Join the 2026 Earth Day Festival at the Ithaca Commons on Saturday, April 18,from 12 pm to 5 pm. Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities, resources, food, and music as we celebrate how together we are protecting our planet and communities.
Learn about actionable climate solutions that are both possible and attainable. Explore sustainable ways to reduce waste, lower energy costs, grow and cook food, and more. Together, we can take action to create a livable and vibrant tomorrow!
Featuring:
DIY Up-cycle & Clothing Swap: Reclaim Materials to Create Wearable Art
Climate-Wise Gardening Speaker Series: Tips and Tricks for your Backyard and Community
Foods of the African Diaspora: Where the Earth Meets Place and Culture
We will also be featuring local food vendors Authentic Jerk Restaurant and Grill, Maimouna’s Cuisine: West African and Beyond, and Mama Ria’s Comfort Cuisine.
View posters and full media kit with a a full list of participating partners, visit the following link:
https://energy.ccetompkins.org/earthday/
Chris Skawski
Energy & Climate Change Team Leader
cjs359@cornell.edu
607-272-2292 ext. 293
Ithaca Commons
171 East Martin Luther King Jr. / State Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Last updated April 2, 2026