Earth Day will be celebrated April 19-20. Here is a list of activities planned in the gorge for Earth Day.

Saturday April 19-The Columbia Gorge Earth Center in Hood River presents an Earth Day celebration and fund raiser with a 5K/10K Fun Run. This will be combined with a "Procession of the Species" with participants carring artistic renderings of animals and their habitat that are threatened by environmental degradation.  This year the event will be held at the Mark Hatfield West Trailhead on Old Columbia River Highway.  The run begins at 9 am and the Procession of the Species starts at 9:30 am. An Earth Day blessing ceremony will be held at 11 am at the riverside overlook which is located next to the event site. Events are sponsored by the Gorge Grown Network and the Columbia Gorge Earth Center.  A $3 parking fee is required at the state park entrance.  More information can be found at www.orrun.com

Sunday April 20-In observance of Earth Day, Mt. Hood Meadows will be hosting fun and interactive kids educational activities, and giveaways throughout the day on Sunday. You can learn about how Meadows supports sustainability initiatives in Oregon and beyond.