6 Earth Day Ideas For Work

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Every year on April 22nd, people around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day, an international event dedicated to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices. First established in 1970, Earth Day is a powerful reminder of the impact we have on the planet and the steps we can take to create a greener future.

For businesses, celebrating Earth Day at work isn’t just about going green for a day – it’s an opportunity to engage employees, embrace corporate social responsibility (CSR) and implement lasting sustainability initiatives. Earth Day activities not only help the planet but also strengthen brand reputation and boost employee motivation.

Looking for ways to get involved? We’ve put together 6 impactful Earth Day ideas for work to help your team make a difference:

  1. Building Birdhouses to Support Bird Conservation
  2. Building Bee Hotels to Help Bee Populations
  3. Building a Living Wall to Bring Nature Indoors
  4. Building Terrariums to Learn How Ecosystems Work
  5. Turning Old Items Into Living Art
  6. Taking Part in a Community Clean-Up in London

1. Building Birdhouses to Support Bird Conservation

One of the best Earth Day activities to get your team involved in sustainability is building birdhouses. Birds play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystems by controlling pests, pollinating plants and spreading seeds. However, habitat loss due to urbanisation and deforestation has made it harder for many bird species to find safe nesting spaces. By building birdhouses, your team can actively support local bird populations and contribute to conservation efforts.

Our Build a Birdhouse Workshop is a hands-on World Earth Day activity that engages employees in a meaningful project while also encouraging teamwork and creativity. Your team will dive into a fun DIY project, crafting birdhouses and learning about sustainability. With an expert facilitator guiding the way, you don’t need any prior experience for this Earth Day activity – everything is super easy to get into. You’ll have a chance to learn DIY skills and add your own creative touch to decorate the birdhouses just the way you like.

Once completed, these birdhouses can be placed around office green spaces, local parks or even donated to conservation organisations.

Not only does this activity promote environmental responsibility, but it also helps employees reconnect with nature and appreciate the importance of wildlife conservation. Plus, it’s a fun and rewarding experience that leaves a lasting impact long after Earth Day is over.

Get in touch today to request a free, bespoke proposal for World Earth Day ideas!

colourful birdhouses hanging from line

2. Building Bee Hotels to Help Bee Populations

Hosting a Bee Hotel Workshop in the office is a fantastic way to celebrate Earth Day at work while making a real impact on the environment. While honeybees get most of the attention, solitary bees, such as mason bees, leafcutter bees and mining bees, make up the majority of the UK’s bee species and play a crucial role in pollination. Unlike honeybees, solitary bees do not live in hives or produce honey, and many species struggle to find suitable nesting sites due to habitat loss and urban development. Bee hotels are a great way to support these vital pollinators by providing safe spaces for them to lay their eggs.

In our Bee Hotel Workshop, teams will craft bee hotels using sustainable materials, provide much-needed shelter for solitary bees, helping to support local pollination and biodiversity. With expert guidance, no prior experience is needed – just a willingness to get creative and work together!

Once completed, the bee hotels can be placed in gardens or green spaces. Not only is this a fun and engaging way to bring employees together, but it also leaves a lasting environmental impact, giving solitary bees a safe place to thrive long after Earth Day is over.

Get in touch today to request a free, bespoke proposal for Earth Day activities for adults!

man holding bee hotel to his face in sustainability wworkshop

3. Building a Living Wall to Bring Nature Indoors

Creating a living wall is a fantastic way to celebrate Earth Day while transforming your workspace into a greener, healthier environment. A living wall, also known as a vertical garden, is a structure covered in plants that can be installed indoors or outdoors. Not only do they look amazing, but they also help improve air quality, boost employee wellbeing and promote sustainability in the workplace.

Our Build a Living Wall Workshop gives your team the chance to work together to build a beautiful, plant-covered feature that enhances your office space. With expert guidance, employees will assemble and plant their own section of the wall, using a mix of air-purifying plants and low-maintenance greenery. The process is engaging, creative and accessible to everyone – no gardening experience required!

