Earth Day

A community event aimed at giving back to the beautiful space we all enjoy. This day is dedicated to all those who have used Lake Cunningham for events, runs, and festivals, and we’re asking you to help us maintain its beauty. They will provide rubber gloves and trash bags, but feel free to bring your own grabbers, thick gloves, and wear appropriate attire for outdoor clean-up activities. Bottled water will be provided throughout the event to keep everyone hydrated.

Celebrate Earth Day at the Zoo during Party for the Planet. As part of their senior capstone project, this year's event is presented by the Zoo's own Zoo Academy high school students! Each event element from logo design to day of activities is led by these passionate, conservation-loving students. Animal Talks, Storytime, Scavenger Hunt, and more!

Earth Day at The RiverFront will be a fun, Earth-friendly day of festivities along the Missouri River. Please join along the RiverFront Promenade and at the Riverfront Plaza in Lewis and Clark Landing for information booths, sustainability activities, terra cotta pot painting, giveaways, a clothing drive, and live music. Scatter Joy Acres will bring animals for a petting zoo.

Join us at The RiverFront for an educational storywalk all about Earth Day. Enjoy a serene walk through nature as visitors can read about Nebraska resources and wildlife, The RiverFront sustainability, and more! Visit the Discovery Playground to learn more!

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating Earth Day with an educational event hosted by the Zoo’s Zoo Academy high school students. Party for the Planet will feature a sustainability market, educational presentations, a scavenger hunt, and much more. 

In honor of Earth Day, stop by to decorate postcards and compose an inspiring message based upon this year’s theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” Creators will have the opportunity to work with movable type and earth-themed printing blocks to letterpress print the front of a postcard onto plantable seed paper. A mini-colophon will include planting information and a nod to Art in the Park 2026. All Materials Provided. Location: Arrival Plaza at The RiverFront Park. The workshop will take place near the entrance of the Kiewit Luminarium

Join OPL at different parks and places for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Rain or shine, we'll be there!

Join for Service Day at The C on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and be part of a community effort to clean up and care for Lake Cunningham (The C). Volunteers will come together to help with various cleanup tasks, from picking up trash to clearing debris along the trails. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community, enjoy the outdoors, and make a lasting impact on the beauty of our beloved lake. Whether you're participating as an individual or with an organization, your help will make a big difference.

The Lincoln Earth Day Celebration is an annual celebration in Lincoln, Nebraska. The exciting community event has approximately 2,500 attendees annually and their Coalition wants you to join in the fun. There will be dozens of booths that all promote, educate, and celebrate environmental stewardship, green education, and sustainable living.

A celebration of our planet and a commitment to sustainability, Earth Day Omaha brings together community members, organizations, and businesses to showcase their dedication to the environment. With a variety of educational exhibits, interactive activities, and informative presentations, attendees will learn about the importance of reducing waste, conserving energy, and preserving our natural resources. From local food trucks to environmental demos, Earth Day Omaha 2026 promises to be a fun-filled day for the whole family!