Helping Hands Make A Difference
We honor and celebrate our remarkable planet as we observe Earth Day annually on April 22. This special day serves as an important reminder to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future. It’s also a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability – something we know plenty about in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Our local nonprofits are hard at work protecting our natural lands and water, not only for Mother Nature’s sake, but for the health and happiness of everyone who calls NEPA home. Now it’s our turn to pitch in. Join a crew picking up litter, planting trees or maintaining local trails in observance of Earth Day.
Get involved this Earth Day and protect NEPA’s natural wonders by participating in one of these volunteer opportunities near you. Or, get your hands dirty in your own community making a difference.
April 5 at 2PM
Scranton, PA
Join the NEPA Sierra Club and the Lackawanna County Environmental Office for their Scranton Community Clean Up clean up along Mifflin Ave. You are welcome to bring your own gloves and trash grabbers. Trash bags, gloves, vest, and road signs provided by Keep NEPA Beautiful.
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April 6 at 11AM
Archbald, PA
Head to Archbald Pothole State Park for a Community Clean Up and lend a hand for an hour or two! They’ll have a team picking up litter while another removes invasive plants. Tools and materials will be provided.
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April 12 at 9AM
Scranton, PA
Continuing with the big effort to reforest the mountain, Montage Mountain Resorts will be planting 6-8 foot trees at their Grow event this spring! Their focus will be in key areas that are impacted by wind and runoff throughout the winter and shoulder seasons.
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April 12 at 10AM
Scranton, PA
Bring a rake, gloves and help Raking in the Leaves and clean up Nay Aug Park near Blackwatch Café with The Greenhouse Project.
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April 12 at 12PM
Moosic, PA
Don’t miss this special community clean up near PNC Field, home of the SWB RailRiders. Sierra Club of NEPA will be cleaning up the wooded areas surrounding the parking lot and the roadside. This event is family friendly! Trash bags, gloves, vests, and road signs provided by Keep NEPA Beautiful.
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April 16 at 5:30PM
Jessup, PA
Join a great group of adults (18+) to Community Clean-Up: Jessup Park-N-Ride along Route 247. The road is on a long mountain grade and will have you using those calf muscles as you walk up and down the road and in the woods.
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April 19 at 9AM
Lehighton, PA
Come join the annual Earth Day Lake and Shore Cleanup at Beltzville State Park. All volunteers must register in advance. Photo identification and proof of scuba diving certification (for photocopy) for all divers is required upon arrival.
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April 22 at 4:30PM
Hallstead, PA
Bring the kids and join Hallstead-Great Bend Branch Library for their Earth Day Storytime and Park Clean-Up. Following storytime, the group will be doing a clean-up of Franklin St. Park. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has provided the event with cleanup supplies.
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April 22 at 5:30PM
Dunmore, PA
The NEPA Sierra Club and Friends of Lackawanna have organized a Dunmore Reservoir Cleanup. This event is family friendly!
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April 22 at 9AM
Dickson City, PA
Partner with the Dickson City Borough for Earth Day Community Cleanup Dickson City along Commerce Blvd. The group will meet at the Starbucks side of the Target Parking Lot at 9am. Advanced online registration is required, and lunch will be provided.
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April 26 at 9:30AM
Stroudsburg, PA
Pick Up the Poconos Day is back to pick up litter along roadways in the Pocono Mountains. This event is intended to encourage everyone to do their part in keeping the Poconos clean and green.
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April 26 at 9AM
Montrose, PA
Join in on the annual Spring Cleanup Day at Salt Springs Park. They’re looking for volunteers to help with a variety of tasks like clearing 15 miles of trails, raking flowerbeds and lawns, splitting firewood, painting directional signs, preparing the vegetable garden, and tidying up the campgrounds.
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April 26 at 9AM
Lake Ariel, PA
Join Lacawac Sanctuary for their Volunteer Earth Day event, where community members help preserve the sanctuary. Volunteers will assist with trail maintenance, groundskeeping, and preparing their historic buildings for the season.
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April 26 from 8AM-6PM
Falls, PA
Join Susquehanna Kayak and Canoe Rentals in ensuring our river remains clean and pristine by taking part in an Earth Day “Pick-up Paddle” departing from Falls. Bring your own canoe or rent one of theirs.
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April 26 at 11AM
Dingmans Ferry, PA
Help the Pocono Environmental Center celebrate at their Earth Day Festival! There will be hands-on learning stations, interpretive hikes, conservation exhibits, crafts, food, music, and more!
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Article updated from its original version published on 4/13/20.
