Every year on April 22, Earth Day is marked by an estimated one billion people in 192 countries. Whether tree plantings, educational events, or fundraisers, participants work to do their part in keeping our world green and clean. So get ready to clean up your act and celebrate Earth Day in Asheville.

Lend a hand

Explore Asheville Travel & Hospitality Earth Day Cleanup | Wednesday, April 22 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Various locations | RSVP | In partnership with Asheville GreenWorks, RiverLink, and MountainTrue, the cleanup will take place throughout the city — check in at your venue for supplies, clean up your neighborhood, then head back for some socializing.

Eco education + celebration

Extend the celebration

Find more opportunities to go green all year long, like following recipes from WNC Food Waste Solutions, participating in Asheville GreenWorks' year-round cleanups, or helping Bountiful Cities clean up our local gardens and edible park.

Or if you're simply looking to enjoy your natural surroundings, hike on a local trail, or plan a birding adventure.