Having a living wall in the office isn’t just about aesthetics; it creates a more refreshing and inviting workspace while helping to reduce stress and increase productivity. Plus, it’s an eco-friendly addition that promotes biodiversity by providing a habitat for small insects.

Once complete, your team will have a lasting reminder of their Earth Day efforts – a stunning living wall that continues to benefit both people and the planet long after the event is over.

Get in touch today to request a free, bespoke proposal with ideas to celebrate Earth Day at work!

team collaborating for living wall team building activity in the office

4. Building Terrariums to Learn How Ecosystems Work

Our Terrarium Workshop is a hands-on and creative Earth Day activity for companies where teams learn about the delicate balance of ecosystems. A terrarium is a self-sustaining miniature garden enclosed in glass, demonstrating how plants, soil, water and air interact to create a thriving environment. By assembling their own terrariums, employees can gain a deeper appreciation for nature and the importance of maintaining ecological balance.

This activity is both fun and educational, offering a unique opportunity to explore sustainability on a small scale. With expert guidance, participants will layer soil, rocks, moss and plants to build their own thriving ecosystem. They’ll learn how factors like moisture, light and plant selection contribute to the health of the environment – mirroring the way real-world ecosystems function.

Terrariums require minimal maintenance, making them a perfect addition to any desk or office space. They not only serve as a lasting reminder of Earth Day but also help bring a touch of greenery indoors, improving air quality and boosting wellbeing. By engaging in this Earth Day activity, teams can develop a stronger connection to nature and take away valuable insights into how small changes can contribute to a more sustainable planet.

Get in touch today to request a free, bespoke proposal for Earth Day activities for work!

glass terrarium hanging with cute miniature figurines on dark greenery background

5. Turning Old Items Into Living Art

Transforming discarded items into beautiful planters is a creative and meaningful way to celebrate Earth Day. This hands-on activity combines recycling, gardening and sustainability, encouraging teams to repurpose old materials into something new and full of life. Whether it’s an old shoe, an old frame or even unused office supplies, each item gets a second chance as a unique living art, reducing waste while adding greenery to the workspace.

As employees design and plant their creations, they’ll develop gardening skills while experiencing the therapeutic benefits of working with plants – known to boost mood and reduce stress. It’s a fantastic way to promote sustainability while engaging in a relaxing, team building experience. Plus, the finished pieces can be proudly displayed around the office, serving as a lasting reminder of your company’s commitment to the environment.

By celebrating Earth Day with a Living Art Workshop, teams actively contribute to waste reduction and urban greening, showing that sustainability can be both creative and rewarding.

You can also pair this activity with a Kokedama Workshop, where you’ll learn the art of this traditional Japanese planting technique, creating beautiful moss ball planters that bring a touch of nature indoors.

Get in touch today to request a free, bespoke proposal for Earth Day activities for work!

succulent in old shoe for sustainability team building event

6. Taking Part in a Community Clean-Up in London

For an off-site Earth Day activity that gets you out in the fresh air, consider our Community Clean-Up in London. This team building experience encourages employees to roll up their sleeves and help preserve and enhance local green spaces, such as parks, playgrounds, council estates or community gardens in London. It’s a great opportunity to get away from the desk and make a real, hands-on impact on the environment.

Under the guidance of a gardening expert, your team will take part in a variety of tasks, including digging, planting, pruning and litter picking. Whether you’re giving a park a facelift or transforming an overgrown garden, your efforts will help create beautiful natural spaces for the local community to enjoy. This activity is perfect for all skill levels, from beginners to gardening enthusiasts, so everyone can get involved and contribute.

Not only does this community clean-up help improve the local environment, but it’s also a great way to foster teamwork, communication and a sense of accomplishment. By getting outside and working together on a common goal, your team will feel energised and connected to both nature and each other, making it a memorable and rewarding Earth Day experience.

