It may seem obvious that we should care about keeping our planet clean and healthy, but until the 1970s, there was no designated day to recognize the importance of protecting Earth.

Earth Day began in the United States in 1970, conceived by then-senator Gaylord Nelson. An environmentalist concerned about the growing damage humans were causing the planet, he took action in 1969 following an oil spill in Santa Barbara. He was inspired by anti-Vietnam War education efforts and gathered a small group to organize the event around the country. It was also the same year the Environmental Protection Agency was established, and celebrations were held around the country at more than 1,500 universities, in major cities, and at thousands of schools. More than 20 million people participated in an Earth Day event of some kind that first year, representing roughly 10 percent of the population of the US at the time. Both Republicans and Democrats supported the event, which was generally seen as a bipartisan effort (until the current era of extreme political polarization). Since the 1970s, Earth Day has had measurable, positive impacts on the planet.

Today, Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22, though many events span a week or even the entire month. And it’s gone global, too. In 2009, the United Nations General Assembly officially recognized April 22 as “International Mother Earth Day,” noting in the proclamation that “the Earth and its ecosystems are our home” and need to be protected.

Eco-friendly travelers know the planet is in peril, and the travel industry contributes to that in many ways. So this year, why not consider attending an Earth Day event, whether you’re on the road in a new state or staying home that day? Even if you already travel sustainably — buying eco-friendly sustainable clothing and outdoor gear and even toiletries, choosing hotels committed to sustainability, or offsetting your carbon emissions — attending an Earth Day event can still offer new ways to be kinder to the planet. Many events include chances to volunteer and aid in clean-up projects, while others offer fun programs like lectures and vegetable markets. If nothing else, attending one of the Earth Day celebrations below is a great way to show the world that Earth Day still matters, and that you’ll continue to work to protect the most beautiful places and environments around the world.

To help get you in an eco-friendly mood, we’ve rounded up one fun Earth Day event in every state, from massive festivals to clean ups, garden parties, educational programs, and more.

Alabama

Hays Nature Preserve is a 538-acre natural area in Huntsville, and each April, it hosts an Earth Day celebration. This year, it’s on April 12 from 10 AM to 2 PM and will feature hands-on demonstrations, exhibits on local wildlife habitats, native plant giveaways, family-friendly DJ sets, and educational sessions led by area environmental experts. There’s even an educational bat show scheduled for 2025.

Alaska

Alaska has so much going on that we couldn’t pick just one. This April, you may want to attend the ​Alaska Hummingbird Festival, celebrating the return of Rufous Hummingbirds to Tongass National Forest near Ketchikan. The 2025 festival runs from April 4 to 26, with an art show, guided bird walks, and educational programs at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. But if you’re more into bald eagles, book last-minute flights to attend the Stikine River Birding Festival in Wrangell (April 23 to 27), to celebrate the spring migration of shorebirds, including the largest springtime concentration of bald eagles in North America. The festival also includes bird walks, lectures, art workshops, and activities for all ages.

Arizona

On April 19, Arizona’s Red Rock State Park will celebrate Earth Day against the stunning backdrop of Sedona’s red rock formations. The festival is free and includes live wildlife presentations, nature hikes, games, and educational booths. It’s a great day to explore the park for some spring hiking and learn about the fragility and importance of America’s desert environments.

Arkansas

On April 26, the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will hold its Earth Day Garden Market, combining Earth Day festivities with an annual beloved plant sale. Its an all-ages festival that includes interactive activities, crafts, games, live music, and more than 20 local vendors selling plants, flowers, pottery, garden accents, and unique artisan products. If you have a green thumb, don’t miss it. You’ll want to get tickets and sign up for guided walks in advance.

California

California has several impressive Earth Day celebrations, but Santa Barbara’s Earth Day Festival is certainly the most significant. It’s considered one of the largest Earth Day festivals on the West Coast and is one of the longest-running Earth Day celebrations in the country, drawing media attention, celebrity guests, and thousands of attendees. It celebrates the town’s historical significance as the site of the 1969 oil spill that beget the idea for Earth Day. 2025’s celebration is April 26-27 at Alameda Park in Santa Barbara.

