Earth Day 2026

SAVE THE DATE! Celebrate Earth Day all April! Powered by LG&E and KU Foundation Click on dates for more information. Recycling Weekends FREE Community Recycling Programs Recycling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Book Drive with International Book Project April 4 Shoe Recycling with WaterStep April 5 Electronics Recycling with Bluegrass Recycle April 11 Cell Phone Recycling with Eco Cell April 12 Eyeglass Recycling with Vision First April 18 Prescription Drug Takeback with LMPD April 19 Document Shredding with Shred-It April 26 Educational Activities FREE Community Activities. TREE GIVEAWAY Saturday, April 11 from 10 am. until sold out NATIVE PLANT SALE Sunday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funday Mondays Free Community Activities Monday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Earth Day Celebration Discounted admission, free parking and eco-partner displays Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Help protect the planet! The Louisville Zoo, in partnership with LG&E and KU Foundation, invites families and individuals to join Kids in Action, a initiative created just for kids and part of the Zoo’s Earth Month Celebration. Kids in Action encourages children to design conservation projects for the benefit of their own community. The program also offers students a platform to share these projects with conservation minded individuals across the region. Learn more… Party for the Planet: A Monthlong Celebration of the Earth