Celebrating Earth Day in Orlando

Explore Orlando’s Natural Beauty
 

Orlando is home to stunning parks and preserves where families can enjoy fresh air and wildlife spotting. Check out:

• Wekiwa Springs State Park for a refreshing swim and a nature hike.
• Mead Botanical Garden to explore lush gardens and learn about native plants.
• Tibet-Butler Preserve for a peaceful walk through diverse ecosystems, a 9-mile drive from Magic Kingdom.

Visit a Wildlife or Conservation Center
 

Orlando has wonderful opportunities to learn about local wildlife and conservation efforts:

• Meet rescued animals at Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge.
• Explore The Nature Conservancy’s Disney Wilderness Preserve.
• Visit Gatorland’s conservation program to learn about native reptiles.

Earth Day Fun While Staying at Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
 

If you’re staying with us, you don’t have to go far to celebrate Earth Day! Here are some eco-friendly ways to enjoy the day right at the resort:

• Relax at our lush pool areas – Appreciate nature while lounging by the Pirate’s Plunge Pool.
• Opt for a spa day with natural products – Treat yourself at Reflections Spa & Salon, which offers treatments using eco-friendly and organic ingredients.
• Shop sustainably – Reduce your carbon footprint by walking to and shopping at the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores conveniently located next to our resort. 

 Events for Earth Day

• A must-visit for Earth Day, is EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival. This yearly event is a celebration of nature, sustainability, and breathtaking floral displays.
• Visit the Central Florida Earth Day festival, the largest and longest-running Earth Day festival in Central Florida! Saturday, April 19, 2025 10:00AM to 6:00PM.
   

Eco-Friendly Fun in Orlando

Reduce your carbon footprint and have fun at the same time!

• Rent bikes and ride along the West Orange Trail.
• Take a family kayak or paddleboard trip at The Paddling Center at Shingle Creek, the headwaters of the Everglades.

 More Activities:
 

• Test your knowledge about Earth with a multitude of Earth day tests found on earthday.org.  

More ways we can do our part:

• Fix it! Don’t trash it! – It’s so easy to throw something away if it’s broken, but let’s try to save it instead. Do you have a hole in a piece of clothing? Add a cute patch to cover it up.
• Join a beach or park cleanup to give back to nature.
• Get a green thumb – Plant a tree in your backyard, grow your favorite flowers or start your very own veggie garden.
• Change your bulbs – Save electricity, and lower your light bill, by replacing your most used lights with energy efficient light bulbs.
• Unplug your electronics – Make sure your electronics are completely unplugged when you’re done using them or you can plug them into a single power strip.
• Lessen the car rides – When running errands, see if you can run multiple (if not all) your errands in a single trip. If you need to take a quick trip nearby, see if you can walk or bike to where you need to go. Not only is this a better choice for the environment, but it’s also a great way to get some exercise!

This Earth Day, whether you’re exploring Orlando or relaxing at Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa, there are plenty of ways to celebrate, learn, and make a difference!