Colorado

Colorado’s Garden of the Gods is hosting an Earth Day celebration on April 19, with tons of indoor and outdoor programming. That includes booths and displays from local environmental organizations, seed plantings, crafts, giveaways, lectures, presentations, and access to the stunning family-friendly park trails.

Connecticut

One standout event in Connecticut is the Norwalk Earth Day Festival, a lively event focused on sustainability and community action. Attendees can listen to live music, sample bites from food trucks, jump in on yoga sessions, plant trees, hang out in the beer garden, and browse interactive and educational exhibits. The event is structured around the five elements of nature — Earth, Air, Water, Fire, and Spirit — all marked by colored flags to guide attendees. There are also activities like a Veterans Park cleanup and group bike ride with Sound Cyclists.

Delaware

There’s a lot going on April 19 at IWC Earth Day Celebration and Vendor Market at the InnerSource Wellness Center in Wilmington. The event celebrates Mother Earth with an Indigenous vendor market, educational sessions, and a community potluck and barbecue. One unique aspect of the celebration includes a seed swap, where you can bring excess seeds from your garden and walk home with new seeds from someone else’s. With a bit of a New Age twist, this celebration is perfect for anyone who wants to thank Gaia for the wonders of planet Earth.

Florida

Florida’s Seminole Tribe is active throughout the state, and on April 17, you can celebrate the Earth while learning about Seminole culture. “Earth Day the Native Way” is held at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and includes cultural performances like Aztec and Stomp dances, environmental education, workshops on beekeeping and gardening, and lots of extra activities. Attendees can sign up for bird watching tours, sit in on cooking and food prep demonstrations, or even learn the basics of scientific marine research.

Georgia

The Children’s Museum of Atlanta doesn’t celebrate Earth Day — it celebrates Earth Month. The list of activities throughout April is quite long, ranging from opportunities to learn about building plant trellises to science classes, public story times, art classes, and more. Note that it’s a children’s museum, and adults aren’t allowed in without kids. So buddy up with a friend who has little ones if you’re also interested in building a home trellis.

Hawai’i

The Waimea Valley Earth Day event is a two-fold opportunity: volunteers can help with projects like invasive species removal, while attendees can explore the sustainability village, with vendors, live music, speakers, and dance performances. It’s held this year on April 19, and you’ll probably want to book your admission in advance, as guided cultural tours and waterfall hikes can make the area feel quite busy on popular weekends.

Idaho

If you’re in Boise this April, you may want to stop by the City of Boise Earth Day Celebration on April 19, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Park. It’s a free event with hands-on activities and Earth Day art projects, a vendor area, eco-friendly demonstrations, food trucks, and live music. There’s also an electric vehicle show, with electric cars, e-bikes, and new electric trucks. It runs from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Illinois

In the Chicago area this Earth Day, visitors can help keep the city green, literally. Friends of the Parks organizes an annual park cleanup around the city, taking place on April 26. Thousands of volunteers across nearly 100 parks in Chicago will participate in activities like litter cleanups, mulching, and other park restoration efforts. You can sign up in advance online. But if you’d rather have more of a festival atmosphere, head instead to the Earth Day Celebration at BUILD Chicago’s Austin Campus, also on April 26. The festival has recycled art projects, a seed swap, a resource fair, cooking demonstrations, movie screenings, and even a reptile showcase.

Indiana

For a celebration intimately tied to natural living and appreciating the planet, head to the Earth Day Festival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, hosted by the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. You can sit in on demonstrations on spinning, weaving, and felting, cuddle up with alpacas and chickens during a barnyard visit, attend wildlife presentations, and browse the eco-friendly vendor area while listening to live music. There’s also a very popular local bake sale. It runs 11 AM to 3 PM on April 26.

Iowa

The Earth Day celebration in Clear Lake features a weeklong series of events open to anyone looking to make a difference. Events held between April 21 and 26 include “Trash Bash” (a city-wide public clean-up), 5K and 10K races, a huge “Green Expo” and farmer’s market, and the popular “Outdoor Fest.” Outdoor Fest is more like a community carnival, with a bounce house, food trucks, live music, and even opportunities to meet a bald eagle.

