Celebrate Earth Day

The Gulf Shores Recreation & Cultural Affairs department invites the community to celebrate Earth Day with a series of engaging, educational, and wellness-focused events designed to inspire environmental awareness and appreciation for the natural beauty of our coastal home.

Earth Day Fest at Mo's Landing!

Join us on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Mo’s Landing (18068 Fort Morgan Rd.) for a day dedicated to community, conservation, and coastal wellness. Begin with sunrise yoga, lend a hand on the water, then enjoy the afternoon at our Earth Day Festival featuring live music, eco‑friendly vendors, and hands‑on learning.

Schedule and Activities

6:00 AM – Sunrise Yoga

“Root and Rise” with Sable

7:30 AM – Nature Paddle

Paddle Meet Up and Clean Up! Bring your kayak or paddleboard! *Participants bring their own kayak or paddleboard

3:30–6:30 PM – Earth Day Festival

The festival begins at 3:30 pm with live music, eco-friendly vendors, environmental education booths, food and refreshments, and opportunities to learn ways to care for the environment at home and within the community.

Vendor Activity Stations

Gulf Shores Garden Club will be doing a plant and seed exchange!
The Gulf Shores Public Library will host a book exchange
Grocery bag recycling
Ecotourism Center – Composting education
Gulf Shores City Schools – Walking School Bus and Bike Train promotion
City of Gulf Shores National Bike Month Information
and so much more!

6:30 PM – Sunset Yoga

The festival and evening conclude with “Grounding Slow Flow” Sunset Yoga with Delaney, and sound bowls by Jane.

For more information, contact Holly Howell, Fitness Coordinator at 251-968-9824 or fitness@gulfshoresal.gov

Celebrate Earth Day with a Special Presentation at Thomas B. Norton Public Library

Thomas B. Norton Public Library is excited to welcome Nikki Cobb, Urban Regional Extension Agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System of Alabama A&M University, for a special Earth Day program you won’t want to miss.

Presentation Title: Alabama’s Wonders and How We Can Help

Alabama is home to an incredible variety of landscapes, plants, and wildlife. From forests and rivers to coastlines and wetlands, these natural wonders make our state a beautiful place to call home. In honor of Earth Day, Nikki Cobb will explore the importance of Alabama’s ecosystems and share simple, meaningful ways each of us can help keep them healthy.

Her presentation will highlight everyday actions—reducing waste, planting native species, protecting local waterways, and keeping our communities clean—that work together to preserve Alabama’s natural beauty for future generations.

Guests can expect a blend of engaging, traditional presentation and hands‑on learning. As a special bonus, Nikki plans to give away a young tree and/or blueberry plants to encourage participants to take home a living reminder of Earth Day’s mission.

This program is free, open to all ages, and requires no registration.

Event Details

Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Thomas B. Norton Public Library

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day by learning how small actions can make a big difference in keeping Alabama vibrant, healthy, and beautiful. We hope to see you there!

Earth Day Storytime at the Gulf Shores Public Library

🌿Butterflies, Trees & Power Lines: A Community Learning Day!

Celebrate Earth Day with our friends from Riviera Utilities and us! We will start with a book about 𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙞𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 and learn about Riviera Utilities' Native Pollinator Garden that has plants that help butterflies, bees, and other pollinators thrive in our community!

After, their Vegetation Management Crew will bring out a 𝙗𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙠 for an up‑close look at how they safely trim trees and keep branches away from power lines. It’s a great chance to learn how this work protects wildlife, prevents outages, and keeps everyone safe.

Perfect for families, nature lovers, and anyone curious about what happens behind the scenes to keep our community powered and green.