Earth Day Celebration

2020 Earth Day Celebration Canceled

Effective March 10, 2020:
Kent State University’s coronavirus (COVID-19) preventative and proactive actions call for the cancellation of all campus events for the remainder of the spring semester. We are following recommendations from state health authorities to limit large gatherings and practice social distancing to slow transmission of the virus. We take these steps to ensure the health and safety of our guests and to be proactive in an effort to prevent illness.

Kent State University at Stark welcomes you to campus for our 12th annual Earth Day Celebration.

Earth Day Celebration
Sunday, April 19, 2020 - EVENT CANCELED
1 - 4 p.m.
Kent State University at Stark
Campus Center and Pond & Wetlands Research Area

Enjoy a free, family friendly afternoon filled with environmental educational activities, nature walks, games, crafts, mock fossil digs, entertainment, giveaways and much more!

Reservations are not required.

Coloring Contest

2020 Earth Day Celebration Coloring Contest pdf - available in April

Past Earth Day Celebration Participants

AEP Ohio Efficient Products Program (CLEAResult)
Akron Canton Regional Foodbank
Akron Zoo Chapter of FrogWatch USA
Akron ZooMobile
Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
Brewer-Garrett Company
Cain Toyota, Inc.
Canal Fulton Canoe Livery & Campground
Canton Audubon Society
Canton Country Day School
Canton Museum of Art
Canton Parks and Recreation
Canton Quilt Guild
Canton Recycle Center
Cookery Food Truck
Dominion Energy Project Plant It
doTERRA
Earth Fair
Environmental Education Council of Ohio
Ernie's Bike Shop
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
GAINS - Greater Akron Innovation Network for Sustainability
Girl Scouts of Northeast ohio
GlenOak High School 9th Grade Agriculture Community
Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio
Hal Walker - Children's Folk Musician
HelloFresh
Jackson Township Fire Department
Junior Achievement
Kent Fabrics
Kent State Stark Recreation & Wellness Center
Kent State Stark Student Groups
LeafFilter
Lees Bees Boutique & Honey
Magic Show by Curt Tinlin
Marshall's Antique Warehouse
Massillon Museum
Midwest ComTel
Oceans Ohio
ODNR Division of Forestry, Canton City Tree Commission, Ohio Chapter ISA
Ohio Cavers and Climbers
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Ohio Farm Bureau - Stark
Ohio Ocean Foundation
Ohio Wetlands Association
Petitti's Garden Centers
Shaklee
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Stark County Beekeepers Association
Stark County District Library
Stark County Health Department
Stark Parks
Stark Soil & Water Conservation District
Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District
StarkFresh
The Ohio State University Extension
TomTod Ideas
Tree Campus USA
Wildlife Habitat Conservancy

Low-Waste Event

From pre-event activities and promotion, to encouraging exhibitors to make changes to post-event clean up and waste removal, we will be mindful and intentional in the amount of waste generated.

Low-waste efforts include:

Eliminating the promotional postcard. We have increased social media promotion in place of the postcard.
Encouraging exhibitors to print double-sided if they will be utilizing handouts.
Encouraging exhibitors to use recyclable materials for their displays and activities.
Creating signage on recycled pallets to communicate the event agenda, directional signage and sponsor information.