Celebrating Earth Month with Earth Day Oregon

Picture of Christopher Rachal

Christopher Rachal

Community & Funding Partnerships Manager

Illustration by Heldáy de la Cruz.

As the vibrant hues of spring paint our landscapes with blossoms and new growth, it’s time once again to rally behind the Earth Day Oregon campaign. April offers us a poignant moment to pause and appreciate the beauty of our planet, while also recognizing the urgent need for environmental stewardship.

Since its inception in 2019, Earth Day Oregon has burgeoned into a powerful movement, uniting individuals, businesses, and nonprofits statewide in advocating for our environment. This year, we’re proud to stand alongside esteemed partners such as Atmos Financial, Beneficial State Bank, B-Line Urban Delivery, and Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm, as we collectively strive to safeguard the natural treasures of the Pacific Northwest.

Together, we extend a warm invitation to our broader community to join us in supporting local nonprofits, where the spirit of Earth Day thrives every day.

Here are four impactful ways you can make a difference this month:

1. Volunteer with Ecotrust

Join us for a volunteer day on Earth Day, April 22, at Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm! Your hands-on participation will contribute directly to conservation efforts and community building, fostering a deeper connection to the land and its offerings.

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Thimbleberry group pic. Photo courtesy of Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm

Christopher with the wheelbarrow

Christopher Rachal with the wheelbarrow. Photo credit: Emilie Chen

2. Attend Earth Day Oregon events

Explore Earth Day Oregon’s lineup of events from our partners throughout the month. Attend these events to engage with the community and honor Earth Day.

3. Learn more about our projects

Explore Ecotrust’s ongoing endeavors, from research and collaboration on strategies to manage the overabundance of American Shad in our region to providing locally sourced, culturally relevant foods for our schools.

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American Shad. Photo courtesy of FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Hands holding sunflower petals

Hands holding sunflower petals.Photo credit: Emilie Chen

4. Donate

Support our efforts or another Earth Day Oregon Partner! Your donation to Ecotrust will fund vital research and community engagement initiatives aimed at empowering just lands and waters stewardship.

We’re immensely grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Earth Day Oregon and to commemorate Earth Month. Together, let’s champion community empowerment, advocate for environmental justice, and commit to forging a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

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DONATE

Radical, practical change starts with you.

Your generous contribution to Ecotrust will help support natural ecosystems, address climate change, and cultivate equitable economic systems for the benefit of all.

Earth Day Oregon

partner website

Earth Day is for all of us, Oregon

Together, we can make a big difference this April for people and planet.

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