As Earth Day approaches, Chamber and community partners are coming together to make a positive impact across Fitchburg. Throughout April, local businesses and organizations are offering a variety of events focused on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community engagement — giving residents and businesses meaningful ways to get involved.
From hands-on learning opportunities to recycling drives, community clean-up efforts, and outdoor activities, these events highlight the many ways Chamber partners are helping strengthen our community while caring for the environment.
Grow Something New This Spring
Spring is the perfect time to start growing something new. Fitchburg Farms is helping community members kick off the season with Seed Starting 101, a hands-on workshop designed to teach the basics of growing plants from seed. Participants will learn about soil selection, seed care, and troubleshooting common gardening challenges, and will leave with a seedling tray and seed varieties ready to grow at home.
Give Back Through Community Cleanup & Recycling
The City of Fitchburg continues to lead important sustainability initiatives this spring through both its Spring Recycling Day Event and Waterway Cleanup Day. These efforts give residents the opportunity to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle items and help protect Fitchburg’s waterways through community cleanup efforts.
Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin is making it easier to recycle electronics responsibly through its Free Electronics Recycling Donation Drive, providing an accessible way for the community to safely dispose of old devices while supporting reuse and waste reduction efforts.
An Earth Day Celebration For The Whole Community
Wisconsin EcoLatinos is bringing its 4th Bilingual Environmental Conservation Fair: El DÃa de la Tierra to Fitchburg this spring at Hosto Hoci (formerly the Hub). This family-friendly Earth Day event will feature more than 20 organizations focused on sustainability and conservation, along with hands-on activities, clean energy resources, a Repair Café, tree giveaways, live music, art, and free kites. It’s a wonderful example of community collaboration and environmental education happening right here in Fitchburg.
Celebrate The Trails That Connect Fitchburg
Bike Fitchburg encourages the community to get outside and enjoy the city’s incredible trail system during Celebrate Trails Day, highlighting the importance of outdoor recreation, active transportation, and advocating for safer and more equitable walking and biking in Fitchburg.
To learn more about these upcoming events and see other ways Chamber partners are getting involved in the community, visit our event calendar.