WHEATON, Md.- At Montgomery Parks, every day is Earth Day. During Earth Month, we invite everyone to get involved. Volunteer for a park cleanup or weed warrior event, liven up your garden with purchases from our native plant sales, or participate in one of our special Earth Month programs. Happy Earth Month!
Earth Month volunteer opportunities
Park cleanups
Join a local cleanup to help remove litter from a park, trail, or stream that would otherwise end up in our waterways.
Weed Warrior events
Save the trees! Volunteer to rid the environment of non-native, invasive plants at a Weed Warrior event in a park near you.
More Earth Month special programs
Share Fair | Saturday, April 18 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Black Hill Discovery Center, Boyds
Give your gently used, once-loved items a second life and promote reusing and reducing waste at this free community event. Attendees can participate as “Givers” and give their things away to new homes or come and “shop” the fair. Registration is required to be a “Giver.” For more information and to register, please visit the event page. Free.
D.C. Environmental Film Festival: Screening and Panel Discussion | Thursday, April 9 | 6:30-8:15 p.m.
Brookside Gardens, Wheaton
Free screening of “Gardening for the Planet,” a documentary showcasing the power of native plant gardening to combat biodiversity loss and climate change. Expert panel discussion of native plant choices, sustainability, conservation, and how to make a difference right in your own backyard follows. Space is limited; registration required. Free.
Earth Day Celebration | Sunday, April 26 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Brookside Gardens, Wheaton
Bring the family to celebrate Earth Day with activities geared toward children and their families. Explore the science and art of sustainability through youth-driven projects, plantings, and crafts. Registration is encouraged but not required. Free.
Earth Day With the Owls | Wednesday, April 22 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Meadowside Nature Center, Rockville
Observe the owls on the raptor deck and learn about their amazing adaptations and how they contribute to a healthy ecosystem. Afterwards, make a take-home seed bomb to attract pollinators and contribute to a healthy environment. Celebrate Earth Day with the owls! $7.
Plant Sales
Maydale Nature Classroom and Brookside Gardens are hosting plant sales to help everyone get a head start on spring gardening with native plants. See the full list of Montgomery Parks plant sales.
Montgomery Parks Co-Sponsored Earth Day events
- Takoma Park Earth Day: Sunday, April 12 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park
- Long Branch Earth Day: Saturday, April 25 | 3–5 p.m. | Flower Avenue Urban Park
Go to Montgomery Parks event calendar for a complete list of special events and programming and to learn how to sign up using ActiveMontgomery. Visit the Spring 2026
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages 416 parks and more than 37,000 acres of parkland. Our parks, programs, and facilities promote physical activity, social connection, and environmental stewardship. As part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Montgomery Parks is committed to creating equitable, inclusive, and accessible park experiences. M-NCPPC has been stewarding public lands since 1927 and has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services.
Accessibility at Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for more information.
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