04/02/2026
Earth Day 2026 activities
around the Great Lakes Bay Region
As of March 20, 2026, these are the clearest publicly posted local or nearby Earth Day activities I was able to find (please check links/sources closer to the events):
Downtown Bay City – Day of Caring project — Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon at the Washington/6th and Saginaw/5th parking lots in Bay City. This specific Day of Caring site focuses on planting grasses and plants in downtown beds, making it a nice fit for people who want a hands-on greening project rather than a drop-off event.
Bay County United Way Day of Caring — Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon with registration at 7:30 a.m. at Wenonah Park, 103 Center Ave., Bay City. In honor of Earth Day, volunteers are assigned to cleanup and beautification projects around the community, including park work and nonprofit service projects; breakfast, lunch, and most tools are provided.
Volunteer information for the April 24 cleanup and beautification projects held in honor of Earth Day: Bay County United Way Day of Caring > https://www.volunteermichigan.org/need/detail/?need_id=1204289&utm_source=chatgpt.com
Bay City’s Earth Day Celebration — Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the Transfer Station-Recycling Center, 2900 N. Water St., Bay City. This is a practical cleanup-and-recycling event offering recycling, paper shredding, tire disposal, appliance recycling rebates for qualifying items, and other drop-off services.
Official City of Bay City event listing for the April 25 community recycling and cleanup event: Bay City Earth Day Celebration > https://www.baycitymi.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2966&utm_source=chatgpt.com
Earth Action Expo 2026 (Midland) — Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Dow High School, Midland; The expo is described on its official site as a free, family-friendly sustainability event with dozens of environmentally minded organizations, renewable-energy information, electric vehicles, rescued wildlife, and activities focused on sustainable living.
Official site for the free sustainability-focused expo featuring environmental organizations, activities, and community resources: Earth Action Expo > https://earthactionexpo.org/index.php/about/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Vernal Pool Exploration at Chippewa Nature Center (Midland) — Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p.m. at the Visitor Center. This free all-ages program explores temporary ponds and contributes to the Vernal Pool Patrol community-science effort, making it a good Earth Day option for families who want a nature-based activity. > https://chippewanaturecenter.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3126370&orgkey=2941&utm_source=chatgpt.com
Program details for the April 22 nature exploration event connected to community science and habitat awareness: Chippewa Nature Center Program Page
Forest Therapy Walk: Earth Connections at Chippewa Nature Center (Midland) — Thursday, April 30, 2026, 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the Visitor Center. This free guided “forest bathing” walk is for adults and ties Earth Day to mindfulness and connection with place; registration is required by April 28. Chippewa Nature Center – Forest Therapy Walk: Earth Connections: Forest Therapy Walk Event Listing
Regional Events Roundup: A Great Lakes Bay Region community roundup that includes additional seasonal event references: Our Midland Events Roundup > https://www.ourmidland.com/lifestyles/article/happening-great-lakes-bay-region-22077806.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com
