Happy Earth Month 2024

It's our favorite time of the year! This month, join Change is Simple and local organizations focused on sustainability at these events. Make sure to RSVP (*) if necessary. And, check out additional earth related events in and around Beverly and Boston!


Inundation District Film Premiere

Where

Endicott College

Hempstead Commons/Cleary Lecture Hall

376 Hale St, Beverly MA 01915

When Tuesday, April, 9th @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm

What Endicott will be hosting the North Shore premiere of the film Inundation District, which tells the story of Boston’s $20 billion investment into the Seaport area — on landfill, at sea level, with rising tides and increasing storm events as a result of climate change. The film also includes threads of environmental justice concerns, details about the design and engineering of the Seaport, and how businesses were attracted to a formerly undesirable location resulting in the booming Seaport we know today. Following the film will be a  brief Q&A with the Pulitzer-prize winning reporter/producer, David Abel. At the conclusion of the event, there will be refreshments, hors d'oeuvres, and tabling by local environmental organizations working to be a part of the solution.


Rising Tides Tour

Where

Lynch Park, Beverly

55 Ober Street

Beverly, MA, 01915

When Saturday April, 13th @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm

What Walk the grounds of Lynch Park with longtime Parks & Recreation Director Bruce Doig, and Sustainability Project Manager Ibrahim Lopez-Hernandez to understand the rapidly changing relationship between Lynch Park and the sea. For those looking for their big break, a videographer will be onsite but inclusion in the video is optional. Rain or shine — come dressed for the weather.


The Great Salem Cleanup*

Where Multiple locations throughout Salem

Change is Simple will be leading the cleanup at the Church Street and YMCA parking lot!

When Saturday, April, 20th @ 10:00am - 2:00pm

What Change is Simple worked with 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 7th grade students in Salem Public Schools this year, learning about how to protect the environment around us. Let’s put that into action on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. Join us during Earth Week as we clean up the Salem Willows, reduce ocean pollution, and learn about ocean health in SCiLL — our Sustainability and Climate Innovation Learning Lab! This event is free and open to families in the community. Please join the volunteer appreciation event from 12:30pm - 2:00pm at the East Regiment Beer Co (30 Church Street) for an opportunity to meet your fellow litter-busting neighbors! There will be prizes from some local businesses to raffle off!

Hosted by Keep Salem Beautiful and the Salem Beautification Committee


GUS Nature Fair*

Where

Glen Urquhart School

74 Hart Street

Beverly, MA 01915

When Saturday, April, 20th @ 1:00pm - 3:00pm

What Celebrate Earth Week at GUS with a variety of hands-on activities and nature-based projects led by GUS educators and partners from across the North Shore.

This free, family-friendly event, is open to the public.


 
 

Challenge Yourself This Earth Month!

Meatless Mondays

Whether it's Meatless Mondays or a fully plant-based diet, every bite you take without meat is a win for the environment. Animal agriculture is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, so reducing meat consumption is a great place to start.

Let’s Get Moving

Embrace sustainable transportation — take a stroll, ride your bike, share a ride with friends, or hop aboard public transit. With these options, you're not just getting around, you're reducing emissions and making every trip an adventure!

Local Love, Global Impact

Supporting local businesses also creates a smaller carbon footprint. From handmade goodies to locally sourced treasures, these kinds of purchases support the community while helping the planet thrive!