5 Things to Do in Fort Worth on Earth Day

Your unofficial guide to everything going down on Earth Day in the Fort.

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It's Earth Day in Fort Worth and it's time to hug a tree, buy from local communities, and be sustainable. Here is a list of what is happening around the city on Friday and this weekend. 

Fort Worth Public Library 

With its many learning opportunities and events, the Fort Worth Public Library is a prime location for Earth Day. Plant a Seed is a program where people can make their own pots and plant seedlings on April 22 at the Central Library. Other events and activities at the Fort Worth Public Libraries include upcycling T-shirt bags, a make your own terrarium class, and an Earth Day Celebration at the Ridglea Library. 

3628 Bernie Anderson Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76116 

   2. City of Fort Worth 

The City of Fort Worth is also highlighting water conservation methods throughout April for Sprinkler-Spruce-Up Month. Fort Worth Water and Rooted In have a series of eight videos to educate the community on irrigation system to find what days are best to water your lawn for more effective results and how to conserve.  

3. Botanical Gardens 

The Botanical Gardens will host their annual Spring Japanese Festival throughout Earth Day weekend. Lasting until April 24, the festival allows attendees to enjoy the outdoors while celebrating Japanese arts and culture. 

3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107 

   4. Shop Local 

While any day is a good day to support local businesses, we’d argue that Earth Day is a particularly great time to do so. One great boutique to scope out is For the Love of Zero, which offers plant-smart decisions for home and self-care needs. River District clothing shop, Honey Suckle Rose Vintage, is purging some of the goods they have in storage for an Earth Day sale.  

Garden 

Community gardens are a great way to help the community, Earth, and your mental health. Fort Worth has several community gardens where you can get involved, including Fairmount Community Garden, The Growing Place, Harvesting Hope, and Common Ground. A large percent of the produce in each garden is donated to local food pantries or the Tarrant Area Food Bank.