Springs Preserve - Earth Day Celebration
This one-day, fun-filled event shines a light on water conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction and natural resource protection. A general admission ticket also includes entrance to all of the Springs Preserve's indoor museums and galleries, including the Nevada State Museum and seasonal Butterfly Habitat, and access to the outdoor natural areas, Botanical Garden and trails.
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Springs Preserve, 333 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, 89107
Get Outdoors Nevada - Mountain's Edge Regional Park Cleanup
Being a part of this Earth Day celebration will be an opportunity to give back to the community, protect our natural spaces, and inspire others to take action. Working on your own or with others, you’ll be provided tools and equipment to collect waste including trash, microplastics, and other debris around the desert area surrounding the park. Sign up here!
- 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Mountain's Edge Regional Park, Las Vegas, 89178
Go Mt Charleston & U.S. Forest Service - Earth Day Celebration
This celebration is free and open to the public. Join us for informational tabling booths, food trucks, ranger talks, ornament making and Smokey Bear!
- 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Spring Mountains Visitor Center, 2525 Kyle Canyon Rd, Mt Charleston, Nevada 89124
Lake Mead National Recreation Area - Love Lake Mead Days
Fee-Free Day at the lake!
Join Lake Mead National Recreation Area staff for the first-ever Love Lake Mead Days celebration! Love Lake Mead Days will unite individuals, families, businesses, and organizations from the local gateway communities to Love Lake Mead together through volunteerism. The multi-day celebration will host a variety of service projects throughout the entire 1.5-million-acre recreation area. There is something for everyone! Lake Mead National Recreation Area invites you to help clean up the park April 19 – 26, 2025 during National Park Week and Love Lake Mead Days. More information here.
- Government Wash Trash Base 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration at 8:30 a.m.
- Katherine Landing Litter Cleanup 9 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Registration at 8:30 a.m.
- Jr. Ranger Day, Water Safety Center, Boulder Beach
TUESDAY, APRIL 22
Green Our Planet - Student Farmers Market
In celebration of Earth Day, Green Our Planet, the nation’s leading nonprofit in school garden and hydroponics programs, will host the largest student-run farmers market in the country. The farmers market will also welcome appearances from the Las Vegas Aces mascot, Bucket$, and the Las Vegas Aviators mascot, Spruce.
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas, 89135
Red Rock Canyon - Star Party
Head to Red Rock Canyon for a magical evening under the stars at the Earth Night Star Party at the visitor center. In celebration of Earth Day, Save Red Rock, the Brett Torino Foundation, BLM, and Dark Sky International are hosting an educational stargazing event to raise awareness about protecting dark skies and preserving natural landscapes. According to the website, the organization is no longer taking RSVPs. Join the wait list here.
- 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas, 89135
Do you have a question or story idea about the environment in Southern Nevada? Reach out to me directly at Geneva.Zoltek@ktnv.com!
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
City of Henderson & Nevada Plants - Pittman Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
The first 100 Pittman residents to attend the tree education will receive one FREE shade or fruit tree and planting soil, so get there early!
Learn from arborists how desert-adaptive trees can help provide shade and heat resilience to lower temperatures. Community partners will be on site to provide information and activities about access to healthy food, water conservation and more!
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Wells Park at 1640 Price Street, Henderson, 89011
Get Outdoors Nevada - Pittman Wash Volunteer Day
A volunteer day with Get Outdoors Nevada and Project GREEN: Friends of Pittman Wash in celebration of Earth Day! Volunteers will assist with collecting trash along the trail, trail restoration, moving rocks, pruning branches, maintaining pet waste stations, and other activities. All tools and equipment will be provided. No experience required! Sign up here!
- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Pittman Wash Trail, Henderson
Cactus Joe's - Earth Day Market
Earth Day Market, including a mini-farmers market featuring local farmers, growers, and community gardeners committed to eco-friendly and organic practices.
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Cactus Joe's, 12740 Blue Diamond Road, Las Vegas, 89161
Clark County Wetlands Park - BioBlast
Free event!
Learn about all the plants and animals of Wetlands Park! Visit Science Stations, where guest scientists and naturalists will help you find and identify fish, bugs, plants, birds, and mammals. The Nature Center will feature lots of games and activities, too!
BioBlast includes a celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, coordinated annually by Environment for the Americas to celebrate one of the most important and spectacular events in the Americas - bird migration. BioBlast is part of weeklong events of the Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival.
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m
- Nature Center, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, 89122
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