Make Earth Month Count in 2025
Earth Day and OEC were formed just a year apart (1970 and 1969, respectively), and our collective missions have always been parallel. OEC’s work has proven that strong, lasting environmental protections are possible when we work together. From the nation’s first Bottle Bill to the Clean Fuels Program (which has cut 10M tons of carbon emissions – and counting – from our atmosphere). Just as our movement has progressed, so has Earth Day. It evolved into Earth Month, and the celebration of all that’s beautiful about our planet continues to serve as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to protect the place we love.
As environmental regulations are rolled back at the federal level, the need for civic engagement has never been more urgent. The challenges we face – climate change, pollution, habitat loss – require bold action. Earth Month is a time to join our neighbors in protecting our planet today, and for generations to come.
This year, Oregonians can make tangible impacts through events like the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge (linked below), where participants contribute to global biodiversity research by simply documenting wildlife in their communities. Park cleanups across the state offer another way to give back, ensuring that Oregon’s natural spaces remain healthy and accessible for all. Many Oregonians are reaching out to state legislators and providing testimony to help keep Oregon moving forward – thank you!
Below is a list of events across Oregon where you can take part in Earth Month, and support the wildlife, land, water, and air that make our state so special. If you live in the Portland area, join us at the Hollywood Theatre on April 12th for a special screening of the film Dark Waters. When we show up for our environment – whether through advocacy, science, or hands-on stewardship – we help shape a future where both people and nature thrive.
2025 Oregon Earth Month Events
Statewide in Oregon:
- SOLVE 2025 Oregon Spring Cleanup
When: April 12-22
Where: Baker City, Coos Bay, Detroit, Medford and Portland, and more - iNaturalist City Nature Challenge
When: April 25-29
Where: Bend, Salem, Portland/Vancouver Metro, Wallowa County, and more
Coastal Oregon:
- Tree City USA Award Ceremony
When: April 11, 10:00 am
Where: Cannon Beach (access the event at North or South entrances) - Bilingual Story Time and Crafting
When: April 12, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Cannon Beach Library, 131 N Hemlock St. - Annual Puffin Welcome Celebration
When: April 13, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Cannon Beach at Haystack Rock - Gaylord Nelson Award Presentation & Earth Day Films
When: April 16, 6:00 pm
Where: Cannon Beach History Center, 1387 S Spruce St. - Cannon Beach Paper Shredding and e-Waste Recology Recycling Project
When: April 18, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Midtown Lower Parking Lot - Earth Day Parade and Street Fair
When: April 19, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Downtown Cannon Beach - North Coast Watershed Association Presents: Salmon, Beavers and Pollinators: Life in the Ecola Creek Forest Reserve
When: April 21, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: Cannon Beach History Center, 1387 S Spruce St.
Bend/Eastern Oregon:
- Farming While Black: Reclaiming Land and Agricultural Heritage – Film Screening and Discussion
When: April 8, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: COCC Bend Campus, Wille Hall, 2600 NW College Way - Food Waste Prevention and Composting Workshop
When: April 9, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave - Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) annual Clothing Connection Fashion Show
When: April 19, 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: COCC Bend Campus, Wille Hall, 2600 NW College Way - Bend Earth Day Fair
When: April 26, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Troy Field, 690 NW Bond St
Portland Metro:
- Friends of Trees Tree Planting Volunteer Days
When: Various dates times throughout the month
Where: Various locations throughout Portland - Portland EcoFilm Festival
When: Various dates and times from April through July
Where: The Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd - Portland Parks & Recreation Volunteer Days
When: Various dates and times throughout the month
Where: Citywide, various locations - Lake Oswego Repair Fair
When: Saturday, April 5, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
When: Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave - Dark Waters – Special Movie Screening Hosted by OEC
When: April 12, 3:30 pm
Where: The Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd - Earth Day in Multnomah Village
When: April 26, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Multnomah Village, SW 35th Ave - Community Bike Block Party
When: Saturday, April 26, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Outside Baerlic Brewing, 2239 SE 11th Ave - Making Earth Cool Fair and Parade
When: April 26, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Where: Sunnyside School, 3421 SE Salmon St.
Southern Willamette Valley:
- Friends of Trees Volunteer Days
When: Various dates and times throughout the month
Where: Eugene and Springfield, various locations - City of Eugene Parks Volunteer Days
When: Various dates and times throughout the month
Where: Eugene, various locations - Re-Imagine Earth Day
When: Sunday, April 13, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Downtown Eugene Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E 8th Ave - Earth Day at Kingston Prairie
When: Saturday, April 19, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Kingston Prairie Preserve, 41745 Kingston-Lyons Dr SE, Stayton, OR - Earth Day at The Oregon Garden
When: April 19, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St, Silverton, OR - Earth Day Jubilee
When: April 19, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: The Thyme Garden, 20546 Alsea Hwy, Alsea, OR - Beyond Earth Day Community Fair at OSU
When: Tuesday, April 22, 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Oregon State University, Corvallis Campus, SEC Plaza, 2501 SW Jefferson Way
Southern Oregon:
- Wild and Scenic Film Festival
When: April 12, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St, Ashland, OR - Wild and Scenic Film Festival
When: April 19, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Grants Pass Performing Arts Center, 313 NE Olive St, Grants Pass, OR - Earth Day Celebration – Central Point
When: April 22, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Bohnert Park, Buck Point St, Central Point, OR - Earth Day Celebration with KS Wild & Rogue Riverkeeper
When: April 22, 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: 562 A St, Ashland, OR 97520 - Earth Day at ScienceWorks
When: April 25, 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E Main St, Ashland, OR
Thank you for being part of this movement and for keeping Oregon’s environmental legacy strong. You can also find out about opportunities to engage with OEC’s legislative agenda by signing up for action alerts and following us on social media.
