by Anna Beth Adcock | Apr 17, 2023 | April 2023, Do
Earth to Raleigh… here’s a slew of ways to show our planet it rocks this Earth Day.
Our world revolves around Earth Day—and we hear going green is in this season! So for what it’s Earth, here’s where to relish in Mother Nature and show our planet some love April 22 (and every other day too!).
Lake Johnson
Lake days for the win! Grab your paddle for a foray out on the water; lace those sneaks up for a stroll; or grab a seat at one of the park’s picnic tables. … We lake that a lot!
Lake Raleigh
Water you doing this Earth Day? Take a trip to this NC State gem hidden away on the university’s centennial campus for an open-air meal spot, a paddle or a jog along the greenway trail.
William B. Umstead State Park
Calling all happy campers! Trek the trails via this respite from the hustle and bustle of Raleigh livin’. Find a plethora of hiking ops, three man-made lakes (!), picnic shelters, fishing spots and camping areas to boot.
Fred Fletcher Park
If you have plant-y of time, grab your gals, pals or whomever you please for a sunshine sesh or a stroll along this park’s walking paths.
Dorothea Dix Park
Sprawl on the grass and gape at the skyline or join the community ahead of Earth Day April 21 to explore environmentally conscious vendors, play games, give some love to the City of Raleigh Environmental Awards and watch WALL-E.
The Great Raleigh Cleanup
Somebody put “Heal the World” by Micheal Jackson on blast ASAP. And check out ways to roll up your sleeves on Earth Day—and during National Volunteer Week—to clean up our city with this org… “one piece at a time.”
Earth Day at Moore Square
Make your way to Moore Square for a daylong event feat. workshops, educational chats and other Earth Day activities to keep ya grounded. … That’s pretty neat!
by Raleigh Magazine | Apr 18, 2022 | April 2023, Do
Help your Triangle neighbors out this April via Global Volunteer Month.
They say not all heroes wear capes—but volunteers are definitely a saving grace. If you’re looking to do some good yourself, Global Volunteer Month is this month and there are a plethora of local volunteer opps to take advantage of throughout April—and beyond. Here, we give you some ways you can make a difference in our fair city while helping make a positive impact on the community. A win-win!
It’s a shocking statistic, but North Carolina is the 10th hungriest state in the nation. You can help those who are hungry by volunteering with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. How satisfying!
These shoes were made for walking—to defeat ALS! Sign up to participate in the walk (April 15) as an individual or with a team, or donate to the cause. All fundraising for the event will help provide education, support groups and access to care for those living with ALS. Walk on!
For those with a green thumb or a genuine love for nature, check out Raleigh City Farm’s weekly Wine + Weeds volunteer opp. Not only will you be contributing to the farm’s growth (literally and figuratively) by mulching, weeding, harvesting and distributing produce, but you’ll also get to raise a compostable glass of wine to a job well done. We’ll cheers to that.
Share your wits with Families Moving Forward youth by helping them with homework, reading and math games.
Run on coffee? Gather your pals and help package, assemble, label and ship with the Gabi’s team.
Find more local volunteer projects through Activate Good here.
