This Saturday, Wekiva Island will be closed until 5:00 p.m. for our annual Fall Egg Fest. We’d love for you to join the fun—grab your ticket and be part of the festivities. After 5:00 p.m., the Island will reopen and welcome guests as usual.
CELEBRATING Friday, April 24th, All Day!
At Wekiva Island, every day is Earth Day, but on Friday, April 24, we’re making it extra special! Join us for our annual Earth Day Celebration at Wekiva Island, a day dedicated to sustainability, conservation, and appreciation of our beautiful planet.
This year’s theme is community. We are focused on highlighting and partnering with the individuals and organizations doing meaningful work to protect and strengthen our local environment and beyond.
Whether you’re passionate about protecting our waterways, interested in environmental education, or simply looking for a fun and meaningful day outdoors, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy paddling on the river, hands-on activities, local art, and opportunities to learn how sustainable living can be part of everyday life.
FULL DAY PROGRAM
Earth Day Celebration Schedule
Your guide to Orlando’s Earth Day 2026 — a full day of events at Wekiva Island celebrating sustainability, education, and art on the banks of the Wekiva River.
🌊 River Cleanup
with Keep Seminole Beautiful
Join Keep Seminole Beautiful for an Earth Day River Cleanup, where participants head out on their own using a complimentary canoe and net to help collect trash and protect our local waterways.
⏰ 8AM – 10AM
📍WEKIVA RIVER
🎟️ FREE
🚣🏽 Eco Paddle Tour
with Conservation Florida
Join Conservation Florida and Wekiva Island River Ambassador Ned Johnson for a guided eco paddle along the Wild & Scenic Wekiva River. Portion of proceeds benefit Conservation Florida.
⏰ 10AM – 11:30AM
📍WEKIVA RIVER
🎟️ $15-$40
Nature Notes: A Watercolor Journaling Session
with Peter Pettegrew
Enjoy a relaxed, beginner-friendly watercolor journaling experience led by a local artist, designed to spark creativity, connect with nature, and inspire a lasting creative habit.
⏰ 12PM – 1PM
📍THE BEACH CLUB
🎟️ $15
🍺 Sierra Nevada Sampling
with Sierra Nevada
Enjoy beer sampling with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and get to know their environmental mission and eco-friendly brewing practices.
⏰ 3:30PM – 6:30PM
📍WEKIVA ISLAND
🦉 Audubon Experience
with Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Get up close with native wildlife and learn about bird conservation and habitat protection with the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
⏰ 3:30PM – 5:30PM
📍TOOTING OTTER BAR
🎟️ FREE
🐍 Animal Encounter
with the Central Florida Zoo
Experience a hands-on animal encounter with the Central Florida Zoo and discover how wildlife conservation impacts our ecosystem.
⏰ 3:30PM – 5:30PM
📍TOOTING OTTER BAR
🎟️ FREE
🛍️ Wekiva Creates: Eco Tote Workshop
with Craft Club Orlando
Join a hands-on, all-ages tote bag decorating workshop where participants create a one-of-a-kind reusable design. Workshop lasts one hour. 6PM is a special kids hour!
⏰ 5PM, 6PM, 7PM
📍GALLERY CERO
🎟️ $15-$20
🌱 Herb Garden Workshop
with Caitlyn Glatting of Grow Your Soul
Create and take home your own thriving herb garden while learning the simple, proven techniques to grow, harvest, and enjoy fresh herbs all season long.
⏰ 5:30PM – 6:30PM
📍THE BEACH CLUB
🎟️ $40
🖼️ Earth Day Mural Reveal
with Justin "Skip" Skipper
Celebrate the unveiling of a new mural by artist Justin “Skip” Skipper, inspired by the Wild & Scenic river and our shared responsibility to protect it for future generations.
6PM
VOLLEYBALL COURT
Pop-Up for the Planet: Riverside Market
with local businesses
Shop and explore a vibrant, Island-wide market featuring local vendors, sustainable goods, and community partners.
⏰ 4PM – 8PM
📍THE SOLAR ARRAY
🐝 Wekiva Plays Kids' Activity
with Idea Bar
Bring the kids for a hands-on activity creating pollinator sugar water feeders to support local wildlife. The team will be onsite all day promoting upcoming kids’ activities. Drop in anytime!
⏰ 4:30PM – 7PM
📍CANOE CABANA
🎟️ FREE
👗 Eco Clothing Swap
with Sustainable Sisters of Florida
Refresh your wardrobe sustainably by swapping clothes with the Sustainable Sisters of Florida and giving fashion a second life.
⏰ 5PM – 7PM
📍VIP CABANA
🎟️ FREE
🎙️ Eco Talks: Soil to Springs: Protecting Florida’s Water and Land
with local voices
Hear from local leaders and environmental experts during an Earth Day panel discussion exploring how land and water choices shape the future of Florida’s natural resources.
⏰ 7PM – 8PM
📍MIKE BARR EDUCATION CENTER
🎟️ FREE
WHY VISIT WEKIVA ISLAND'S EARTH DAY?
Something for Every Wild Heart
By joining us, you’ll gain practical knowledge on how to live more sustainably, support local eco-friendly businesses, and experience the beauty of Florida’s natural environment up close. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to spend the day with family and friends in a one-of-a-kind setting!
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PADDLE & EXPLORE
Glide through the spring-fed Wekiva River with conservation experts and discover the river’s hidden ecosystem.
🎨
CREATE & INSPIRE
From watercolor to a live mural reveal, channel the beauty of nature into art right alongside the river.
🦉
WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
Meet Florida’s native wildlife up close with Audubon Society and Central Florida Zoo ambassadors.
🛍️
SHOP LOCAL
Browse the biggest Riverside Market yet — local makers, eco goods, and green living all around the Island.
👗
SWAP & SUSTAIN
Refresh your wardrobe sustainably at the Clothing Swap with Sustainable Sisters of Florida.
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LIVE MUSIC ALL NIGHT
Close out Earth Day the Wekiva way — with the Sounds of Wekiva rocking the Tooting Otter until 11pm.
