Write a commentApril is Earth Month—a perfect moment to step outside, reconnect with the places we love, and take simple actions that make a real difference.
Whether it’s a quiet walk near home, digging into the garden, or exploring a favorite trail, every moment outdoors connects us to something bigger.
This year, the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM) is inviting community members to turn those everyday outdoor moments into meaningful impact.
From climate‑smart gardening tips to volunteer events and hands‑on ways to protect the lands and waters we love, SLELO PRISM's latest Pledge to Protect blog is full of inspiration and action. Explore local events, discover new resources, and learn how simple steps can make a big impact. Visit the blog and join the movement to protect our natural spaces.
Help Spread the Word!
Want to amplify Earth Month in your community?
Follow SLELO PRISM on Facebook and Instagram, then reshare any #EarthMonthAction posts throughout April. New posts will appear on weekdays through April 30th, 2026. Your share might be the spark that gets someone else involved!
Local Earth Month Events: Mark your calendar and bring a friend—these events are open to all! Details and more events may be listed on the SLELO PRISM events page.
Cleanup & Stewardship Events
- Friday, April 10th, 3 PM-5 PM: David S. Smith Trail/Road Cleanup with THTLT
- Friday, April 17th, 3–5 PM: Joseph A Blake Cleanup with THTLT
Earth Day Celebrations
- Saturday, April 18th, 10 AM-2 PM: Earth Day Celebration at the Minna Anthony Nature Center on Wellesley Island
- Saturday, April 18th, 10 AM- 12 PM: Month of the Military Child & Earth Day Celebration
Arbor Day & Tree Plantings
- April 24th, 10 AM-11:30 AM: Thousand Islands Land Trust’s For the Trees Arbor Day Celebration
- Saturday, April 27th, 9 AM: Tree Planting at the Ives Street High School Campus located at 1316 Ives St. in Watertown, NY.
- April 25 & 26: Spring Fling Earth Day at Thompson Park Zoo
Tree Watertown Committee Events
Contact Dan VanKouwenberg, [email protected].
- April 24th, 12 PM: Arbor Day Ceremony at Thompson Park.
- April 25th, 9 AM: Tree Watertown Volunteer Planting Event: Eastern Blvd, Watertown, NY. (Parking is available at the Water Works Park on Huntington St.)
Stay involved All Year!
Earth Month is just the beginning. Join SLELO PRISM’s Pledge to Protect initiative at iPledgeToProtect.org and become part of a growing community committed to keeping our natural spaces healthy and resilient. Your actions—big or small—help protect the lands and waters that make our region extraordinary!
