100% of 2026 Participants want to do it again!
The 13th Annual Earth Day Events is coming March – April 2027. Registration for businesses to show up as a team, and nonprofits to host a community project, is open!
The Earth Day Events program brings together businesses and nonprofits in the Charlotte region, the Triad, and Triangle, to make an impact on the health of our communities together.
Employees learn about and connect with local nonprofits, complete a project for the health of our environment, and have a friendly competition for the Earth Day Events Awards.
Triad
Mission Announced
March 10
12 – 12:45pm
Meet Your Nonprofit
(virtual)
April 1
Volunteer Challenge
April 23
9 – 11:30am
followed by
Lunch Celebration
12 – 2pm
Rain Date (for Challenge & Celebration): May 7
Charlotte
Mission Announced
March 9
12 – 12:45pm
Meet Your Nonprofit
(virtual)
March 31
Volunteer Challenge
April 16
9 – 11:30am
followed by
Lunch Celebration
12 – 2pm
Rain Date (for Challenge & Celebration): May 7
Triangle
Mission Announced
March 8
12 – 12:45pm
Meet Your Nonprofit
(virtual)
March 30
Volunteer Challenge
April 9
9 – 11:30am
followed by
Lunch Celebration
12 – 2pm
Rain Date (for Challenge & Celebration): May 7
For Nonprofits
Learn About Hosting a Project!
For Companies
Learn More About the Earth Day Program
Program Elements
Learn:
Meet Your Nonprofit
What will your team’s Earth Day project be? The surprise is part of the fun! When you register, tell us what your team is ready for—whether it’s moving boulders, volunteering in air-conditioned comfort, or something in between.
You’ll receive your match in early March and then join us for a 30-minute virtual event to Meet Your Nonprofit where we’ll reveal all of the projects for the Volunteer Challenge and connect you with your organization to learn about their mission and volunteer needs.
Impact:
Volunteer Challenge
Arrive at your project site ready to dive in. You’ll learn about the nonprofit’s mission, discover the real-world impact of your work, and complete a meaningful project together – from building pollinator gardens to clearing invasive plant, recycling bike parts, and idying trails.
Judges will visit each site to chat with volunteers, join the fun, and help decide who takes home special Earth Day awards.
Celebrate:
Lunch Celebration
After a morning hard at work, it’s time to come together and celebrate!
Join other volunteers and nonprofits for a delicious lunch to reflect on the day’s accomplishments. Share stories, connect with like-minded people, and discover more organizations making a difference in your community.
We’ll announce the Earth Day Awards—the perfect opportunity to unwind, network, and celebrate the power of collective action.
Benefits
Sponsorship Levels
Title
- 25-65 Employees
- Unlimited Meet the Nonprofit spaces
- Unlimited Lunch Celebration tickets
- “Presented by” signage and verbal recognition at Lunch Celebration
- “Presented by” recognition in print materials and on website
- Sponsorship featured on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
- Earth Day T-shirts
Air
- Up to 25 Employees
- Unlimited Meet the Nonprofit spaces
- Unlimited Lunch Celebration tickets
- Logo recognition in print materials and on website
- Sponsorship featured on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
- Earth Day T-shirts
Land
- Up to 15 Employees
- Unlimited Meet the Nonprofit spaces
- Unlimited Lunch Celebration tickets
- Logo recognition in print materials and on website
- Earth Day T-shirts
Water
- Up to 10 Employees
- Unlimited Meet the Nonprofit spaces
- Unlimited Lunch Celebration tickets
- Company name recognition in print materials and logo on website
- Earth Day T-shirts