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Tri-Cities Earth Day 2026
Healthy Planet. Happy People.

Join us for a fun, family-friendly community celebration at the REACH Museum featuring hands-on activities, live performances, local organizations, and engaging presentations about our region’s environment.

April 18, 2026 | 12:00–4:00 PM
REACH Museum | Richland, Washington
Free and open to the public

Thanks to our Earth Day Sponsors!

Advancing scientific research and innovation, including environmental stewardship and education across the Pacific Northwest.
Supporting complex infrastructure and environmental projects, including work connected to cleanup and restoration efforts at Hanford.
Connecting communities across the Tri-Cities through public transportation that helps reduce traffic and emissions.
Providing reliable, carbon-free energy to the region while supporting sustainability and clean energy solutions.
A local independent publication sharing stories, events, and community voices across the Tri-Cities.

Featured Speaker

Nick Zentner — Nick on the Rocks

Earth Day 2026 will feature a special presentation by Nick Zentner, a nationally recognized geologist and science communicator known for making Earth science engaging, relevant, and accessible.

In Nick on the Rocks, Zentner takes audiences across landscapes and real-world examples from the Pacific Northwest to tell the geologic story of place.

Presentation Time: 2:00–3:00 PM | Amphitheater

What to Expect

Visitors can explore Earth Day activities across the REACH Museum campus, including:

  • Community organization booths and Earth Day resources
  • Hands-on activities for kids and families
  • Native plant and conservation workshops
  • Electric vehicle showcase
  • Cultural dance and music performances
  • Food trucks and refreshments

Drop in for an hour or spend the entire afternoon discovering how our community supports a healthy planet.

Schedule at a Glance

Earth Day 2026 activities take place across the REACH Museum campus from 12:00–4:00 PM. Explore booths, hands-on activities, live performances, and special presentations throughout the afternoon.

Don’t miss: Nick Zentner’s featured presentation, Nick on the Rocks, at 2:00 PM in the Amphitheater.

All-Day Activities (12:00–4:00 PM)

  • Community organization booths and Earth Day resources
  • Hands-on, earth-inspired activities for all ages
  • Native plant, sustainability, and conservation workshops
  • Food trucks and refreshments
  • Electric Vehicle Show — Parking Lot

Timed Presentations & Activities

Time
Activity
Location
12:00–1:00 PM
Student Poster Displays
Multipurpose Room
1:00–1:30 PM
Ballet Folklórico Alegrías de México
Amphitheater
1:15–1:45 PM
Climate Action Plan with Dr. Steve Ghan
Multipurpose Room
2:00–3:00 PM
Nick Zentner — Nick on the Rocks
Featured Presentation
A lively, place-based geology presentation connecting rocks, rivers, and deep time in the Pacific Northwest.
Amphitheater
3:00–3:45 PM
Tri-Cities Steelband Association
Amphitheater

Please note: Schedule details are subject to change. This page will be updated as additional information is finalized.

Know Before You Go

  • Free admission during Earth Day hours
  • Family-friendly, all ages welcome
  • Indoor and outdoor activities
  • Strollers welcome
  • Event takes place rain or shine

Parking & Getting There

Parking is available near the REACH Museum. Additional details will be shared closer to the event.

Accessibility

The REACH Museum is committed to creating an accessible and welcoming experience for all.

If you have questions about accessibility or accommodations, please contact us prior to the event.

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