The 10 Best Places to Celebrate Earth Day in Vermont!

In Vermont, it’s hard not to observe Earth Day every day. There is such immense natural beauty here, that the grandeur of it impacts native Vermonters on a daily basis. But on Earth Day, everyone comes together to clean-up, conserve, and learn about all the ways to protect Mother Nature. So, check out these events and ideas for celebrating Earth Day in the Green Mountain State.  

1. The Nature Museum, Grafton, VT

What better place is there to celebrate Earth Day at than a museum of natural science? The Nature Museum at Grafton was established in 1989, and its “collections focus on the natural history of northern New England,” according to their site. Exhibits on local flora, fauna, and geology spill over into schools and environmental programs, and Earth Day at the museum promises a swinging party and even a wild raptor presentation.  

2. Green Up Day

Established in 1970, Green Up Day is a day in the springtime where Vermonters get up and get outside to pick up trash in their local areas and keep their green state, well, green. A mini Earth Day in and of itself, even Vermont Transit gets involved. Now the Vermont Community Foundation has offered their help, so, even though Green Up Day is traditionally a week or two ahead of Earth Day, Mother Nature appreciates the kindness and attention.

3. Environmental Lecture, Burlington, VT

Earth Day can also be about education, so attend a lecture at the University of Vermont on the environment. The school invites guest speakers to come in and educate the student body and public on ways to help sustain this planet. 

4. Mother Earth News Fair, Burlington, VT

Why not go to a fair on Earth Day? An earth fair, that is. With more that 150 workshops on subject like homesteading, animal husbandry, natural health, organic gardening, and renewable energy, there is no shortage of information to soak up. The goal is to educate and entertain, but a full boat of vendors offer items, too, like, tools, seeds, food, clothes, solar tech, and more. 

4. Plant a tree in your backyard

No one really knows when planting a tree for Earth Day became a tradition, but it is a real no-brainer if you think about it. Trees offer many benefits like absorbing air pollutants, offering shade and reducing cooling costs, providing wildlife habitat, and preventing erosion. A report from the USDA Forest Service even indicates that trees add more than 18 percent to the value of a suburban home. 

6. Echo Earth Week’s MudFest, Burlington, VT

The Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain will be celebrating Earth Day, in all its mud and glory. Sixteen fun-filled days swarm with muddy activities and games, including a mud fling, muddy faces, mud tables, mudsicles, and a mud music festival headlined on Earth Day itself. The event runs approximately during the last two weeks in April.

7. Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, VT

On Earth Day, hang out with the folks at this member-owned, community-based food organization. With more than 8,000 member-owners and 2,000 local products, they are not too big to give back to the community. Recently designated Vermont Green Grocery Environmental Leaders, giving back is what they have always been about. That is why they are celebrating Earth Day with a day-long event that features food, activities, and a solar-powered bounce house! 

8. Sustainable Woodstock, Woodstock, VT

In order to keep the hazardous stuff out of landfills, many towns in Vermont offer special recycling during the month of April. Sustainable Woodstock takes it one step further, recycling more than three tons of discarded computers, televisions, batteries, and other electronic components from homes and businesses. They have also shredded over one ton of sensitive documents and collect cell phones and ink cartridges during a program that is repeated annually on or around Earth Day. Follow the link to volunteer, or volunteer in your town.

9. Long Trail Brewery, Bridgewater Corners, VT

In the spirit of Earth Day, Long Trail will offer eco-friendly beer all day long.  Acquiring Wolaver’s Organic Beer in 2010, Long Trail now holds the keys to organic, eco-friendly beers like, Wolaver’s Pumpkin Ale, Wolaver’s Wild Flower Wheat, and Alta Gracia Coffee Porter. So, support Earth Day by having a cold one with Long Trail and supporting Mother Nature at the same time.

