Earth Day is Friday, April 22nd! If you’re looking for some activities to do in the Stateline to celebrate the beautiful planet we live on, we’ve got you covered.
Check out this list of Earth Day events in the Stateline.
Free Oak Sapling Distribution at Nature at the Confluence
306 Dickop Rd., South Beloit, IL
When: Friday, April 22nd from 9 am – 4 pm
Saturday, April 23rd from 9 am – 3 pm
Cost: Free
Pick up a free oak sapling (Bur, Red, or Swamp white) and plant it to celebrate Earth Day. This would be a really fun event to do with your family! Saplings will be available while supplies last. Don’t forget to walk around Nature at the Confluence while you’re there.
Earth Day Guided Walk at Beckman Mill Park
11450 S. County Rd. H., Janesville, WI
When: Friday, April 22nd from 10 am – 11:30 am
Cost: Free
Take a guided nature walk through the park.
Earth Day Free Print at Rockford Art Deli
402 E. State St., Rockford, IL
When: Friday, April 22nd from 12 pm – 6 pm
Cost: Free
Bring your own t-shirt for a special Earth Day print.
Earth Day Celebration with Frogs, Toads and Salamanders at Tails and Trails Dog Park
466 Elm St., Milton, WI
When: Friday, April 22nd from 7 pm – 8 pm
Cost: Free
Kids can touch live amphibian eggs, tadpoles, frogs, and salamanders then walk down to the pond to hear the evening calls of frogs and toads.
Earth Day Celebration at Rotary Botanical Gardens
1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville, WI
When: Saturday, April 23rd from 10 am – 2 pm
Cost: $5 per person over age 1
Walk around the gardens to celebrate Earth Day. Kids’ activities will be happening as well as a ZooZort animal show. Get tickets here.
Earth Day The Dairy Way at Discovery Center Museum
711 N. Main St., Rockford, IL
When: Saturday, April 23rd from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $10 per person for ages 1 and up
Learn about milk from local farmers and representatives and explore hands-on activities, meet a calf, and more. Reserve your spot here.
Pollinator Palooza at Severson Dells Nature Center
8786 Montague Rd., Rockford, IL
When: Saturday, April 23rd from 10 am – 3 pm
Cost: Free
Learn about pollinators and how to design a pollinator garden. There will be games, craft stations, live music, and presentations.
Nicholas at Night: Bug Out at Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens
1354 N. 2nd St., Rockford, IL
When: Saturday, April 23rd from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cost: $10 per adult / $7 per kid (ages 3-17)
Enjoy bug-themed fun including games, activities, and live bugs to meet. Call 815-987-8858 to register.
The Secret Life of Butterflies at Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens
1354 N. 2nd St., Rockford, IL
When: March 12 – May 29, 2022
Hours: Mondays: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am – 3 pm
Cost: $8 per adult (resident), $10 per adult (non-resident)
$6 per kid age 5-7 (residents), $8 per kid age 5-7 (non-resident)
$4 per kid 3-4 (residents), $5 per kid 3-4 (non-resident)
Kids ages 2 and under are free
Deals: Tropical Tuesdays: $4 for residents, $5 for non-residents
Nothing says spring like new life! To get into the Earth Day spirit, check out the butterfly exhibit at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens! Enjoy being surrounded by live butterflies in the tropical conservatory, and see the whole butterfly life cycle in action as you view butterflies emerging from their chrysalis in the emergence area.
Other Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
If none of these activities work for you, try playing at a local park or taking a walk outdoors at one of these spots!
Are you doing anything special for Earth Day?