Kansas

Few things inspire eco-action like live music. So if you’re near Lawrence, Kansas, on April 19, head to South Park for the Lawrence Earth Day Fair. The event takes place from 1 PM to 4 PM and features live music, local food vendors, environmental exhibits, and children’s activities. It’s free and co-hosted by the City of Lawrence and the Watkins Museum of History, so you may even learn a thing or two about the area’s natural history while you’re there. Local organizations, including the Lawrence Humane Society, will be present to provide information on volunteering, fostering, and other ways to get involved in community initiatives. No tickets are required, but you can reserve a spot online.

Kentucky

Vibrant and engaging is how the Earth Day celebration at the Doran Arboretum in Murray, Kentucky, is often described. The day kicks off with the popular 5K and one-mile Mutt Strut, followed by greenhouse tours starting at 9 AM. Throughout the day, visitors can browse more than 30 vendor booths with eco-friendly products, educational displays, and community initiatives. The event is also a great place to learn about the importance of activism, including a talk by eco-advocate Beau Dodson on current environmental challenges and practical steps individuals can take to make a difference. There’s a plant and flower sale, too.

Louisiana

For the last 25 years, the Louisiana Bucket Brigade has thrown one heck of an Earth Party in New Orleans. This year’s festival will feature live music performances by local bands and artists, surrounded by food from local vendors, plus family-friendly games and activities — all in a city known to party like no other. But it’s not all about revelry at this party, and one of the primary goals of the Earth Day Festival is to raise awareness about environmental issues affecting Louisiana related to air quality, pollution, and community resilience. Held April 19 from noon to 6 PM, the event is free, though tickets can be reserved in advance.

Maine

This Earth Day in Maine, you can celebrate with the Maine Audubon Society, which is hosting a long list of planet-focused events. That includes multiple park conservation events, garden volunteer days, Indigenous-led trail walks, beach cleanups, opportunities to contribute to citizen science projects, and even a fun, bird-themed trivia night celebrating the launch of a new hard seltzer from Après Maine. Naturally, a portion of each drink purchased goes back to the non-profit, which was founded in 1897 to protect the state’s birds and avian environments.

Maryland

No matter where you are in Maryland this April, you can likely find a way to protect the planet at a Maryland state park. Each year, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources hosts and supports dozens of events around state parks. Last year’s events included a beach cleanup at Sandy Point State Park, native pollinator plantings at Gunpowder Falls State Park/Jerusalem Mill Historic Village, an Earth Day festival at Adkins Arboretum, or a guided tree hike at Pocomoke River State Park. Keep an eye on the DNR website to see soon what’s on the docket for 2025’s Earth Day festivities.

Massachusetts

Earth Day Boston organizes a handful of eco-friendly events in April each year, but in 2025, one of the best to attend may also be one of the most visible: the “United We Rage” demonstration. It’s a rally and March held at 1 PM on April 26, starting at the Hynes Convention Center, across from the Boston College of Architecture. It’s a peaceful but meaningful March on public streets designed to bring attention to politicians’ and decision makers’ failures to act to protect the planet. Bring your signs, your friends, and your sense of civic responsibility to help show that you prioritize people and the planet.

Michigan

If you love trees, head to “Awe in the Arb” on April 22, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM. The event connects arboretum guests to nature through reflection, artistic connections, and creativity, with events like poetry readings, guided nature walks, yoga sessions, and hands-on workshops. it’s at the University of Michigan’s Nichols Arboretum and is entirely open to the public. It’s free to attend, and no reservations are needed.

Minnesota

On Saturday, April 19, in Minneapolis, anyone can give back for a few hours by joining the 31st Annual Minneapolis Earth Day Cleanup. It’s a huge community service event in which volunteers clean and beautify 42 sites throughout the city’s park system. Since 2008, volunteers have collected more than 165,000 pounds of garbage. There’s no need to register — just show up at whichever site you’d like, grab a bag and gloves, and help keep the “City of Lakes” clean and beautiful for the year ahead.

Mississippi

The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, hosts events throughout the year, and Earth Day is no exception. On April 19, visitors are invited to “help be better stewards of the Blue Planet upon which we depend” at the event co-hosted by the Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance. The event includes food vendors, an informational marketplace, live music from local singer-songwriters and an environmental scavenger hunt for kids and families. It’s free to attend, running from 10 AM to 2:30 PM.

