This year’s Earth Day theme—Invest in Our Planet—reminds us that it is not enough to merely celebrate our ancestral home for one day. We are called upon to dedicate our time, money and talents year-round to ensure a sustaining and just world for generations to come. The motto also calls attention to the economic realities and opportunities of the climate crisis. It is no wonder that EarthDay.org, the global organizer of this annual event, decided to keep the same theme as last year, thus underscoring a continuing need to bring global economies together in harmony with the environment.

“In 2023, we must come together again in partnership for the planet. Businesses, governments and civil society are equally responsible for taking action against the climate
crisis and lighting the spark to accelerate change towards a green, prosperous and equitable future. We must join together in our fight for the green revolution, and for the health of future generations. The time is now to invest in our planet,” advises EarthDay.org President Kathleen Rogers.

Surmounting the climate crisis is within reach if we all take action. The time is right for innovators to bring planet-saving ideas to market, and for consumers to stop supporting
brands that are socially and environmentally irresponsible—instead, spending money with businesses that take the Earth’s future seriously.

In the voting booth, citizens have the power to elect leaders that will help build a green economy through regulations, incentives and partnerships with the private sector. We can
press our congressional representatives to support clean energy jobs and move away from the doomed fossil fuel economy.

There are many ways to make a difference in our daily lives, too. We can eat sustainable foods, pick up trash while on a run, participate in beach cleanups, reduce our use of plastic,
write our representative, switch to solar power, take reusable bags to the grocery store, drive an electric vehicle, compost, go pesticide-free, plant a pollinator garden, support
local farmers, eat less meat, purchase secondhand clothing, use environmentally friendly cleaning products, turn off lights when not in use, take shorter showers and so much more.
Learn about all of the ways to make a difference at EarthDay.org.

This year, join one of the empowering events here in South Central PA and meet planet-loving people that are ready to push up their sleeves, vote with their pocketbooks and dedicate
their time to a healthy, equitable and prosperous future on Earth.

Earth Day Fest
10 a.m., Sat., April 22, 2023
A celebrational and educational experience with Earth care experts, lovers, teachers, and stewards. 2 days of music, arts, fun, and learning with hands-on workshops, guided hikes and forays, wisdom sharing guided healing through movement and sound with sacred space holders, and more.
The Bridge – 2200 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17103MycoSymbiotics.com

 

Go Green In The City
10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Sat., April 22, 2023
A fun, family-friendly festival that celebrates green, healthy, and local living. The interactive street fair features more than 50 vendors, live music, food, children's activities and much more.
Downtown York, PA.Downtownyorkpa.com/go-green-in-the-city

 

Indigo Dye Lab for Earth Day
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Sat., April 22, 2023
Upcycle with indigo any of your textiles, old or new, that need a boost. The instructor will lead you through creating a synthetic indigo vat and provide tools to create resist patterns on your textiles. Each participant can dye the equivalent of 5 large t-shirts, bearing in mind the textiles must fit in a 5-gallon bucket. Natural fibers like cotton, linen, wool, and silk work best with indigo. Class Fee: $20 ($25 non-member) + $10 Materials fee.
Carlisle Arts Learning Center, 38 West Pomfret Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6973

 

Kids Love The Earth Day
11 a.m., Sat., Apr 22, 2023
A fun-filled day celebrating the Earth while learning that being sustainable & eco-friendly can play a big part in caring for our planet. Kids crafts & story time, plus DIY activities with reusable items you can bring from home.
Leg Up Farmers Market, 3100 N George St, York.
(717) 893-5998