Check out these events all celebrating the Earth!
Plogging
Celebrate the 2026 Greatest American Cleanup season on Saturday, April 18, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Chapman Field Park, located at 13600 SW Guadalajara St. Volunteers will jog or walk through the mangrove trails, collecting litter to prevent it from re-entering the ocean.
What is plogging? It’s a fun, eco-friendly workout that combines jogging (or walking) with plocka upp — Swedish for “picking up” litter. Move at your own pace while making a difference.
Let’s clean up and get moving! Don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle, closed-toes shoes, and sunscreen. Cleanup supplies will be provided by KCGB and Miami-Dade County.
Register for Plogging at Chapman Cleanup
Earth Day Film Screening
Join Keep Coral Gables Beautiful for a special Earth Day documentary screening at the Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave, on Wednesday, April 22, at 6 p.m. The Cinema will be showcasing "With & Without: A Coral Story,” a powerful film that aims to inspire viewers to support coral reef conservation efforts. A panel discussion including the director Derick Walker will follow the screening. Doors for the documentary open at 5:30 p.m.
This event is made possible by the collaboration between the Coral Gables Art Cinema, Keep Coral Gables Beautiful, and Green U. Discounted tickets available through Keep Coral Gables Beautiful and Green U sponsorship.
Buy Tickets Today for With & Without
Earth Day Fair
On Wednesday, April 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., pass by the Lakeside Patio for the UM Earth Day Fair. Learn about the great work that students, faculty, staff, vendors and community partners are doing to make the planet and the university a better, greener place. Don’t miss the Yellow Submarine activation with UM Art Professor, Billie Lynn.
KCGB will be present during the fair and a special RVM unveiling will take place during the Earth Fair at the nearby Hurricane Food Court. Residents interested in passing by to drop off their cans and bottles will have a 30-minute free parking pass at Pavia Garage.
The day will end with an amazing Earth Day PATIO JAMS concert from 2 to 3:30 p.m. with Aisha.
Learn More About the UM Earth Day Fair
Recycling Drive-Thru
Keep Coral Gables Beautiful will host the resident exclusive bi-annual Recycling Drive-Thru Event on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at the parking lot behind City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way. Participants need to enter the City Hall parking lot through Coral Way. Items will not be accepted before 9 a.m. or after noon.
Come out to recycle your old electronics and large cardboard boxes, dispose of your household hazardous waste, plastic bags and film (please see list of acceptable items), shred your sensitive documents and donate your lightly/gently used clothing.
Over the past nine years, these bi-annual events have diverted over 651,500 pounds of electronic, household hazardous waste, plastic film, clothing and paper from entering landfills.
