Earth Day at the Capitol!

The Capitol will be abuzz with activity on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22nd. We encourage you to join an event or two, visit your legislators, and connect with fellow environmental advocates. It's a great day to plan a visit to the State Capitol.  We'd love to see you there!

​9 - 10:30 AM: Legislative Prayer Breakfast (Hosted by IREJN)
Join the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network for breakfast and an inspiring and spiritual service as religious leaders pray for our planet and all who live on it. More information here.

10 AM - 12 PM: Land Conservation Day (Hosted by CT Land Conservation Council)
Join CLCC & land trusts from across Connecticut for a day of advocacy, storytelling & action.
More information here.

10:30 AM - 12 PM: Penguin Day! (Hosted by Mystic Aquarium)
Meet a Mystic Aquarium penguin in a mobile enclosure. Location: Hall of Flags

12 - 2 PM: Youth Poster Contest & Ice Cream (Hosted by CT Coalition for Climate Action) 
10 finalists will have their posters displayed in the State Capitol lobby on Earth Day, and you can join us to vote for your favorites, celebrate the winners, and enjoy free Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream! More information here.

12 - 2 PM: Make Polluters Pay Advocacy Day (Hosted by Sierra Club Connecticut)
Throughout the event, participants will take part in letter writing and direct outreach to legislators, urging them to support these “Make Polluters Pay” bills. More information here.

2 - 4 PM: Think Outside the Bait Box: Empowering Communities to Ban Rat Poisons (Hosted by CT Votes for Animals)
Meet a live bird! Alongside Representative Joe Gresko, legislators, and advocates, this event will highlight the urgent need to protect pets, children, and wildlife from the dangers of rodenticides. More information here.

5:30 - 8 PM: Sierra Club Earth Day 2026: Community, Music & Action
(Note: Event not at the Capitol) The event will include food, conversation, art, performance and a streamed concert from Los Angeles celebrating the power of music to inspire action for the planet. More information here.

 MORE EVENTS
Can't make it? There are more events happening throughout the week. 
Monday, April 20th: CTLCV Action Hour: What is Plug-In Solar? 
Join us virtually from 1 - 2 PM to hear from expert speakers on this emerging clean energy option. Register here.

Tuesday, April 21st: Clean Transportation Lobby Day (hosted by Save the Sound)
From 10 AM - 12 PM advocates will join together to speak with legislators about bills that would support continued electrification of school bus fleets and establish programs for the purchase of bus passes for distribution to high school students and veterans, in addition to opposing rollbacks in clean transportation standards. More information here.

In addition to these great activism and education opportunities, Earth Day events are being held all over the state throughout the month of April. Check out Earth Day Events here.