Missouri

The St. Louis Earth Day Festival is a two-day celebration of the Earth, and 2025’s theme is “climate hope” with programming to “inspire and empower solutions to climate challenges.” There’s live music, roughly 200 vendors, an eco-friendly fashion show, and numerous food vendors from the city’s “Green Dining Alliance,” with a focus on vegetarian and vegan foods. It’s totally free to attend and runs from 11 AM to 5 PM on April 26 and 27 at St. Louis’ Forest Park.

Montana

April 19 is the Earth Day Expo in Kalispell, Montana, with a mix of interactive and low-key programming. The day starts with a keynote address from cookbook author and Indigenous chef Mariah Gladstone, who is also doing the lunch presentation and teaching an afternoon kitchen class. Kids can join junior Audubon birding classes, build solar cars, or sit in on a “Wings of Prey” presentation, while adults can browse dozens of booths or sit in on panels on topics ranging from fire resilience to food security to local Montana conservation efforts. The Earth Day 2025 event runs from 9 AM to 3 PM and is totally free to attend.

Nebraska

Earth Day Omaha is a pretty large event, sponsored by everyone from the Sierra Club to the local zoo and University of Nebraska. More than 100 vendors will be on hand, as will local food trucks and various green exhibitors. One of the coolest things to see may be the presentation from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum & Nebraska Forest Service, who will demonstrate tree-climbing techniques. Other highlights include a tree-planting demonstration and an electric vehicle show featuring bikes and cars. It happens this year on April 26 from 11 AM to 4 PM.

Nevada

Las Vegas usually gets most of the attention in Nevada, but this Earth Day, Reno is the place to be. The biggest little city’s Idlewild Park sits alongside the Truckee River, and on April 19, it hosts a huge Earth Day celebration. It includes live music on multiple stages, a huge arts and crafts fair with vendors from around the state, and lots of festival-style programming, The event is on a Saturday, so you can make a long weekend of it by going to the celebration, then spending Sunday sightseeing or skiing near nearby Lake Tahoe, where extensive environmental protection programs have helped keep the lake impossibly blue.

New Hampshire

You can celebrate Earth Day every weekend in April with events at New Hampshire’s Massabesic Wildlife Center. The historic farm is open every weekend for events that include activities across the grounds, including guided morning birding walks, nature exhibits, and even a 4 AM dawn bird walk on April 26. There’s a full calendar of events on days when it’s open (Wednesday through Saturday), but you can always visit and go birding on your own, if you’re not keen on organized adventures.

New Jersey

The Holmdel Earth Day Festival on April 27 at Bayonet Farm is a good event for Jersey residents who appreciate a blend of nature, history, and community engagement. The event starts with a two-mile guided walk around the farm’s wooded trails, then moves to a variety of programming ranging from a drum circle to beekeeping presentations to tours of the historic Harding House. The event runs from 9 AM (for the guided walk) to 5 PM, with an on-site deli and bake sale (among other vendors) for when you work up an appetite. Parking, admission, and all events are totally free.

New Mexico

The biggest Earth Day event in New Mexico is the annual Earth Day Festival at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque. The theme in 2025 is “Our Power, Our Planet,” focused on renewable energy. There’s a pavilion with talks and lectures, a large vendor area, an arts show and competition, and a lot of energy — about 4,000 people attended in 2024. Other areas in New Mexico are also doing events, from brewery parties to local cleanup and outdoor events.

New York

Earth Day Initiative in New York City is one of the biggest eco-festivals in the country, held in Union Square on April 17. There’s an absolutely massive lineup of live music from popular bands and performers, climate art and kids programs, a big vendor area with dozens of organizations, and interactive workshops. It’s free to attend, but if you register on the event website, you’ll get an email with links to specific events and how to sign up for each activity.

North Carolina

“Music. Art. Education. Awareness. Celebration.” is the motto for North Carolina’s Earth Day Jam, which sums up what you can expect at the one-day, laid-back music festival. It’s a fundraiser for an organization that provides nature-based community therapy and shared gardens at schools. It’s free to attend, but you can buy VIP tickets if you want a better viewing spot and access to local fare. Think of it as a party in the park vibe, with more than a dozen music acts and plenty of food and drink vendors to ensure you stay in good spirits throughout the day. It’s on April 12 this year.

