The 6th Annual Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on the Town Green and Nellie McKnight Museum, 70 Main Street. Individuals of all ages can check out local businesses, organizations and vendors who will be promoting practices that can make Ellington even more eco-friendly. Highlights of the celebrations include “Clean Up Your Neighborhood Day”, clothing and household goods collection, bottle and can drive, and over 70 vendors along with live entertainment, refreshments, games, educational activities, and exhibits.  

Clean Up Your Neighborhood Day!
Join fellow residents by collecting roadside litter in your neighborhood, favorite school, or park. Together, we can make a lasting impact on our community and environment.

Details:

• Trash Drop-Off: A dumpster will be available at the Nellie McKnight Museum for all collected litter.
• Recycling: Separate returnable bottles and cans in a bag—these will be donated to the Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
• Donations: Bring gently used clothing, shoes, handbags, linens, and household goods (including furniture) for donation. Drop them off via the museum’s pull-through driveway. Please ensure items are clean and usable.

How to Participate: Grab your gloves, a trash bag, and some friends or family—then head out to clean up! No registration required. Drop off collected trash and donations at the museum.

Let’s work together to keep Ellington green and thriving. See you there!

Please contact Rebecca Einsiedel in the First Selectman/Town Administrator's Office at 860-870-3100 option 8 or email earthDay@ellington-ct.gov for more details.