With Earth Day on April 22, this is a great month to get outside and volunteer around Houston. So, how can you spend time in nature and give back this month? Let’s take a look!
The Best Ways To Volunteer for Earth Day
- University of Houston Downtown is looking for 100 volunteers to serve at Discovery Green’s Earth Day event as Recycling Ambassadors and show attendees how to properly recycle their trash. You can also help with load-in and load-out at the event.
- Houston Area Urban League needs help with their community block party, which will provide resources to help residents maintain their health and wellness.
- Spend time volunteering at Shamba Ya Amani, a community farm run by resettled refugees and immigrants, in Alief.
- Help with planting in the prairie, upkeep of their trail, or treating invasive species at Armand Bayou Nature Center in Pasadena.
- Participate in a family fun walk through the Houston Zoo, which benefits veterans and children and adults with disabilities.
- Sign-up to help at Galveston’s beach clean-up day.
Other Ways To Volunteer This Month
- Houston Arboretum will host a blood drive this Saturday, April 6.
- Spend the day cleaning up Lake Houston Wilderness park on Sunday, April 7. Make sure to wear long pants, proper shoes, and gloves.
- Make lunches for people in need at King BierHouse on Saturday, April 13.
- If you’re an animal lover, volunteer at Adoption Palooza, at this large adoption event hosted by Houston Pets Alive, on Saturday, April 27.
Here’s other ways you can have fun in Houston this month ☀️
