Earth Day, an annual event that focuses on supporting environmental protection, is coming up on Tuesday, April 22. Here’s how you can embrace and celebrate the power of the planet in Lakeland this week + beyond.
Must-do events
Earth Day Concert | Tuesday, April 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Branscomb Memorial Auditorium | $5+ | Experience nature through music during this performance by the Florida Southern College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers.
City Nature Challenge | Friday, April 25 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Se7en Wetlands, Mulberry | Free | Survey areas for plants and animals with the iNaturalist app, then end the day by watching the sunset over the wetlands.
Great American Clean-Up | Saturday, April 26 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | City of Bartow | Free | Join forces with Keep Polk County Beautiful to clean up the Bartow community — pre-register to get a free lunch, t-shirt, and Bok Tower Gardens ticket.
In case you missed it, Lakeland’s Bonnet Springs Park was just voted Best City Park in the US by USA Today.
Photo by LALtoday
Timeless activities
When we want to get in touch with nature, nothing invigorates our senses more than taking a stroll through one of Lakeland’s parks, lacing up our boots for a hike, or stopping to smell the flowers in a gorgeous garden.
Editor’s pick: Can’t step away from that work to-do list? Work al fresco at one of these Lakeland locales.
You may get dirty, but Lakeland will stay clean.
Photo by Keep Lakeland Beautiful, Inc.
Get out + give back
April is also recognized as National Volunteer Month, meaning there’s no better time to put your passions to work for good. Find an environment- or outdoors-focused opportunity in our comprehensive guide.
Editor’s pick: Can’t make Keep Polk County Beautiful’s Bartow clean-up on Saturday, April 26? Save the date for Keep Lakeland Beautiful‘s May cleanup instead, happening Saturday, May 17.
