Earth Day 2025

#NCEarthDay - 2025

There are numerous Earth Day events and volunteer opportunities across North Carolina.

See what's happening near you!

N.C. Environmental Education Lecture Series

Throughout the month of April, the Lunchtime Discovery series will recognize Earth Day.

Learn more!

#NCEarthDay

Celebrate Earth Day by helping your community Recycle Right.

Check out our recycling outreach materials here!

Volunteer Opportunities & Community Events

Environmental Education List of Events

See what Earth Day events and volunteer opportunities are happening near you.

April 12-26 - Statewide

N.C. Department of Transportation’s biannual statewide roadside litter removal initiative.

Community Event - Raleigh

Free community event with eco-friendly vendors, live music, games, and activities for all ages.

Community Event - Carrboro

Community event that brings people together for an afternoon of eco-friendly activities and outdoor fun.

Community Event - Greensboro

City of Greensboro’s Earth Day celebration at Keeley Park on April 26, 2025, 1-4 pm.

Community Event - Winston-Salem

The Piedmont Earth Day Fair takes place on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.

DEQ Stories & Environmental Education Resources

Tracking Water Quality Where Fresh and Saltwater Meet

Jill Paxson and the DWR Estuarine Monitoring Team cover 300 nautical miles monthly, sampling waterways from the Chowan River to the Pamlico Sound. They also respond to algal blooms, fish kills, and recently, a clam kill.

Asheville Regional Offices launches water quality monitoring after Hurricane Helene

A water quality sampling effort launched in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene helped NCDEQ Division of Water Resources staff identify potential sources of contamination.

Biologists Release Preliminary Findings on Helene’s Impact on Waterway Insects

A preliminary assessment found most western NC waterways maintained insect diversity and abundance after Hurricane Helene, though some showed declines.

Environmental Education Resources

The department offers environmental education opportunities to the public and provides teachers and other educators with the training and tools they need to educate others about our environment.