Earth Day Celebration

April 18, 2026

10AM – 4PM

Earth Day at The Oregon Garden is a free day of celebrating our planet! Guests of all ages are invited to grow their environmental stewardship by visiting with environmentally-conscious exhibitors, engaging in educational activities and exploring the Garden!

 

Admission to Earth Day at The Oregon Garden is free!

 
 

Activities

 

  • Monmouth Taiko Drumming Association
  • Interactive Life-size Orca Whale – courtesy of City of Salem – Public Works
  • PDX Critters – Interact with animals!
  • Pinecone Birdfeeder Craft Workshop
  • Spark Photobooth
  • Faery Face Painting

Panel Schedule

Panels all day long courtesy of Sustainable Silverton!

10:00 AM: Agriculture panel: “Local and Resilient Food Chains”

11:00 AM: “Oregon White Oaks in Silverton” – Eric Hammond

1:00 PM: “Sustainable Silverton Coalition” – Board
 
2:00 PM: “Solar Panels and the Circular Economy”
 

Exhibitors

Vendor Booths:

1. Free Photobooth
2. Popcorn Fetti
3. Full Circle Farms
4. Friends of WVRC
5. Girls Scouts
6. Talk About Trees
7. Indigenous NOW
8. Peace Education Team
9. City of Woodburn Public Works
10. Salem Environmental Education
11. Salem Health
12. Master Gardeners OSU
13. Northwest VEG
14. Earthlight
15. Leafguard
16. Highway Fuel
17. SiteOne
18. Oregon Humane Society
19. Nigmaa Upcycled
20. Sew Q
21. Info Booth
22. OAN
23. Salem Audubon Society
24. PDX Critters
25. Silverton Cat Rescue
26. OFRI
27. System Pavers
28. Garten
29. Tsipora’s Wings
30. Energy Trust of Oregon
31. Faery Face Painting

Parking

  • On Site: $10
  • Members always park free.
  • Complimentary Park and Walk lots available at Silverton Senior Center and Robert Frost Elementary.

There are no in-and-out priveleges.

FAQ

Are pets allowed?

Yes, well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome at our Earth Day celebration! Please be sure to clean up after your pet.

Is outside food and drink allowed?

Yes! You are welcome to bring your own food. Tables, benches and picnic areas are available throughout the Garden on a first-come, first-served basis.

Is there ADA parking?

Yes, there is limited ADA parking available on site on a first-come, first served basis. There is also a drop off area near to the event entrance for guests who wish to drop off friends or family prior to parking. Note that there is a $5 fee for all on-site parking with no drop-offs allowed for unpaid vehicles.

Is this event indoors?

Yes! The majority of our event is indoors, including our exhibitors and crafts. Outside activities will be under cover. We are prepared to celebrate with you rain or shine!

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

Interested in sponsorshop opportunities? Reach out to our Communications Director, Linda Kromer, at lkromer@oregongardenfoundation.org to learn more.