Earth Day 2026 Vancouver WA: Events, Free Parks & Local Guide (Clark County)
Happy Earth Day, Vancouver!
Earth Day 2026 in Vancouver, WA — Wednesday, April 22nd. Cassandra Marks (Realtor Cas) covers every local event worth attending: the Earth Day Celebration at Vancouver Mall, the StreamTeam tree planting at Columbia Springs, Waterfront Park cleanup, WSU Master Gardeners at Pacific Park, and more across Clark County and SW Washington. Plus — did you know the organizer of the very first Earth Day in 1970, Denis Hayes, is a Camas, WA resident? Sustainability runs deep here. This guide also covers all 146 Washington State Parks free on Earth Day, the coast cleanup, and why Clark County is one of the most nature-rich places to call home in the Pacific Northwest.
Earth Day is one of my favorite times of year to slow down, get outside, and appreciate why so many people choose to move to Vancouver, WA in the first place. We live in one of the most naturally beautiful corners of the country. Let's celebrate it.
Before we get into the 2026 events, I want to share something that genuinely delighted me: the very first Earth Day was organized by a Clark County local. Denis Hayes — who lives in Camas, WA — coordinated the original Earth Day in 1970 while still a Harvard student. Over 20 million Americans participated. Sustainability isn't just trending here — it's in our DNA.
The First Earth Day Was Organized by One of Our Own
Denis Hayes — Camas, Washington
On April 22, 1970, over 20 million Americans took to the streets for the first Earth Day — organized by a Harvard student named Denis Hayes. What most people don't know: Denis Hayes is a resident of Camas, WA, right here in Clark County.
He went on to co-found the Bullitt Foundation in Seattle — one of the most influential environmental foundations in the Pacific Northwest — and has continued championing sustainability from our corner of the world ever since.
When you celebrate Earth Day in Clark County, you're celebrating in the hometown of the person who started it all. That's a pretty remarkable thing.
Every Earth Day Event Near You in 2026
From tree plantings to park cleanups to community celebrations — here's the full lineup for Clark County in 2026, with verified dates, times, locations, and event links where available.
Top 4 Vancouver Parks Worth Visiting This Earth Day
Vancouver has over 80 parks and green spaces. On Earth Day, here are four favorite local parks to get outside, breathe in the PNW, and remember why so many people love calling Vancouver home.
Four Earth Day Activities Across Washington State
If you're feeling adventurous and want to explore beyond Clark County, Washington offers some incredible Earth Day experiences worth the drive.
If you're comparing our outdoor lifestyle to our neighbors across the river, check out my full breakdown of living in Vancouver WA vs Portland OR — it's one of the reasons people keep choosing our side of the river.
How to Live Sustainably in Clark County Every Day
Earth Day is one day — but the Pacific Northwest lifestyle is a year-round commitment. Here are the everyday ways Clark County makes sustainable living genuinely easy.
Is Clark County actually the right fit for you? Before you decide, make sure you've read about the 3 Reasons People Are Leaving Vancouver, Washington.
Love Living in Clark County? Let's Find Your Perfect Home Here.
Whether you're new to the area, thinking about upgrading to a home with more land, or just want to know what your current home is worth — I'm here to help. Happy Earth Day! 🌎
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Cassandra Marks
Realtor, Licensed in OR & WA | License ID: 201225764
Realtor, Licensed in OR & WA License ID: 201225764