The ground under our feet. The air we breathe. The week we show up.

Buffalo Bayou Volunteer Workday

Community volunteer workday focused on improving the local environment. Hands-on efforts include trash pickup, mulching, weed removal, gardening, and invasive species removal along Buffalo Bayou. All volunteers must sign an online waiver 48 hours before. Ages 18+ or 9-17 with chaperone 21+. Part of Houston Earth Day 2026, a week of events connecting Houstonians with the environmental work happening across the city.

56th Annual Earth Day Bash at Childrens Museum Houston

A day of hands-on nature-inspired projects, demonstrations, and experiments including mask-making, gardening guidance, birdhouse building, seed bomb crafts, tree giveaway, and bilingual butterfly performance about endangered habitats. Included in general admission. 56th consecutive year. Part of Houston Earth Day 2026, a citywide celebration of the organizations, volunteers, and neighbors who show up for clean air, clean water, and green space.

Evelyns Park Earth Day Picnic

Picnic-style Earth Day gathering with live music, fitness classes, kids activities, treasure hunts, and nature connection opportunities at this beautiful Bellaire park. Free and open to the public. A perfect family-friendly way to celebrate Earth Day. Part of Houston Earth Day 2026, a citywide celebration of environmental awareness, conservation, and community connection.

Celebration Earth at Houston Museum of Natural Science

Earth Day celebration at HMNS featuring special exhibits, educational demonstrations, and hands-on activities for all ages. Learn about Houstons ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation. Part of the museums ongoing commitment to environmental education and the natural world. Part of Houston Earth Day 2026, a citywide celebration of the environmental organizations and neighbors who show up for clean air and clean water.

Party for the Planet at Downtown Aquarium

Earth Day celebration highlighting the planets biodiversity with interactive encounters, exhibit chats, conservation-focused activities, themed crafts, scavenger hunts, fish feedings, and Q&A sessions with aquarists. Included in general admission. A day to celebrate and protect marine life. Part of Houston Earth Day 2026, a citywide celebration of the planet and the communities who protect it every day.

City of Houston Tree Planting at Watonga Park

City of Houston officials and volunteers will plant 2,500 trees at Watonga Park on Earth Day. Part of the citys ongoing urban canopy expansion and climate resilience initiative. Open to all community volunteers who want to make a difference. Part of Houston Earth Day 2026, a citywide celebration of environmental stewardship and community action for a greener city.

Earth Day Film Screening: KOYAANISQAATSI at ARTECHOUSE

Immersive Earth Day film screening with digital galleries showcasing innovative artwork exploring humanitys relationship with the planet. The 1982 film by Godfrey Reggio with music by Philip Glass remains one of the most powerful meditations on the environment ever made. A truly unique way to observe Earth Day. Part of Houston Earth Day 2026, a celebration of humanitys connection to the natural world.

ABC13 Earth Day E-Cycle Drive

Responsible recycling of electronics including old computers, phones, and other devices to reduce environmental impact. Free drop-off event partnered with CompuCycle for safe, certified electronics recycling. Reduce your e-waste footprint this Earth Day. Houston Earth Day 2026 is a citywide celebration of the environmental organizations, volunteers, and neighbors who show up for clean air, clean water, and green space every day.

Hope Farms Earth Day Festival and 11th Birthday

Celebrate Earth Day and Hope Farms 11th birthday with cooking demonstrations, gardening sessions, tree planting, volunteer opportunities, poetry readings, contests, and sustainable innovation displays at this Third Ward urban farm. All ages welcome. Food and produce available for purchase. Part of Houston Earth Day 2026, a citywide celebration connecting neighbors with the organizations building a healthier Houston.

Planet Earth Celebration at Space Center Houston

Hands-on Earth Day activities including electronics recycling at the TechnoCycle E-waste station, food waste reduction workshops, free tree giveaway, marine conservation exhibits, outdoor games, live entertainment, and educational programming about NASAs Earth science missions. Included in general admission. Part of Houston Earth Day 2026, a citywide celebration of the environmental ecosystem and the people working to protect it.

Green Mountain Energy Earth Day at Discovery Green

Houstons downtown Earth Day celebration featuring recycled material mask-making workshops, sustainable fashion show by Magpies and Peacocks, UH Downtown student art installation, community art procession with 12-foot puppets, and zero-waste operations. Free and open to the public. Volunteers needed for load-in crew, load-out team, check-in helpers, and lawn game facilitators. Contact earthday@cechouston.org. Presented by Green Mountain Energy, Citizens Environmental Coalition, Houston Public Works, and Discovery Green Conservancy.

Coastal Water Authority Board Meeting

The Coastal Water Authority board meets monthly to oversee surface water supply operations from Lake Livingston to the City of Houston and Harris County industrial users. Board meetings are open to the public and cover water treatment plant operations, pipeline infrastructure, supply reliability, and capital improvements. The CWA is a critical piece of the regional water supply system that ensures millions of Houston-area residents have access to clean drinking water.

Spring Fling Earth Day at Armand Bayou Nature Center

Animal encounters, live demonstrations, seed ball making, dip netting, and mini Bayou Safari Tours highlighting local ecosystems and wildlife. Experience Houstons urban wilderness and learn about the habitats that sustain us all year round. Part of Houston Earth Day 2026, a citywide celebration of the environmental ecosystem and the neighbors who show up for the planet.

"Hi, my name is [your name] and I live in [your neighborhood/ZIP]. I am calling because Earth Day is this week and I want to make sure environmental issues are a priority for your office."

Pick one:

• "What is your position on air quality monitoring in East Houston and the Ship Channel communities?"
• "I want to know what the office is doing about urban flooding and bayou maintenance in my area."
• "I support increased funding for parks and urban tree canopy. Can I count on your vote?"
• "What environmental legislation are you supporting this session?"

Congressional offices track every constituent call. A single call gets logged. Ten calls on the same issue gets a memo to the legislator. A hundred calls changes the agenda.

Houston has some of the worst air quality in America. Harris County floods more than anywhere else in the country. These are not abstract issues — they are what happens when nobody calls.

Your call takes 2 minutes. A vote takes years to undo.