Earth Day 2025

In celebration of Earth Day, the city, in partnership with the Historic Milwaukie Neighborhood District Association (NDA), Rotary Club of Milwaukie, the Milwaukie Parks Foundation, and other community partners, is hosting a volunteer event in downtown Milwaukie. Prior to the start of the volunteer work, Milwaukie will receive an official designation as a Bee City USA for its work to protect pollinators and promote healthy habitats. An historical moment that you won't want to miss! The event will also include a station to decorate pollinator wings, numerous organizations with information tables, music, and spring weather so come join in the fun!

Other event partners include Portland Waldorf School, pFriem Family Brewers, Twinflower Natives, Milwaukie Environmental Stewards Group, Milwaukie Garden Club, Metro, Clackamas Water Environment Services, North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District, North Clackamas Watersheds Council, the Xerces Society, Ledding Library, and the city's Parks and Recreation Board. 

For anyone that just can't wait for the event, there is an opportunity to decorate pollinator wings in advance that you can show off at the Earth Day event. Drop in at the Ledding Library Community Room (10660 SE 21st Ave.) on Monday, April 14 (2-4 p.m.) for Earth Day Craft. Participants will decorate bee, butterfly, or hummingbird wings on a no-school day. All ages are welcome! 

More information about volunteering and attending the event: 

• Volunteers will choose from three focus areas at the event including removing invasive plants, picking up trash, or helping to maintain vegetated bump-outs along Main St. 
• Volunteers are asked to register by April 23 using this VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM. Registration will also be available the day of the event, but advanced registration is preferred to help event planners prepare. 
• Light refreshments will be provided. All volunteers are asked to bring their own water bottle. A refilling station will be available. 
• Volunteers should wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes for uneven or muddy terrain.
• Gloves and tools will be provided, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own.
• A portable restroom will be provided at the site.
• The city highly encourages volunteers and attendees to walk, carpool, bicycle, or utilize the nearby MAX station to access the event. 
• All volunteers are invited to attend a social hour at pFriem (10722 SE Main St.) after the event from 12:30 - 2 p.m. 

This page will be updated as plans are confirmed, so check back closer to the event day for updates.