North Dakota

If you’re anywhere near Theodore Roosevelt National Park on April 20, consider joining in on a special Earth Day guided hike to the only sandstone arch in the entire park. It’s a special event led by rangers, who will guide guests along the roughly four-mile hike. No advance registration is required and it’s free to attend, though you’ll need to pay to enter the park ($30 per car, or free with a national parks pass). The hike starts at 10 AM and meets at the Halliday Well Trailhead.

Ohio

Rock out and appreciate the Earth from the ground up in Columbus with a unique way to celebrate Earth Day 2025. The Ohio Statehouse is offering a fossil tour on April 19th at noon, led by expert geologists. They’ll guide attendees through the building’s limestone walls and columns, which contain fossils of prehistoric organisms. It’s a perfect event for geology enthusiasts, rock lovers, and aspiring paleontologists. While there’s no cost for the tour, interested visitors are asked to RSVP in advance of the event.

Oklahoma

OK Earth Day Celebration is a fun event held in partnership with traditional music and art, as well as Indigenous food experiences. The events stages will welcome multiple live music acts on April 20, including a drum circle and performances from Cherokee singers and songwriters. Speakers include everyone from environmental journalists to Cherokee film directors to leaders at the Sierra Club, and programming ranges from classes on traditional Indigenous foods to movie screenings, outdoor events, and a “farm to fire” locally sourced dinner. Some events require tickets, which you can buy in advance online.

Oregon

There’s a lot going on in Oregon around Earth Day, including Cannon Beach’s annual “12 Days of Earth Day” event. It includes a parade, street fair, and quirky sessions like lectures on how to spot tufted penguins. But if you’re closer to Portland, a unique event definitely worth attending is one of the events of the Portland EcoFilm Festival, focused on new Indigenous short films. It’s on the evening of Tuesday, April 22, at the Hollywood Theatre. The screening will feature five short films about Indigenous communities around the world, and will be followed by a conversation with the movies’ directors. Buying tickets in advance is highly recommended. (There’s also an environmental justice-themed day on May 1).

Pennsylvania

Regenerative farming is one of the most sustainable ways to produce food in the world, and at the Earth Day Celebration at Pocono Organics in Pennsylvania, you can tour a working regenerative farm during a free event on April 26. Visitors can walk the farm, learn about techniques like composting and organic growing, meet live local animals, and browse a vendor village featuring everything from e-bikes to organic soap. There are also local organic food trucks and sponsors like local wineries.

Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the Aquidneck Resilience Earth Day Party is a luxuriously laid-back Earth Day gathering, held at Newport Vineyards. The event is a chance for locals and visitors to learn about efforts to protect the small state’s sensitive ecology. The event starts at 5:30 PM on Earth Day (April 22), and at 6 PM, Aquidneck Resilience will be presenting its plan to address climate change on Aquidneck Island, part of the popular Narragansett Bay tourist region. There’s a cash bar and the event is free to attend, but guests are asked to register online in advance.

South Carolina

Anyone in South Carolina who likes camping may want to attend the Earth Day Campout at Anne Springs Close Greenway. The large park is celebrating Earth Day over the weekend of April 11-13, giving guests easy access to activities like live music, a fishing contest, cookouts, guided hikes, archery and yoga classes, reptile meet and greets, farm tours, and more. Camping requires advanced reservations, but many of the daytime activities are open to drop-in visitors.

South Dakota

Western Dakota Tech is hosting an enormous open house on April 26. Visitors can tour the school’s Aquaponics and plant lab, or join in on discussions on renewable energy or yoga classes. There’s a clothing swap and shop, an adoptable pet pop-up, an electric vehicle show, on-site electronics recycling, and even classes on floral arranging. It’ll have all the usual fun draws, too, like family activities, food vendors, a petting zoo, and a Strider bike course for little ones learning the joy of two wheels.

Tennessee

Across the state, Tennessee State Parks host various Earth Day activities. At Paris Landing State Park, you can craft bee boxes to support native bee populations, while Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park offers a hands-on workshop where participants can recycle old paper into DIY seed paper for planting. Events take place between April 18 and 27, depending on the park. f you’ve got a little one in the family, consider celebrating sustainable parenting at the Babies & Blooms Earth Day Festival. This event features the “Great Cloth Diaper Change” race, local eco-friendly vendors, games, raffles, and more.

