Earth Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got ways you can do good for Mother Nature and have fun along the way.

Volunteer opportunities

Editor's note: Place 2921 Tuckaseegee Rd. into your GPS and park as directed in the Recreation Center lot.

Editor's note: Place 650 E. 24th St. into your GPS and park in the lot "above" Cordelia Park Pavilion.

Earth Day donation drive | Tuesday, April 22 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Brixham Park | Join Ballantyne's decade-long commitment to green-friendly development and business practices by donating clothes, books, computers, phones, and more to Goodwill and Books on the House.

Elizabeth 8K 2025: Eco Warriors | Saturday, April 26 | 7-11 a.m. | Free | Enjoy fun and camaraderie while keeping the Elizabeth 8k Road Race clean and green + enjoy free coffee from Summit Coffee, biscuits from Biscuit Belly, and volunteer shirts from Recover Brands.

The great outdoors

Earth Day Hike | Tuesday, April 22 | 2-3 p.m. | Free | Explore the trails at Reedy Creek Park during this leisurely hike with Park and Recreation staff.