Partners for Clean Streams Clean-Ups

Join Partner for Clean Stream at various locations in April and May pick up litter in high traffic areas that consistently accumulate trash and debris from surrounding businesses, consumers, and roadways.

April 18 @ Route 20 Kroger in Perrysburg
April 26 @ Orleans Park in Maumee
May 20 @ Side Cut Metropark

Spring Wildflower Walk at Wood County Parks

Take a peaceful spring walk in a wood County Park.

April 7 @ Bradner Preserve
April 16 @ Cedar Creeks Preserve
April 22 @ Sawyer Quarry Preserve
April 28 @ Bradner Park

Earth Fest at The University of Toledo

City of Toledo Division of Environmental Services and Toledo-Lucas County Rain Garden Initiative will be present with displays highlighting projects impactful to our waterways.

Centennial Mall (Rain Location: Pavilion of the Student Union)
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Magee Marsh Cleanup

Volunteers will meet at the West end of the Magee Marsh boardwalk to fill out paperwork before the event. Participants under 18 require a guardian signature. Supplies such as gloves, bags, and trash pickers will be provided, and we will walk the beach, picking up any trash we encounter along the way.

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge,
14000 W. State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH 434490
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Registration is required.

Eco Fest at Bowling Green State University

Hosted by the BGSU Office of Campus Sustainability, the City of Toledo Division of Environmental Services will be present to share the environmental benefits in their work.

Union Oval outside Bowen-Thompson Student Union (Rain Location: Olscamp Hall)
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Environmental Education Spring Resource Fair

Hosted by the Lucas County Educational Service Center and Lucas SWCD, featuring agency tables, agency resource presentations and environmental education activity practice.

Wildwood Metropark, Metropark Hall,
5100 Central Ave.
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Wood County Community Earth Day Celebration

The City of Bowling Green, the Wood County Solid Waste Management District, and other city and county agencies and organizations are hosting a fun event focusing on conservation, education, and sustainability.

Montessori School of Bowling Green, 515 Sand Ridge Road
2 – 4p.m.
Free and open to all.

Litter Cleanup and Green Drinks.

Hosted by Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful, Green Drinks brings sustainability minded people together, giving them the opportunity to connect, share, & get inspired by others passionate about our community. Non-alcoholic options available.

Toledo Spirits, 1301 N. Summit St.
Cleanup begins at 4
Drinks from 5 - 7 p.m.

Currents of Change: The Living History of the Great Lakes

This temporary exhibit at the National Museum of the Great Lakes invites visitors to explore the ever-evolving relationship between people and our freshwaters.

April 22 – October 18, 2026
National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St.

Favorite Native Plants Info Session

Prior to the Spring Plant Sale, this informative program will cover natives species to Ohio by experts Sanja Jennings, and Adrien Lowien-Kirian of BG City.

Green Team Friday

Make a positive impact on the Ottawa River! Green Team volunteers will set up recycling and waste stations, guided by Green Team coordinators of the Glass City Marathon.

University of Toledo, Lot 10 by the Glass Bowl
12 - 4 p.m.

Party for the Planet

Join the Toledo Zoo in celebrating Earth Day during Party for the Planet! Learn about environmentally-friendly initiatives, conservation efforts, enjoy animal demonstrations and activities across the Zoo.

Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way
10 a.m. – 3: p.m.

Go Green Day at 577 Foundation

Go Green Day is a free community event celebrating sustainability with hands-on activities, garden discoveries, and creative experiences for all ages.

577 Foundation,
577 E. Front St.
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Just Toledo Earth Day + 3rd Anniversary Party!

Just Toledo is turning 3! Celebrate with thrifting, antiquing, food, coffee, ice cream, and more.

Davis Building, 909 Jefferson Ave.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free Mending Workshop 11 am – 1 pm. (bring something to mend)

MultiFaith Council Earth Day Event

A community event featuring a brief interfaith prayer service, environmental panel, displays on environmental beliefs, practices and creation care, children’s activities and a service project in Holy Trinity’s Sacred Grounds gardens.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 825 Glendale Ave.
2 – 6 p.m.

Wood County Park District Spring Plant Sale

Browse a wide selection of locally grown, native forbs and woody shrubs, all cultivated by the Wood County Park District’s Stewardship Department using local-genome plant stock.

Wood County Fairgrounds, Champion Building
13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green, Ohio
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

KT/LCB Ramp It Up!

Help Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful clean-up at various on and off ramps in Lucas County. This one-day event focuses on highly littered areas, enjoy lunch together immediately following the clean-up.

Various on and off ramps in Lucas County
9 – 11 a.m.

Oak Openings Blue Week

Blue Week highlights the unique, enjoy various events including the Wild Ones – Oak Openings Region Chapter Native Plant sale. More details coming soon

Ecofest Toledo

This festival brings together local businesses, sustainability leaders, and eco-conscious community members for a day of fun, learning, and action.

Market Hall at Glass City Metropark
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Outdoor Discovery Day

From the exhilarating thrill of tree climbing, to the calming embrace of eco-therapy, Outdoor Discovery Day invites everyone—regardless of ability—to explore the great outdoors.

Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W River Rd,
12 – 4 p.m.