Earth Day Clean-Up + On Earth Celebration at Bushnell Park Carousel – Hartford, CT
Earth Day Clean-Up + On Earth Celebration
Hosted by Natural Dividends + On Earth
Celebrate Earth Day by taking action—and then celebrating it.
Join Natural Dividends and On Earth for a hands-on community clean-up at Bushnell Park, followed by one of Hartford’s most vibrant Earth Day celebrations put on by On Earth.
This is more than a clean-up—it’s a full Earth Day experience.
✨ Why You Should Join
- Make a real, visible impact in your community
- Be part of a positive, high-energy group effort
- Spend time outdoors doing something meaningful
- Transition directly into a city-wide Earth Day celebration
Event Details
Date: April 25
⏰ Clean-Up: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Bushnell Park (meet near 1 Jewell St)
What You’ll Be Doing
Bushnell Park spans 37 acres, with 42 garden beds and over 500 trees—there’s plenty of impact to be made.
Activities may include:
- Weeding and planting garden beds
- Spreading mulch around trees
- Litter clean-up throughout the park
- Sweeping the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch steps
- Light cleaning at the Carousel
- Skimming debris from the pond
No experience needed—just show up ready to help.
What We Provide
- Gloves
- Trash bags
- Buckets and tools
You’re welcome to bring your own gloves or tools.
Leaf blowers are especially helpful if you have one!
What to Bring
- Water (strongly recommended)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Optional: gloves, grabbers, or gardening tools
What to Wear
Dress for the weather and expect to get dirty:
- Clothes you don’t mind getting messy
- Sturdy, comfortable footwear
- Layers if needed
Amenities
- Restrooms at the Carousel and Pump House
- Secure storage available for bags and belongings
After the Clean-Up: On Earth Festival
Keep the energy going after the clean-up by heading to On Earth, Hartford’s annual Earth Day celebration.
Taking place from 12 PM – 5 PM in downtown Hartford, this vibrant event features:
- Local vendors and farmers
- Food trucks
- Live music
- Workshops and community programming
It’s designed as a celebration of the incredible volunteer work happening across the region—a reward for giving back and a chance to connect with the broader sustainability community.
Who Can Join?
Everyone is welcome—no experience necessary. Come solo, bring a friend, or join with a group.
Call to Action
Spots are limited to keep the event organized—reserve your free ticket now and be part of something meaningful.
Clean. Connect. Celebrate.
About Natural Dividends:
Natural Dividends started on one simple mission: Increase Nature’s Share.
How We Increase Nature’s Share
- We created Negative Net Hiking
- We promote sustainable lifestyles
- We host community events designed to empower individuals to start making a change
- We work directly with businesses, organizations, and individuals to implement sustainable solutions.
Ways to Donate
Learn More: www.naturaldividends.org | @naturaldividends
We can’t do this without you!
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