Happy Earth Day, Downtown Pittsburgh

April 22 is Earth Day and here in Downtown Pittsburgh, there are several ways to engage the community in issues that impact the health of our environment. Whether it’s shopping sustainably, attending a workshop, or volunteering, here are a few events happening around ‘tahn where you can show your love and support for Mother Nature during #EarthWeek 🌎

The Earth Day Tailgate Tour

📍The Hill, The Square, The Diamond
🗓️ Saturday, April 22
⏰ 11 a.m. through the end of the Pittsburgh Pirates game time

Explore this multi-location event that will invoke a day of inspiration, celebration, education, and entertainment through a variety of activations for all ages. Each location has different events that you don’t want to miss, including:
🌎 Energy Innovation Center ‘Powered Up!’
🌎 Music, Art, and Culture Festival
🌎 Pittsburgh Pirates Salute to Sustainability.

ALSO, make sure to bring your own refillable water bottles and reusable bags to help reduce waste and support a greener environment in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Sustainable Business Breakfast

📍 Fairmont Pittsburgh (510 Market Street)
🗓️ Friday, April 21
⏰ 8 – 10 a.m.

The 9th Annual Sustainable Business Breakfast, themed ReThink: How You Think About the Future, includes a continental breakfast and panel of local sustainability leaders and experts. The panel will cover various topics like the shift to a circular economy, the future of sustainability, and the responsibility of businesses in the fight against climate change.

H2Oh! River Weekend

📍 Carnegie Science Center
🗓️ Saturday, April 22 & Sunday, April 23
⏰ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Take a deeper look inside Pittsburgh’s three rivers and learn how to turn river water into clean drinking water through chemistry. While there, you can also meet the freshwater ambassador animals at the Science Center, talk to scientists, go on a river scavenger hunt, and so much more!

Children’s Museum Workshops

📍 The Children’s Museum (10 Children’s Way)
🗓️ Tuesday, April 18 through Wednesday, April 26
⏰ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Bring the family to a week of workshops to help your little ones understand the importance of sustainability and nature. You can experience workshops like Sustainable Sewing, Little Gardeners, Recycled Wearables, Mending, and Earth Day Spheres. Check out their events calendar for more!