As Earth Day returns, Denver is bolstered up with some planet-friendly events to celebrate. To make your life easier, 303 Magazine has created this roundup of some Earth Day events to give back to the planet from cleaning up a park to lowering food waste.
Volunteer at We Don’t Waste
When: April 19 – 22
Where: Various locations, check here
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Cut food waste and help tackle food insecurity by volunteering at We Don’t Waste. The Denver-based nonprofit collects unused quality food from venues and redistributes it to those in need.
Foraged Feast Volunteering
When: April 19 – 22
Where: Various locations, check here
Cost: Varying prices
The Lowdown: Help distribute local produce from farmers’ markets, unwanted harvests and more by volunteering with Foraged Feast. The Denver-based food recovery project supports locals in need of access to fresh food.
Mother Earth Matcha at Nest
When: April 19 – 30
Where: Nest at Nurture, 2949 Federal Blvd., Denver
Cost: $6 per latte
The Lowdown: Nest at Nurture celebrates Earth Day with a Mother Earth Matcha latte ($6). The latte, created with blue majik spirulina and Jade Leaf Matcha, raises funds for Slow Food Denver. Nest will donate $1 for every latte sold to Slow Food Denver.
Ocean Water
When: April 19 – 24
Where: Three Saints Revival, 1801 Wewatta St., Denver
Cost: $12 per cocktail
The Lowdown: Three Saints Revival teams up with Rocky Mountain Conservancy (RMC) to create the cocktail Ocean Water. The sweet cocktail is made up of cucumber, aloe, pineapple, pear, lime and tequila. The profits from the drink raise funds for RMC in honor of Earth Day.
Viva Abejas
When: April 19 – 24
Where: Tamayo, 1400 Larimer St, Denver and Toro, 150 Clayton Ln. Ste B Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Tamayo and Toro are honing in on an environmentally conscious menu this Earth Day with Viva Abejas (long live the bees). The menu uses edible flowers, honey, avocado and bee pollen within each dish for a bee-centric experience to raise funds for the Help Save The Bees Foundation.
1 Tree, 1 Snoozer
When: April 19 – 24
Where: All Snooze, an A.M. Eater locations
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Snooze commemorates Earth Day with its annual 1 Tree, 1 Snoozer program. Snooze partners with Trees for Houston and La Bolsa Coffe Farm in Guatemala to plant 2,700 trees. This year Snooze will also be donating $25,00 to the National Young Farms Coalition.
Earth Day at Adrift
When: April 19 – 22
Where: Adrift Tiki Bar, 218 S. Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Adrift Tiki Bar partners with Flor de Caña Rum for an Earth Day celebration. Throughout the week you can sip on a Flor Daiquiri and a Macadamia Nut ChiChi with a portion of the profits benefiting One Tree Planted. You can also make a donation here.
Earth Day SCFD Free Day
When: April 21, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver
Cost: Free, register here
The Lowdown: Take a day to explore amazing Denver Botanic Gardens free of charge during an SCFD Free Day. Denver Botanic Gardens partners with the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) to host the day that offers entry without ticket cost with activities abound.
Earth Day 2022: Climate Action in Our Community
When: April 21, 7 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free, register here
The Lowdown: Denver Art Museum hosts Earth Day 2022: Climate Action in Our Community webinar. You can discuss with others about climate change issues in Colorado and how businesses have executed plans to combat the impacts with a panel of local speakers.
Earth Day Clean The Park
When: April 22, 5 – 7 p.m.
Where: St. John’s Church, 700 S. Franklin St., Denver
Cost: Donation-based, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering for an Earth Day Clean The Park Walk/Run. STRENGTH In The City partners with Traverse Fitness for a plog (picking up trash while jogging) around Denver. The plog starts in front of St. John’s Church.
Earth Day Film
When: April 22, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $14.95, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Denver Film teams up with Colorado Environmental Film Festival to honor Earth Day with an Earth Day Film event. You can view six different film shorts, one feature film and experience a variety of topics about the environment and the planet that sustains us throughout the evening.
Earth Day Pop-Up Market
When: April 22, 6 p.m.
Where: Bruz Off Fax, 1495 York St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Bruz Off Fax hosts an Earth Day Pop-Up Market. You can shop from local vendors such as Herbal Riot, Studio Lauren, Eleph Boutique and more throughout the day. You can also grab a bite from the Pizza and Plants food truck while you shop.
The Language of Trees
When: April 22, 6 – 10 p.m.
Where: BRDG Project, 1553 Platte St. Unit 100, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: BRDG Project presents The Language of Trees. The exhibition explores the wonders of trees with works from over 20 artists. The opening reception will feature a seedling installation and giveaway, a dance performance from Repertory Ensemble of MSU Denver and more.
Search The Earth! Scavenger Hunt
When: April 23, 1 – 6 p.m.
Where: Larimer Square, Between 14th St. and 15th St. on Larimer St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Take on a Search the Earth Scavenger Hunt in Larimer Square. You can look for green carnations at different locations around the square with clues from Larimer Square’s Instagram and the hashtag #searchtheearth. You can have the chance to win prizes, participate in community pop-ups and more throughout the day.
EcoMRKT
When: April 23, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Edgewater Public Market, 5505 W. 20th Ave., Edgewater
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Edgewater Public Market hosts an EcoMRKT. The market features local vendors and items that are aimed to help give more sustainable and eco-friendly options in honor of Earth Day.
Earth Day Bellydance Show
When: April 23, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mercury Cafe Denver, 2199 California St., Denver
Cost: $8 per ticket
The Lowdown: Experience dance performances from Rafi’ah Ruyah, Julia Bramante, Coalescence Dance Collective and more during am Earth Day Bellydance Show. You can purchase tickets via PayPal or Venmo evacernik23@gmail.com.
RiNo Neighborhood Cleanup
When: April 23, 10 a.m.
Where: EDENS, 1360 27th St., Denver
Cost: Free, RSVP here
The Lowdown: EDENS teams up with Be A Good Person, Topo Chico and First Draft Taproom & Kitchen for a RiNo Neighborhood Cleanup. You can pick up litter, sip on a Topo Chico and more throughout the day – all to help the planet.