Celebrated worldwide on April 22, Earth Day is a day all about protecting our environment by thinking globally while acting locally. Finding ways to create a sustainable future for all families in their communities is at the heart of this holiday. In Louisiana, we "love the boot" and all that it means to be a Louisianan! From the best festivals in the world, to the beautiful trails and waterways, we have to come together as one to protect the beauty of our state.
🌎 | Celebrate Earth Day in Louisiana during Love the Boot Week this April! | 🌎 |
Love the Boot, a non-profit organization in Louisiana, celebrates Earth Day and Louisiana all week from April 5, 2025 through April 13, 2025.
During this week, there will be events planned around the state in honor of Earth Day allowing residents, families, and children to come together to volunteer by participating in local events. It's a great way to not only give back to Mother Earth but to also support your local community, parks, and playgrounds.
We have several events happening throughout Iberia Parish, St. Martin Parish, St. Mary Parish, and Vermilion Parish and we want to be sure to highlight them below. To get more information, or to sign up to be a part of one of these events, go to Love the Book Week and type in your zip code.
These events can also be a great opportunity for parents to be an example for their children while creating memories with them. Also, teenagers may be able to earn service hours as we come closer to the end of the school year. It's a win/win for both families and our communities!
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You can keep your search local or branch out and look at other events happening around the state. If you want to stay close to home, here is a quick list of events coming up next week that caught my eye.
Sign up here to Love the Boot with Your Community!
🌎Rotary Club of New Iberia, April 5, 2025 @ 9:00 am, 600 N Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
🌎New Iberia Optimist Club, Beautification & Cleanup, April 6, 2025 @ 4:00 pm, 1000 Parkview Dr, New Iberia, LA 70563
🌎Baits Motel, Beautification & Cleanup, April 5, 2025 @ 9:00 am, 121 Burke Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
🌎Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, Beautification & Cleanup, April 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am, 111 E Main St, New Iberia, LA 70563-2723
🌎League of Women Voters of Iberia, Beautification & Cleanup, April 12, 2025 @ 9:00 am, 307 Robertson St, New Iberia, LA 70560
🌎Downtown Neighborhood Association, Cleanup, April 12, 2025 @ 9:00 am, 802 Arlene Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
🌎West End Council of Neighborhood Associations, Beautification & Cleanup, April 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am, 1100 Field Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
🌎Longfellow Evangeline State Historic Site, Cleanup, April 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am, 1200 N. Main Street, Saint Martinville, LA 70582
🌎BeeThe1ToHelpSomeone, Beautification & Cleanup, April 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am, 1400 Martin Luther King Dr, Jeanerette, LA, LA 70544
🌎St. Martinville Chamber of Commerce, Beautification & Cleanup, April 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am, 120 S. New Market Street, St. Martinville, LA 70582
🌎Morgan City Main Street, Beautification, April 5, 2025 @ 9:00 am, 728 Myrtle Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
🌎Patterson High Beautification Squad, Beautification & Cleanup, April 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm, Main street, Patterson, LA
🌎Acadiana Center for the Arts, Beautification, April 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am, Magdalen Square, Abbeville, LA 70510
🌎Keep Abbeville Beautiful, Cleanup, April 5, 2025 @ 9:00 pm, End of Old Kaplan Highway & Hwy 14 By-pass, Abbeville, LA 70510
🌎Abbeville Mayor's Youth Council, Cleanup Park Hebert, April 6, 2025 @ 9:00 am, 802 Graceland Ave, Abbeville, LA 70510
🌎St. Mary Parish Government, Cleanup, April 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am, 500 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538
🌎Franklin Main Street Design Committee, Beautification & Cleanup, April 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am, Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538
If anything, the most important thing you can do to celebrate Earth Day is to simply say thank you to Mother Earth!
You can lead the charge to volunteer at one of the events, organize a clean up at your favorite park or playground, or just enjoy a day in the park with your kids! Here are a few of the local parks in our area where you can celebrate Earth Day:
New Iberia City Park, New Iberia
Cypremort Point, Franklin
Lawrence Park, Morgan City
Palmetto State Park, Abbeville
Parc des Ponts Breaux, Breaux Bridge
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, St. Martinville
We tend to take Mother Earth for granted as we go about our daily lives. But this week can offer an opportunity to show appreciation for all the beauty that surrounds us and teach an important lesson to the next generation.
Looking to get more involved than just a day at the park? We've got a quick list of ideas for you to celebrate Earth Day this year:
Pick up the trash in your neighborhood
Start a recycling bin at your home
Clean up your garden and plant something new
Create a birdhouse or birdbath for your yard
Organize a beach or bayou clean up
12 More Ideas for Your Family to Celebrate this Earth Day |
You can celebrate Earth Day every day by doing a few things that may seem easy for you and your family, but they can have a big impact when we all follow good Earth-friendly practices. Here are 12 ideas from Macaroni KID for you and your family to celebrate Earth Day every day.
At home:
- Buy dry goods in bulk, since they typically use less packaging.
- Start seeds and map out a family garden, or sign up for a CSA to cut down on the carbon footprint of your grocery bill.
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- Work on ways to reduce food waste, including meal planning, storing items properly, finding new ways to use leftovers, and preserving food you can’t use fast enough by freezing, canning, or dehydrating.
- Turn off lights when you leave a room and shut off the water when you’re not using it.
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Outside:
- Take a hike and enjoy being in nature. Bring a pair of gloves and a bag so you can pick up any trash you find along the way.
- Start a compost bin to use in your garden and flowerbeds.
- Make or buy a rain barrel and use the water you collect to water your plants.
- Learn about invasive species in your area and what you can do to help.
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At school:
- Find out what your school currently recycles and if there is anything else you can add.
- Talk with your school about alternative recycling programs that accept snack bar wrappers, juice pouches, and even offer fundraising options.
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