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Get Outside RVA!
Looking for fun Earth Day activities? Celebrate Richmond's great outdoors, and our planet, with tips, events and more!
Earth Day 2025 Events in Downtown Richmond
With Earth Day activities for kids and adults alike, there’s a way for everyone to get involved in Downtown Richmond!
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Earth Day Drop-in Print Workshop
When: Tuesday, April 22, 5:30–7:30 PM
Where: Shop Two Three, 1437 Hull Street
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Celebrate Earth Day by printing custom designs on paper, t-shirts, tote bags, and more. Bring your own textiles or shop sustainably for reused blanks nearby! Find more information here.
Earth Day Tours at Great Shiplock Park
When: Tuesday, April 22, 12 PM & 5 PM
Where: Great Shiplock Park, 2803 Dock Street
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Join a one-hour guided tour focused on public greenspaces and native plants. Learn more about Richmond’s natural spaces and how to care for them from experts and volunteers. Advanced registration highly recommended.
Earth Day at Riverfront Plaza
When: Tuesday, April 22, 11 AM-1 PM
Where: Riverfront Plaza, 901 E. Byrd Street - Outside
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Celebrate with vendors highlighting sustainability, composting, recycling, outdoor living, and eco-friendly tech. Rain location is inside the Atrium/Breezeway.
Environmental Justice Tour: Jackson Ward
When: Tuesday, April 22, 4-6 PM
Where: 528 N. 2nd Street, Jackson Ward
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Join the Office of Sustainability for a guided tour exploring climate action, equity, and resilience in Richmond. Visit key sites, hear from community advocates, and learn how RVAgreen 2050 is shaping a greener, more just future. Sign up to be part of the movement!
James River Park Cleanup
When: Multiple dates, 10 AM - 12 PM
Where: Multiple locations
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Pitch in with the JRPS team to pick up litter, remove invasive species, maintain trails, and help keep our parks and riverfront beautiful. Find more information here.
Community Planting Event
When: Friday, May 2, 9 AM-1 PM and 1-4 PM
Where: James A. Buzzard River Education Center, 2825 Dock Street
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Volunteer with the James River Association to help plant native species and install conservation landscaping that supports the local ecosystem. Find more information here.
Easy Earth Day Tips for Everyday Impact
Explore Volunteer Opportunities
Many of Richmond’s public space focused nonprofits operate through the support of volunteers, so consider setting aside some time outdoors while helping keep our public spaces maintained and safe.
Take Public Transit
As we celebrate Earth Day, it’s important to recognize the impact that our daily choices, activities and habits have on the environment, especially in the local community. One easy way to reduce our carbon footprint and promote sustainability is by utilizing GRTC. Downtown's regular public bus service routes, like the 1, 2, 3 and 5, are convenient and accessible. With 15-minute service running from surrounding neighborhoods, our GRTC bus system makes navigating to and from downtown Richmond stress-free and easy.
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The GRTC Pulse (Bus Rapid Transit) stops at 14 activity centers along its route with 8 stops throughout downtown. Buses arrive every 15 minutes (or sooner)! The Pulse is the best option to navigate short trips throughout the city’s core and is made easy and free with zero fare until 2025. Did we mention there’s free Wifi on the bus?
Shop Sustainably
By choosing products made from eco-friendly materials, supporting local businesses, and purchasing items with minimal packaging, we can reduce waste and conserve resources. Additionally, buying secondhand items from shops like Circle Thrift, Capitol Vintage, or Stockpile Men's Boutique, renting or borrowing instead of purchasing new, and repairing or repurposing goods can help to extend their lifespan and reduce the need for new products. By making a conscious effort to shop sustainably, we can reduce our impact on the planet and support a more responsible and ethical approach to consumerism.
Explore the Great Outdoors
Explore the great outdoors in Downtown Richmond!