Earth Day ranger events

On April 22, 2026 — Earth Day — parks in multiple states ran ranger-led hikes, volunteer plantings and community workshops to mark the day. (tennessean.com) Tennessee State Parks ran a slate of Earth Day events under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” including guided hikes, hands-on workshops and cleanup projects on April 22. (tennessean.com) Washoe County Park Rangers promoted ranger walks and spring volunteer plantings this week, posting event calendars and program details for public hikes and stewardship activities. (washoecounty.gov) In Colorado, Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff visited Beulah-area students on Earth Day for classroom outreach and outdoor lessons tied to local habitat and wildlife education. (newsbreak.com) State park systems and school partners leaned on established education programs — like Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s teacher workshops and the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center’s school visits — to expand Earth Day messaging. (cpw.state.co.us) Many Tennessee events were listed on the state parks reservation page with specific offerings such as river cleanups and a Pickwick Landing 5K walk scheduled for April 22. (reserve.tnstateparks.com) Some local programs limit group size and require preregistration — for example, Washoe County ranger walks have previously capped attendance at about 20 people and opened registration 30 days in advance. (newtoreno.com) Park calendars show Earth Day activities beginning the weekend of April 18 and continuing through April 22, with volunteer sign-ups and event details available on individual park websites. (visitrenotahoe.com) Organizers urged participants to bring water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes for hikes and to register where required; more volunteer and program slots remain listed on park and state event pages. (washoecounty.gov)