Special thanks to our main sponsors—Battelle, Bechtel, Energy Northwest, Ben Franklin Transit, and Tumbleweird—for helping make Tri-Cities Earth Day possible.
Celebrate Earth Day—Together
A community-powered festival for the place we call home
Earth Day is April 22—but here in the Tri-Cities, we come together on a Saturday to celebrate as a community.
The Tri-Cities Earth Day Festival brings together local organizations, educators, scientists, and families for a shared experience rooted in this region—its land, its rivers, and its future.
This isn’t a single-organization event.
It’s a regional collaboration—bringing together nonprofits, scientists, educators, businesses, and community groups to make Earth Day accessible, engaging, and relevant to everyday life here.
Free admission during event hours
Family-friendly, come-and-go experience
Why Earth Day Still Matters
Earth Day started in 1970 as a call to pay attention.
Today, it’s about what we do next.
The Tri-Cities Earth Day Festival isn’t about one day of awareness—it’s about helping people connect their everyday lives to the natural systems that sustain this region.
Here in the Mid-Columbia, those connections are visible:
- The Columbia and Yakima Rivers that support our communities
- The shrub-steppe landscapes that define our region
- The agricultural systems that feed far beyond it
This festival creates space to experience, question, and connect—not just observe.
Because understanding leads to action.
And action starts locally.
Earth Day, Grounded in the Tri-Cities
This region tells a powerful story.
From Ice Age floods that shaped the land, to rivers that sustain agriculture, energy, and life today, to ongoing conversations around climate, water, and stewardship, the Tri-Cities is a living example of how environment and community are connected.
The festival brings those stories to life through:
- Hands-on experiences
- Local voices and expertise
- Real conversations about what’s changing—and what’s possible
This is part of everyday life here.
It’s happening here.
What to Expect at the Tri-Cities Earth Day Festival
This is a family-friendly, come-and-go celebration designed for all ages.
Stay for an hour—or spend the afternoon.
You’ll find:
- Interactive booths from local organizations
- Hands-on activities for kids and families
- Live performances and cultural experiences
- Food vendors and community gathering spaces
- Opportunities to learn, ask questions, and get involved
No two experiences are the same.
Community Leadership & Collaboration
Tri-Cities Earth Day is guided by a collaborative leadership team representing conservation,
education, and science across the Mid-Columbia River region.
| Jenni Heerink Sustainable Tri-Cities | Steven Ghan Citizens’ Climate Education (retired Pacific Northwest National Laboratory scientist) |
| Bill Barlow President, Sustainable Tri-Cities | Pauline Schafer Education Manager, REACH Museum |
Together with community partners, this team helps shape a festival that reflects the values, voices, and future of the Tri-Cities region.
BE A PART OF IT
Whether you come to explore, learn, connect, or just spend time outdoors—there’s a place for you here.
Join us for the Tri-Cities Earth Day Festival.