Earth Day 2012

There's no better way to celebrate Earth Day this April 22 than by volunteering at a local, state, or national park. Opportunities abound—many parks offer fun and rewarding ways to get involved on this special day.

Below are resources to help you find Earth Day events and ongoing volunteer jobs near you. Don't be shy—the planet needs you!

Volunteer or visit a national park

Check out the National Park Service to learn about Earth Day volunteer opportunities at national parks. It’s a great time to visit: admission is free to all 397 parks during National Park Week, April 21–29.
http://www.nps.gov/npweek/

Attend an EPA Earth Day event

Discover festivals and volunteer events through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Earth Day page.
http://www.epa.gov/earthday/events.htm

Find the perfect match

Volunteer Match can help you find fun volunteer opportunities in your community. To find Earth Day events, simply enter your location and “Earth Day” in the search box.
http://www.volunteermatch.org/

Help us conserve land

Join forces with The Trust for Public Land in our fight to conserve land for people. For every $1 donated, we save $5 worth of land.
Donate now

Happy Earth Day!