On Earth Day 2023, we declare the era of fossil fuels OVER.
Humanity is at a crossroads. Now is when we decide how we want to go on as a civilization. Will we create a livable, just, equitable future for everyone? Or will we let present and future generations live with chaos and destruction? The planet’s life supporting systems are disintegrating, and our environment needs to be restored.
12 noon – Youth-led rally in Freedom Plaza
Join us at 12 noon for a youth-led (but everybody included!) rally in Freedom Plaza. This one-hour rally will feature voices of young people from around DC and across the country, front line leaders fighting the worst impacts of climate change, and music from the Too Much Talent Band.
1pm - March to the White House
At 1pm we’re taking to the streets and marching to the White House to demand that President Biden take bold action to follow through with his promises to End the Era of Fossil Fuels! The full march is about 1 mile and we will be stopping to make some noise and hold a brief program on Pennsylvania Ave. in front of the White House
3pm - Earth Day Organizing Fair
This year’s Earth Day mobilization will be a powerful moment, we know that this is only the beginning. Join us for an organizing fair in Freedom Plaza, from 3-5pm on April 22nd to get connected and make plans to continue the work going forward. Organizational partners are making plans to hold climate cafe’s, participatory art projects, teach-ins, dance parties and other activities.
Want to lead a session? Fill out this form! Otherwise check out EarthDayDC.org closer to the event for a full listing of planned activities!
Our biggest challenge is ending our reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to renewable energy. To secure a livable future, we cannot afford new fossil fuel projects. We need the U.S. government in particular to say NO to fossil fuels. Our planet is on fire, and we can’t feed this fire any longer.
We come from all different backgrounds, fighting for a huge variety of intersecting causes. From plastics and biodiversity, to housing, anti-war, immigrant rights and gender and racial equality—our crises are interconnected, and our movement is stronger together.
To make the biggest difference, we need not just individual actions, but system change like we’ve never seen before.
This April we come together, fighting for climate justice and real change from decision-makers. We are demanding the federal government and other decision-makers end the era of fossil fuels to protect people and the planet.
2023 will be the most critical year yet for action on climate. It will be one of our last chances to mitigate the interlocking crises we face. We are fighting for a systemic change—and it can begin with you. There’s no time to waste. Are you in?
Upcoming Events
- Sun, Apr 21The White HouseApr 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMThe White House , 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500, USA
- Sat, Apr 2014th Street of The National MallApr 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT14th Street of The National Mall, Washington, DC, USA
- Sun, Sep 17bus departure location tbdSep 17, 2023, 6:00 AM – 11:00 PMbus departure location tbd
- Sat, Sep 09Petworth United Methodist ChurchSep 09, 2023, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMPetworth United Methodist Church, 32 Grant Cir NW, Washington, DC 20011
- Sat, Sep 09Grant Circle NWSep 09, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMGrant Circle NW, Grant Cir NW, Washington, DC 20011, USA
- Fri, Sep 08Piney Branch ParkSep 08, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMPiney Branch Park , Arkansas Ave NW & Piney Branch Pkwy NW, Washington, DC 20011, USASep 08, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMPiney Branch Park , Arkansas Ave NW & Piney Branch Pkwy NW, Washington, DC 20011, USARide your bike, bring snacks, drinks, and a lawn chair or blanket to sit on! Hang out and catch the best movement movie of the summer with new and old friends in DC’s climate justice movement!
- Sat, Aug 19Malcolm X ParkAug 19, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMMalcolm X Park, 16th St NW &, W St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
- Sun, Apr 23Malcolm X Park, by Joan of Arc StatueApr 23, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMMalcolm X Park, by Joan of Arc Statue, 16th St NW &, W St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
- Sat, Apr 22Rock Spring United Church of ChristApr 22, 2023, 5:30 PMRock Spring United Church of Christ, 5010 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA 22207, USAApr 22, 2023, 5:30 PMRock Spring United Church of Christ, 5010 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA 22207, USAJoin us for an evening of music and climate activism! Enjoy a concert with acts performed by Melting Virgo, Musical Scalpel, and Josh Long. Come celebrate the Earth with fellow activists and feel ignited to work towards climate solutions this spring
- Sat, Apr 22Freedom PlazaApr 22, 2023, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMFreedom Plaza, Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC 20004, USAApr 22, 2023, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMFreedom Plaza, Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC 20004, USAThis April we come together, fighting for climate justice and real change from decision-makers. We are demanding the federal government and other decision-makers end the era of fossil fuels to protect people and the planet.
- Sat, Apr 22The Village DCApr 22, 2023, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Village DC, 1272 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
- Sat, Apr 22Freedom PlazaApr 22, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMFreedom Plaza, Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC 20004, USA
- Thu, Apr 20ZoomApr 20, 2023, 6:30 PM – 7:15 PMZoom
- Thu, Apr 20Raul Yzaguirre BuildingApr 20, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMRaul Yzaguirre Building, 1126 16th St NW ste 600, Washington, DC 20036, USAApr 20, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMRaul Yzaguirre Building, 1126 16th St NW ste 600, Washington, DC 20036, USAJoin us in honor of Earth Day as we gather our Latino/a/e community for some tacos, horchata, y música, as well as a terrific discussion about how the Latino/a/e community can bring solutions to advance climate and environmental justice.
- Thu, Apr 20WashingtonApr 20, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AMWashington, 888 First St NE, Washington, DC 20426, USA
- Tue, Apr 18The Pocket at 7DrumCityApr 18, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMThe Pocket at 7DrumCity, 1508 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20002, USA
- Multiple DatesSun, Apr 16Nadine's WonderlandApr 16, 2023, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDTNadine's Wonderland, Takoma ParkApr 16, 2023, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDTNadine's Wonderland, Takoma ParkMake art for the action with us! We'll be painting, cutting, building, testing, and having a great time. Whether you're a master flamepainter or have never held a brush, there's something for you to paint. Giant props need creative masterminds and engineering whizzes. No previous experience required
Who we are
We come from all different backgrounds, fighting for a huge variety of intersecting causes. From plastics and biodiversity, to housing, anti-war, immigrant rights and gender and racial equality—our crises are interconnected, and our movement is stronger together.