Get in touch today to request a free, bespoke proposal for more ideas to celebrate Earth Day at work!

people digging in community clean up team building

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FAQs

How to celebrate Earth Day at work?

Celebrate Earth Day at work by holding a themed activity in the office that encourages sustainability and teamwork. We have a great selection of ideas for Earth Day at work! One fantastic option is the Build a Birdhouse Workshop, where your team can craft birdhouses to support local bird conservation. Not only will employees engage in a fun, hands-on project, but they’ll also contribute to providing safe spaces for birds, helping to protect these vital pollinators. Another excellent Earh Day activity is creating a Living Wall in the office. This activity will bring nature indoors and will help improve air quality and the overall office environment.

What is Earth Day?

Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting actions to protect the planet. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, it has grown into an international movement, inspiring individuals, communities and businesses to take steps toward sustainability. From tackling climate change and reducing plastic waste to protecting wildlife and conserving natural resources, Earth Day encourages people to make a positive impact through eco-friendly initiatives. Many organisations celebrate by hosting Earth Day activities for adults at work like tree planting, clean-ups and sustainability workshops to engage employees and reinforce their commitment to a greener future.

Why celebrate Earth Day at work?

Celebrating Earth Day at work is a meaningful way to promote environmental awareness and sustainability in the workplace. It provides an opportunity for employees to engage in hands-on activities that have a positive impact on the planet, while also strengthening teamwork. Activities like building bee hotels to support solitary bee populations or building birdhouses to protect local birds not only contribute to the environment but also help employees connect with one another and work together toward a common goal. By celebrating Earth Day, companies demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, inspire employees to take eco-friendly actions and create a positive work culture that extends beyond the office.

Wondering what to do for Earth Day at work?

GOTO Events offers fully mobile Earth Day activities for your office by bringing everything needed, including materials and expert staff, to any workplace in the UK, making it easy for teams to get involved without leaving the office. We have a selection of hands-on, eco-friendly activities to choose from, all designed to engage employees while making a positive environmental impact. For example, you can build bee hotels, creating safe nesting spaces for solitary bees and supporting biodiversity. Another great activity is a birdhouse workshop, where employees craft birdhouses to provide shelter for local bird populations. If you’re looking to bring nature indoors, consider building a living wall, a vertical garden that enhances air quality and adds greenery to the workspace. Alternatively, a terrarium-building session is a fun way for teams to learn about ecosystems while creating their own self-sustaining mini-gardens. These activities are not only engaging and educational but also promote sustainability in a way that fits seamlessly into the workday.

How much office space is required for Earth Day activities?

Our Earth Day activities are flexible and can be adapted to fit a variety of office spaces, whether you have a large meeting room, an open-plan workspace or a smaller breakout area. We bring everything needed, including materials and expert staff, so all you need to provide is a suitable space for your team to gather. No matter the size of your office, we can tailor the setup to ensure a smooth and enjoyable Earth Day experience for your team.

Can we host Earth Day activities at a venue outside the office?

Yes! Our Earth Day activities can be held off-site at any venue, giving your team the opportunity to get out of the office. Whether you already have a location in mind or need help finding the ideal venue, we can assist in arranging the perfect setting. If you're looking for an outdoor experience, our Community Clean-Up in London is a great way to get out of the office and make a real impact. Your team will have the opportunity to enhance a public green space by digging, planting, pruning and picking up litter under the guidance of a gardening expert. No matter where you choose to hold your Earth Day activities, we’ll provide everything needed to ensure a seamless and engaging experience.

Do we have to celebrate Earth Day on 22nd of April, or can we choose another date?

Not at all! While 22nd of April is the official date for Earth Day, you can celebrate whenever it works best for your team. Our Earth Day activities are available year-round, so whether you want to mark the occasion on the day itself or schedule it for a more convenient time, we can accommodate your needs. The important thing is taking the time to engage employees in meaningful, eco-friendly activities, whether that’s building bee hotels, crafting birdhouses or creating a living wall to bring nature into the office.

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