April 22 is right around the corner. Check out Nevada’s best Earth Day events and businesses that support green initiatives and celebrate Mother Nature.
Summerlin Student Farmer’s Market
Summerlin
The Clark County School District and Green Our Planet are coming together to teach healthy eating and gardening to local students and more! This event, taking place Friday, April 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., is open to the public, with produce grown and harvested by 600 student farmers from 60 schools across Las Vegas available for purchase. Green Our Planet, the local nonprofit that helps schools valley-wide to aid in teaching gardens, is actively assisting schools in Summerlin with their gardens, including “pollinator gardens.” Bee sure to stop by Downtown Summerlin’s very own pollinator garden to see bees, ladybugs, butterflies and more! For more information, visit summerlin.com.
Writer’s Block Coffee Shop
Las Vegas
Supporting local, small businesses is one of the easiest ways to celebrate Earth Day in Nevada. Located in Downtown Las Vegas, the Writer’s Block Coffee Shop serves up coffee drinks, sells books and even hosts author events. Stopping by this cute and quaint neighborhood gem helps support independent, small businesses while giving back to local Nevada students. For more information, visit thewritersblock.org.
ALT REBEL
Las Vegas
Buying second-hand is always in-style! This Earth Day in Nevada, wander into ALT REBEL, an upscale consignment store in Las Vegas, that encourages giving your clothes and accessories new life rather than throwing them away. The fashion industry leaves a large carbon footprint, so take the time to buy a fabulous find that you’ll love for years to come. For more information, visit alt-rebel.com.
21st Annual Tour De Summerlin
Summerlin
This Earth Day 2023, the 21st annual Tour de Summerlin returns–hosting cyclists of all ages and abilities. This event, with the start and finish line found in Downtown Summerlin, is expected to have over 500 participants who are able to choose from 20-mile, 40-mile and 80-mile rides. The event benefits Breakaway Cycling, a nonprofit that promotes cycling and provides bike safety education to children through a partnership with Clark County School District. Tour de Summerlin is the perfect event for athletes, cyclists, go-getters or even those looking to head outside and enjoy the idyllic scenery of Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The registration fee is $105 to participate. For more information, visit tourdesummerlin.com
Graze Plant-Powered Kitchen
Las Vegas
Go out to eat for Earth Day in Nevada–without any animal products! Take the day off from meat, dairy and eggs and enjoy what mother nature has to offer. At Graze, all items are irresistibly delicious–and vegan–while remaining stylish and accessible for everyone. This Las Vegas vegan eatery serves flavor selections such a firecracker cauliflower, Korean BBQ nachos, mushroom shawarma pita, and a selection of filling bowls and salads. Make sure to grab one of their house-made cocktails and cheers to Earth Day 2023. For more information, visit ilovetograze.com.