You're invited to Raleigh Earth Day in partnership with We Plant it Forward!
Join the City of Raleigh, in partnership with We Plant it Forward, for this FREE community event to explore earth-conscious vendors and organizations while enjoying live music, games, and activities for all ages. We will be showing a family-friendly movie to conclude the event.
- LEARN about what the City of Raleigh, We Plant it Forward, and Community Partners are doing to create a more sustainable Raleigh.
- TAKE ACTION and pledge to volunteer and make personal changes to support the environment.
- CELEBRATE the Raleigh Environmental Award Winners who are taking action across the community.
- WATCH the movie The Wild Robot
Event Details
When: April 25, 2025, 4 - 10 p.m.
Where: Dix Park, Flowers Field. 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, 27603
Please bring your own water bottle. We will have a water bottle refilling station available for attendees.
Educational Demonstrations and Tree Giveaway
Check out interactive and educational demonstrations connected to Arbor Day at the We Plant it Forward stage from 4 to 5 p.m. and join a Walk with an Arborist at 5 p.m.
Information Booths and Activities 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Visit tables hosted by City of Raleigh representatives, We Plant it Forward, and other local organizations. Tables will have engaging activities and information on how each group stewards our planet and community. Pick up a free native tree seedling from We Plant it Forward, check out City of Raleigh “touch-a-truck” vehicles, and join in family-friendly activities and yard games in the field.
Event Welcome 5:30 p.m.
The event welcome at the main stage will feature speakers, including David Rahahę•tih Webb of the Tuscarora community, who will share a traditional opening in the Tuscarora Language with the English translation. This opening directs our gratitude towards all of the natural world that surrounds us: Earth, the waters, plants and trees, crops, animals, birds and the life-sustaining rains. Video and audio recordings of this traditional opening will not be permitted.
Earth Dances 6 p.m.
Members of the North Carolina Tuscarora and other regional tribal communities will share Earth Dances, also called social dances. These dances, such as the Stick Dance, Alligator Dance, and Smoke Dance are fun and interactive. You might even find yourself invited to participate in some of them!
Environmental Awards 7 - 7:30 p.m.
Every year during Earth Month the City of Raleigh celebrates people, organizations and businesses that protect our natural environment with the Raleigh Environmental Awards. Celebrate this year’s award winners at the main stage!
Tree Dedication
Join We Plant it Forward in a tree planting and dedication in recognition of Arbor Day.
Movie in the Park 8:15 p.m. - 10 p.m.
The movie The Wild Robot will be shown in Flowers Field at 8:15 to highlight that human impacts on the environment can make both a negative and positive difference. The movie is rated G and has a run time of 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Come Learn with Us
Stay tuned for more information about activities and organizations that will be tabling at this event!
Visit Ways to Celebrate Earth Day to access activity resources for families, a list of upcoming programs, and discover ways to learn, get involved, and celebrate with the City of Raleigh during the Earth Day and throughout the year.