Earth Day

Earth Day takes place on Thursday 22 April 2027, a global day led by EARTHDAY.ORG that encourages people to take action for the environment.

When is Earth Day?

Earth Day takes place in April (April 22). The 2027 theme is Food for Our Planet. It is one of the many UK awareness days that bring people together around a shared cause: see the full calendar.

Why Earth Day matters

Local action adds up: litter picks, community gardens and conservation work make a visible difference to the places people live, and they are easy ways for groups, schools and teams to take part together. Explore environment volunteering.

How to get involved in Earth Day

There are three simple ways to make Earth Day count:

• Volunteer: join or organise a litter pick, community garden session or conservation day. Browse opportunities.
• Fundraise: raise money for a local environmental charity or green space project.
• Raise awareness: share a practical change your group is making and invite others to join in.

Earth Day volunteering opportunities

Mark Earth Day by doing something real. Find volunteering opportunities and start today.

Get involved with Earth Day

Browse live opportunities, log your hours, and earn verified badges you can add to your CV and LinkedIn. Find volunteering roles or see more awareness days.