The first Earth Day celebration was held on April 22, 1970, 54 years ago! The idea was to raise awareness about our role in protecting our natural world. Each year, we celebrate the anniversary of Earth Day by choosing a park project we feel will benefit and beautify the Township, and adhere to the mission of Earth Day. We then invite SWT residents, community members, groups, businesses, and organizations to volunteer to help us achieve our project goals!

If you have a suggestion for an Earth Day Project, or have questions about your how to get involved, please email  Matulal@southwhitehall.com. 

2026 Earth Day Event  details TBD...Stay tuned!

2025 Earth Day Event Recap: "Plant in the Park!"

Was a BIG success THANKS TO over 30 Volunteers! We had members of local garden clubs, Woodlawn Fire Co., PASD Students, SWT Residents, and SWT Staff. We had a great time planting in the light rain! Thank you Lehigh Valley Live for covering our event with this great article! Make sure to check out all the beautiful plants at Covered Bridge Park this summer!   

This year for our Earth Day Event we will be "Planting the Park!" We will be installing various trees and flowers strategically throughout Covered Bridge Park while providing Landscaping Tips to Volunteers!  

• Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 9am- 12pm, at the Covered Bridge Park Playground (2466 Wehr Mill Road)    
• Volunteers Needed!
  • This event is great company team builder, family community service opportunity, and a great way to earn Community Service hours!
  • Register Online- tell us you are coming!
    • This will help us prepare supplies and refreshments for Volunteers! Walk-In Volunteers are always welcome of course!  
• Learn Landscaping Tips and information!
  • Each planting area will be designed by our in-house Horticulturist, Ali Long, who will be imparting her extensive knowledge as we install a variety of plants.
• Pick your Planting! Volunteers can choose what they want to help with or learn about!
  • EX: How to plant a tree, how to layout a flower bed, how to properly plant various flowers. 

Thank you in advance for helping to keep South Whitehall Township a beautiful place to live, work, and play!