Don’t Miss These Seattle 2025 Earth Week Festivities

Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22. So this seems like a good time to remind everyone about how sustainable diaper choices contribute to a healthier environment. Here are five things about diapers we think every parent should know:

1. A single baby can go through over 6,000 diapers before potty training.
2. Disposable diapers take up to 500 years to break down in landfills.
3. Cloth diapers can be reused 200+ times, reducing waste and saving money.
4. Using a diaper service reduces your household trash while conserving time and water compared to home washing.
5. Diaper Stork continues to innovate, and received a grant from the Washington Department of Commerce to test the benefits of composting diapers into nutrient-rich material called Biochar.

If any of these surprise you, check out our longer Earth Day list, “22 Facts About Sustainable Diapering to Know on Earth Day.”

Earth Day Events Near Us

But Earth Day isn’t something we think should be celebrated just one day. Here are some local Earth Day activities perfectly suited for future eco-warriors in strollers. Click the map from Earthday.org to find more events near you.

• Earth Day Run at Magnuson Park (Saturday, April 19): Family-friendly with stroller-friendly courses and a dash for the kids.
• Earth Day Activities at Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (Saturday, April 19): Free family fun & educational activities such as feeding the fish and listening to mermaid Luna Lee tell stories about the salmon.
• EarthFest at Bellevue Botanical Garden (Saturday, April 19): Play with worms, take a walk and more.
• Washington Park Arboretum Earth Day Celebration (Sunday, April 20): Features pollinator education, free tram rides, and garden tours.
• Earth Day Story Adventure at Renton Library (Monday, April 21): Bring your 2–5 year old to the Environmental Science Center for stories, movement and science activities about Earth Day.
• Totem Lake Earth Day Celebration (Tuesday, April 22): Wildflower seed bombs, recycle sorting station with Recycle Wheel takeaways, and a ReUse & RePurpose Craft Bar.
• Fremont Trash Pickup with Odd Dog Media and Diaper Stork (Tuesday, April 22, 12pm): A fun and sunny way to celebrate Earth Day and teach kids about eco-conscious community involvement.
• Ladybug Festival (Saturday, April 26): Annual ladybug release and educational booths at Garfield Community Center.

For a more comprehensive list of local family-friendly Earth Day events, check out the guides at Seattle’s Child or EarthDay.org.