If you’re in Gatlinburg, head to SkyPark on April 22. Visitors can pick up native Tennessee wildflower seed packets and toss them from the bridge to support local pollinators and foster a healthy ecosystem of plants and animals.

Texas

Many people don’t realize the slogan “Don’t Mess With Texas” originated from the conservation movement. It was created by the Texas Department of Transportation in 1985 to reduce littering on roadways. And the massive Earth Day Expo in Dallas continues that tradition, with five days of world-class thought leaders covering topics from marine ecosystems and climate change to green business and environmental policy. It’s one of the biggest events of its kind and is a chance not just for education, but also professional networking, career development, and opportunities to make a more serious commitment to Earth-friendly business policies. Advance registration is essential.

Utah

Zion National Park gets in on the Earth Day action this year with Zion Chalk & Earth Fest, happening April 26 and 27 at the Zion Canyon Village in Springdale. There’s live music, a beer garden, and dozens of talented chalk artists creating sidewalk masterpieces for the public. It’s an always-popular event, especially considering the crowds Zion National Park has been known to draw on spring weekends. Much of the art at the festival is nature-themed, because as the organizers point out, “Earth without art is just eh.”

Vermont

Vermont is known for being one of the quirkiest states in the US, and in the spring, April showers brings… a lot of mud. That may be why Vermont hosts one of the quirkiest Earth Day traditions: the Earth and Space-tacular Festival on April 20. Held at ECHO Leahy Center at Lake Champlain, this event features hands-on activities exploring Earth and space science. But the highlight? The annual “Mud Fling,” where participants can make and throw mud pies in celebration of Vermont’s muddy spring season.

Virginia

Virginia is a big state with lots of festivals going on each spring, but for Earth Day 2025, one of the most unique ones is the Garlic Mustard Derby in Blacksburg. This year, it’s on April 12. It blends environmental conservation with culinary creativity, as volunteers help remove garlic mustard (an invasive plant), learning about all the ways to enjoy it along the way. After “harvesting,” you can sit in on workshops on how to cook with it and use the popular herb at home all year long.

Washington

The Healthy Planet, Happy People celebration at the Reach Museum in Richland is a chance to put an artistic twist on protecting the planet. Unique draws include an electric vehicle show, a human-sized labyrinth inspired by bees, sustainable art activities for kiddos, a museum-wide scavenger hunt, cooking demonstrations, poetry workshops, and even the chance to climb through a supersized, 25-foot-long salmon. It’s sponsored by major Washington state companies, including REI.

Washington, DC

There’s so much happening for Earth Day 2025 in DC that it’d be hard to visit the nation’s capital in April and not see some kind of event underway. The Kennedy Center is hosting a science and arts-focused lineup of events, and each year, thousands of volunteers come together to clean waterways and parks around DC. But for visitors, the best Earth Day event to attend is probably one of the many events hosted by the Smithsonian. Highlights include the Living Earth Festival at the National Museum of the American Indian, eco-themed art tours at the National Gallery, and “Mother Earth and Me” performances.

West Virginia

A standout Earth Day event in West Virginia is the West Virginia Sustainable Fashion Show, celebrating eco-friendly fashion from repurposed materials and sustainable textiles. The 2025 theme is “Foraging,” inspired by Appalachian traditions and showcasing creative designs from secondhand and natural materials. Designers will compete for awards in various categories, and attendees can vie for a “best-dressed guest” prize. You’ll want to buy your tickets in advance online.

Wisconsin

A unique Earth Day event in Wisconsin is the Rock the Green Earth Day Celebration at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. The zero-waste festival has a pedal-powered stage, where live concerts are powered by bicycles, live music, and quirky activities like baby goat yoga and interactive drum circles. There’s a morning cleanup before the festival, starting at 9 AM on April 26.

Wyoming

In Wyoming, why not do something a little different for Earth Day 2025? On April 26, you can volunteer with a Wyoming branch of Habitat for Humanity’s “Jimmy Carter Build Day” in Jackson. It’s named for former US President Jimmy Carter, who was a huge supporter of Habitat for Humanity after his presidency. You’ll need to sign up in advance online but don’t need any construction skills — Teton Habitat will provide all the tools and training you’ll need. It runs from 8:30 AM to 4 PM, and you can select either the morning or evening shift. It’s advised to wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty, and any and all volunteers are welcome.