Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
Mar 31, 2025 12:00AM ● By Sandra Yeyati
April 22 marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, the worldwide annual event that fosters environmental awareness and champions conservation initiatives designed to curb the ravages of climate change. This year’s theme—Our Power, Our Planet—invites 1 billion supporters in 192 countries to unite behind renewable energy with the goal of tripling the global generation of clean electricity by 2030.
The technology already exists to meet global energy needs with clean, affordable and renewable power from solar, wind, geothermal, tidal and hydro sources—all of which can be stored in batteries and fuel cells. Wind and solar have become the most cost-effective sources of power, surpassing traditional fossil fuels in affordability. Renewable energy represents a huge economic opportunity estimated to create 14 million new jobs globally, according to the International Energy Agency, an intergovernmental organization that provides data, analysis and policy recommendations on the global energy sector.
Forty-nine countries currently generate more than half of their electricity from clean sources, including Canada, Switzerland, Austria, New Zealand, Brazil, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, while Iceland produces virtually all of its power from renewable sources.
“We need people power to support the big switch to renewable energy,” says Kathleen Rogers, president of EarthDay.org. “We encourage everyone to talk to your local mayor, boss, neighbors, community leaders, and local and national legislators to explore and to champion switching to renewables.”
There are multiple ways to get involved and celebrate Earth Day in our community.
Saturday, April 19
MKE Health and Wellness Earth Day Event – 10am-2pm. Join Milwaukee women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ owned health & wellness businesses for a free event focused on community, sustainability and wellness. Participate in local clean-up efforts followed by a celebratory after-party. Various locations throughout Greater Milwaukee. Sign up: Tinyurl.com/EarthMKE25.
Tuesday, April 22
Earth Day - Public Guided Forest Therapy Walk – 10am-12pm. Celebrate Earth Day with a guided Forest Therapy walk. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, this gentle, sensory-based experience fosters relaxation and connection with nature. Open to adults 18+. Grant Park, Milwaukee. Register: [email protected]. IntentionallyOutdoors.com.
Earth Day Restore + Resonate – 7-8pm. A deeply immersive experience blending Restorative Yoga, Sound Healing and Yoga Nidra for profound relaxation. $25. Moonflower Yoga + Ayurveda Studio, 245 Regency Ct, Ste 103, Brookfield. MoonflowerBK.com.
30th Annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup – 9am-12pm. Volunteer to help clean up trash and restore our rivers. Choose from 85+ locations across the Milwaukee River Basin and be one of our nearly 4,000 volunteers helping our community work towards swimmable, fishable rivers. Celebrate at Rock the Green afterward. Pre-registration required. Tinyurl.com/RiverCleanup25.
Rock the Green 2025 in Milwaukee! – 12-3pm. Join the free, zero-waste, Earth Day music celebration to follow the Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup. Enjoy the concert on the pedal-powered, sustainable fare and local beer. Harley Davidson Museum, 400 W Canal St, Milwaukee. RockTheGreen.com.
The technology already exists to meet global energy needs with clean, affordable and renewable power from solar, wind, geothermal, tidal and hydro sources—all of which can be stored in batteries and fuel cells. Wind and solar have become the most cost-effective sources of power, surpassing traditional fossil fuels in affordability. Renewable energy represents a huge economic opportunity estimated to create 14 million new jobs globally, according to the International Energy Agency, an intergovernmental organization that provides data, analysis and policy recommendations on the global energy sector.
Forty-nine countries currently generate more than half of their electricity from clean sources, including Canada, Switzerland, Austria, New Zealand, Brazil, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, while Iceland produces virtually all of its power from renewable sources.
“We need people power to support the big switch to renewable energy,” says Kathleen Rogers, president of EarthDay.org. “We encourage everyone to talk to your local mayor, boss, neighbors, community leaders, and local and national legislators to explore and to champion switching to renewables.”
There are multiple ways to get involved and celebrate Earth Day in our community.
Saturday, April 19
MKE Health and Wellness Earth Day Event – 10am-2pm. Join Milwaukee women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ owned health & wellness businesses for a free event focused on community, sustainability and wellness. Participate in local clean-up efforts followed by a celebratory after-party. Various locations throughout Greater Milwaukee. Sign up: Tinyurl.com/EarthMKE25.
Tuesday, April 22
Earth Day - Public Guided Forest Therapy Walk – 10am-12pm. Celebrate Earth Day with a guided Forest Therapy walk. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, this gentle, sensory-based experience fosters relaxation and connection with nature. Open to adults 18+. Grant Park, Milwaukee. Register: [email protected]. IntentionallyOutdoors.com.
Earth Day Restore + Resonate – 7-8pm. A deeply immersive experience blending Restorative Yoga, Sound Healing and Yoga Nidra for profound relaxation. $25. Moonflower Yoga + Ayurveda Studio, 245 Regency Ct, Ste 103, Brookfield. MoonflowerBK.com.
Saturday, April 26
30th Annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup – 9am-12pm. Volunteer to help clean up trash and restore our rivers. Choose from 85+ locations across the Milwaukee River Basin and be one of our nearly 4,000 volunteers helping our community work towards swimmable, fishable rivers. Celebrate at Rock the Green afterward. Pre-registration required. Tinyurl.com/RiverCleanup25.
Rock the Green 2025 in Milwaukee! – 12-3pm. Join the free, zero-waste, Earth Day music celebration to follow the Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup. Enjoy the concert on the pedal-powered, sustainable fare and local beer. Harley Davidson Museum, 400 W Canal St, Milwaukee. RockTheGreen.com.
