Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22 as a global call to care for our planet. It's a time to reflect on the impact of our choices, take action to protect the environment, and work together to create a more sustainable future. Join Sno-Isle Libraries in honoring Earth Day with engaging events, helpful resources, inspiring reads, and seed libraries available at Lynnwood and Darrington libraries. Let’s celebrate our planet and the small steps we can all take to make a big difference.
Library Events
- April 16 - Whidbey Wonders: Animal Mycophiles, the Fauna-Funga Connection at Oak Harbor Library
- April 18 - Celebrate Earth Day! at Camano Island Library
- April 18 - Growing Groceries in Small Spaces - Master Gardener Series at Darrington Library
- April 22 - Day Hiking Snoqualmie Pass at Stanwood Library
- April 22 - Earth Day Terrariums for TEENS! at Camano Island Library
- April 23 - Cave Bacon Concentration with Great Basin National Park - Online Event
- April 25 - Pollinator Palooza! at Granite Falls Library
- April 25 - After Hours Game Night at Freeland Library
- April 25 - Layering for a Dynamic and Beautiful Garden at Mountlake Terrace Library
- April 25 - Soils 101: Dirty Secrets of a Healthy Garden at Stanwood Library
- April 25 - "Rivers in My Veins" with Poet Kara Briggs at Mukilteo Library
- April 28 - Fungi Basics Crash Course with Northwest Natura at Oak Harbor Library
- April 29 - DIY Green Cleaning at Marysville Library and Online
Discover Passes
- Discover Pass Free Day – Earth Day – In honor of Earth Day on April 22, Washington State Parks—including those in Snohomish and Island Counties—are offering free entrance without the need for a Discover Pass. It’s a great opportunity to explore state-managed lands and enjoy the natural beauty of the region.
- Check Out a Washington Discover Pass – Check out a Discover Pass for 14 days from your community library and visit lands managed by Washington State Parks, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.
Books, Movies & More
Earth Day and the Global Environmental Movement
Learn More
- GALE in Context: Environment & Climate Change, opens a new window – Learn more about the environment and climate change using this online resource that focuses on how issues impact the world.
- GALE in Context: Science – Explore earth and environmental science with this online resource that has articles, videos, and science experiments.
- GreenFILE - Find information that focuses on the relationship between human beings and the environment. Topics range from climate change to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond.
- National Geographic Virtual Library - Explore the complete archive of National Geographic magazine along with a searchable collection of maps, images and videos about planet Earth.
