Celebrating Earth Day in Roseville
Local events and opportunities for celebrating Earth Day in the community
Celebrate Earth Day by coming together with your neighbors to care for the earth, learn about sustainability, and participate in fun events around Roseville. Earth Day is April 22, but there are multiple opportunities to get involved over the next two weeks.
Scroll all the way to the bottom for a call for photo submissions!
Rice & Larpenteur Alliance Spring Clean-Up
Caribou Coffee on Rice Street
April 19 | 9 - 11:30 a.m.
“We will be meeting at Caribou Coffee and splitting individuals into teams. Each team will focus on general area of where it is needed most for cleaning up. Warm drinks will be served by Caribou for volunteers.”
Natural Resources Volunteer Event
Garlic Mustard and Great Celandine Removal
Reservoir Woods Park
April 19 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
“Join others natural resources volunteers in our effort to control Garlic Mustard and Greater Celandine. One caution: The sap of the Celandine is irritating to eyes and skin, so latex-dipped gloves are required. We will have gloves available. Bring a bucket and trowel, and a water bottle for hydration. Volunteers will meet at the small parking lot at the top of Alta Vista Dr.
Please call or email Rachel Boggs at 651-792-7028 or Rachel.Boggs@cityofroseville.com for more information. THANK YOU for volunteering!”
Bloom: Earth Day
Rosedale Center
April 22 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
“Join us at Rosedale Center on April 22nd for an Earth Day celebration that’s all about sustainability and eco-friendly living! Stop by the East Court from 11AM – 1PM to get your hands on a complimentary Garden City cherry tomato plant to start your home garden (one per customer, while supplies last). Explore IKEA’s innovative sustainable products, and learn about clean beauty in an Origins master class. Be sure to learn about Metro Transit’s new Lyft-like bus service while you’re here; this eco-friendly and economical transportation service is now available in Roseville. This Earth Day, discover fun and practical ways to make a positive impact on our planet.”
Earth Day Giveaway
Ramsey County Environmental Center
1700 Kent St.
April 22 | 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
“Visit the new Environmental Center to recycle household hazardous waste and electronics. The first 200 participants will get a giveaway starting Tuesday, April 22.”
Environmental Center Open House
Ramsey County Environmental Center
1700 Kent St.
April 24 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
“Neighbors of the new Environmental Center in Roseville are invited for an evening tour of the facility. This brand-new facility makes it easier for residents to reduce waste, reuse and recycle. During the tour you will learn more about the materials collected at the site, tour the Reuse Room and learn more about Fix-It Clinics and other community programming that will happen at the Environmental Center.”
Fri-Yay! Celebrate Earth Day Storytime + Craft
Ramsey County Library - Roseville
April 25 | 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
“It’s Fri-Yay! Join us every Friday at 10:30 a.m. for a lively event geared towards children ages 2 to 5. We will feature local performers, special storytimes, community helpers, arts activities, and more!”
Sustainability Sale
Aŋpétu Téča Education Center Parking Lot
April 26 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hunt for treasures you need and want while giving gently used items a second life at this one-stop-shop, garage-sale-style event. No need to drive all around town searching for sales!
Learn about sustainability efforts in our district and our community, and find out how you can contribute.
Order tasty bites to eat from Gastrotruck, a local food truck that's committed to locally-sourced ingredients and sustainable business practices!
Bring along your new or gently used kitchen items that you no longer need! We'll be collecting kitchen utensil donations for Bridging, a local nonprofit, during this event. We can accept can openers, mixing spoons, spatulas, kitchen scissors, pizza cutters, dish towels, hot pads, oven mitts, measuring cups, ladles, whisks, vegetable peelers, and tongs.”
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Rosedale Center Parking Lot
April 26 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
“Roseville Police Department will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA and Rosedale Center to host a convenient, anonymous medication drop-off site in the outer parking lot near AMC Theatres.
Safely disposing of expired, unused, or unwanted medications helps prevent drug misuse and keeps them out of the wrong hands.
Please note: Liquids and syringes will not be accepted”
Earth Day Celebration
Harriet Alexander Nature Center
April 26 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
“Step into spring with this annual celebration of the earth. Enjoy free entertainment, activities and exhibits. See below for the schedule of events:
All day:
Play EARTH Bingo and win a houseplant (while supplies last)
Check out the community resource tables
Help with park cleanup
Participate in environmental education activities led by staff naturalists
Add to our community weaving project - bring your own scrap fabric or ribbon, or use some of ours
10:30-11:00 Music by Will Hale
11:30-12:00 Music by Will Hale”
Kite Day in the Park
Rosebrook Park
April 26 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
“Bring your family and friends to rediscover a forgotten pastime, kite flying! Feel free to bring your own kite, or kids can receive a free kite. Let's fill the spring sky with kites!
No registration needed, just show up the morning of the event and the first 350 participants will receive a kite!
In case of inclement weather, call the weather line for updates: 651-792-7417
Sponsored by Roseville Parks and Recreation, Kiwanis Malt Shop at the MN State Fair, and Do Good Roseville.”
Clean Up Day
Dale Street Soccer Field Parking Lot
April 26 | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Roseville Residents Only
“Not all garbage can go in your trash cart. So Roseville organizes an annual Clean Up Day to help residents get rid of items that require special handling or to get rid of an accumulation of stuff. Plus Roseville pays approximately one-third of the disposal costs. Money to pay for the Clean Up Day comes from funds received from the State of Minnesota and Ramsey County.”
“Bring your unusable items to Roseville’s Clean Up Day at the Dale Street Soccer Field Parking Lot, 2555 Dale Street. Pay at the gate with cash or check.”
Nearby Area Events:
Party For The Planet
Como Zoo & Conservatory
April 26 & 27
“Honoring the spirit of Earth Day is part of our mission every day at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, where our annual Party for the Planet, powered by Xcel Energy is a two-day weekend celebration on April 26 and 27. Bring the family for a fun weekend of activities, crafts, games, and education programs that explore animals, plants and people that depend on this big blue ball.
With family-friendly activity stations, cool conservation tips from our partners at Xcel Energy, and splashy public programs like our Blaze Sparky Show, Party for the Planet is a great way to learn more about what you can do to protect our environment on Earth Day and every day.”
Imagine the Future opening day celebration
Bell Museum
April 26 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
“While finding solutions to the climate crisis may seem daunting, we are not alone. Join us for an opening day celebration for our redesigned gallery, Imagine the Future.
In the gallery, see stories of resilience and hope from community members, scientists, and climate activists. Explore your emotions about climate change and learn what changes we can expect in Minnesota. Then decide what actions you’ll commit to in order to make meaningful contributions everyday.”
More Events?
Did we miss any Earth Day related events? Comment below to share what else is happening to mark Earth Day in the Roseville area this year.
Your Earth Day Photos
If you attend any of these events or celebrate Earth Day in another way next week, consider snapping a photo to submit to the Roseville Reader. We’ll post a round-up of Earth Day photos from around the community the week of April 27. Send your photos to therosevillereader@gmail.com by noon on Sunday, April 27 to be considered for publication. Include a brief description of what’s happening in the photo and where it was taken for the caption.
KITES! a week from today! A great activity for grandparents and their grandkids... maybe for parents too, aunts, uncles, friends, etc.! Windy.com is a great place to check a couple days before!