10. The Long Trail

Say thanks to Mother Earth as you get lost along her bucolic 272-mile footpath into the wilderness. Built between 1910 and 1930, the Long Trail spans Vermont’s borders, South and North. Along the way, there are some 185 miles of side trails and around 70 campsites, and most of the hikes follow the ridgeline of the Green Mountains, passing along some of the state’s highest peaks.

Share your favorites!
Vermont Search
Find Earth Day Events Near You
Visit a Nature Center and Botanical Garden Near You
Find Nature Centers and Botanical Gardens Near You
713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
Since 1996 North Branch Nature Center has evolved to become an integral part of outdoor recreation and learning in Central Vermont. Our 28-acre pre... Read More
3444 Little River Road, Waterbury, VT
In the early 1800s, pioneers cleared fields, rocks, and stumps in Ricker Basin and Cotton Brook. A settlement of 50 or so families once lived in th... Read More
301 West Shore Road, Salisbury, VT
KEEC Mission:Our PhilosphyOur educational values are rooted in the concept of community, drawing from the natural world in which we live and study.... Read More
6565 Woodstock Road, Quechee, VT
About Us:The Vermont Institute of Natural Science Entices and Excites People to Care for the Natural World. VINS' programs and services engage and ... Read More
255 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, VT
Nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains, the 255-acre Green Mountain Audubon Center offers outstanding opportunities for exploration and di... Read More
1595 Boulder Beach Road, Groton, VT
The Groton Nature Center serves the seven parks located in the Groton State Forest. There are indoor nature exhibits and many programs and concerts... Read More
900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, VT
The mission of the Birds of Vermont Museum is to educate children and adults about the environment through the study of birds and their habitats. ... Read More
855 Coolidge State Park Road, Plymouth, VT
A trip to Coolidge State Park is a trip back in time; the park remains essentially the way it was when it was first created in the 1930s.  Kno... Read More
109 Professional Drive, Morrisville, VT
Lamoille County Nature Center is a 40-acre nature preserve of diverse habitat owned and operated by Lamoille County Natural Resources Conservation ... Read More
5 Button Bay State Park Road, Vergennes, VT
Button Bay, a 253-acre park, is located on a bluff in Ferrisburgh along the 130-mile long Lake Champlain. Historically, the area has been visited b... Read More
966 VT Rte 17W, Addison, VT
The Dead Creek Visitor Center is an educational resource featuring displays highlighting the history of Dead Creek and conservation, fish and wildl... Read More
One College Street, Burlington, VT
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center is located at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, on Vermont’s Burlington Waterfront. ECHO fea... Read More
1423 Hazen's Notch Road, Montgomery Center, VT
About the HNA The Hazen's Notch Association is a non-profit, member-supported, conservation organization located in Montgomery, Vermont. From its ... Read More
186 Townshend Road, Grafton, VT
The Nature Museum at Grafton is a member-based non-profit organization founded in 1989 in southeastern Vermont. Our mission is to foster respect, ... Read More
460 Marsh Farm Road, Enosburg Falls, VT
With a 1375-acre surface area, Carmi is the fourth largest natural lake entirely within Vermont. It is 7.5 miles around, averaging about 20 feet in... Read More
2714 Hathaway Point Road, Saint Albans Bay, VT
Burton Island is a 253-acre park off the southwestern tip of St. Albans Point in Lake Champlain’s 'Inland Sea'. The park is accessible only b... Read More
48 Salmon Hole Ln, Jamaica, VT
Jamaica State Park, now comprising 772 acres, was completed and opened to the public in 1969.Previously, the area had supported a few small farms a... Read More
29 Tabor Road, Swanton, VT
About Us: The Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1943 to provide habitat for migratory birds. It consists of 6,729 acres, most... Read More
129 Augur Hole Road, South Newfane, VT
We are longtime organic growers who are continuing the work of Dr. George Darrow. We offer a large selection of daylilies that provides a complete ... Read More
Show More
Select a Vermont town to find
the Best Things-To-Do and Places To Go around you