Check your closets and garage before April 12. Once again, we are offering a shoe donation/recycling event in collaboration with Durango Running Company.

New or gently worn shoes accepted. Nothing muddy or with holes. Tie the shoes together and bring them to Earth Day Durango!

DO BRING:  Pairs of clean athletic shoes, tied together

DON’T BRING:

• Single sneakers or mismatched pairs of shoes
• Wet / moldy shoes
• Running shoes with holes or tears

They work with two organizations to recycle shoes so please check out the guidelines:

1. Soles4Souls https://soles4souls.org/give-shoes/Get more miles out of your used shoes.Through our micro-enterprise program we send gently used shoes and clothing to entrepreneurs in developing countries, giving them the ability to start small businesses and break free from the cycle of poverty.soles4souls.org
2. Sneakers for Good https://sneakers4good.com/recycle/

The DHS Green Team is hosting a coloring contest associated with Earth Day Durango. The team will award prizes to the top-placed artwork. Prizes will be handed out during the Durango Earth Day celebration. You can choose from one of two line drawings.

Go to this page to learn more and to download the art.

We’ve had to move our Facebook page and we need everyone to like it and share it so the new page will start showing up. (If you search for Earth Day Durango, you may only get last year’s page.)

Apply to be in the Procession of the Species. This helps us plan the best order to keep everyone safe. You can walk or ride a bike. We may even have an electric vehicle.

This year, we are hoping even more people show up in fabulous, homemade costumes representing their favorite species. You can get ideas from the Olympia Processions. They’re famous for their parade. Let’s give them a run for their money!

Awards will be given for the best costumes!

If you need help, check out the costume-making workshop on the Earth Month page.

Are you a sustainable business? Do you embrace sustainable practices? Do you support clean energy?

Last year, we probably had 700 people attend this event. Get the word out about your green practices by hosting a booth at Earth Day Durango, April 12. You must apply. Go to this page to learn more and apply for a booth or food cart.

For Earth Day 2025, we will celebrate with a Procession of the Species Parade down Main Street on April 12. Come as your favorite plant or animal! Look through your closet and thrift stores to see what you might use, ideally something recycled or reusable.

Need help? Get inspired!

Seed Studio will hold a costume-making workshop on April 5, focusing on aquatic species. (Registration will be required. Fee TBD)

We’re celebrating Earth Day Durango on April 12 this year. Come help out! Help with the parade, the kids’ art table, set up and tear down, and more. Learn more about the roles and sign up here. Or use the link on the Help Out page.