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Best Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Sedona
Why every day in Sedona feels like Earth Day
Sedona is the perfect place to celebrate Earth Day. With its famous red rock formations towering over the city, there are reminders in every direction of just how beautiful Earth can be and why we should protect and preserve it for future generations to enjoy. Residents and visitors alike can agree that the natural beauty of the landscape in Sedona is worth appreciating and celebrating.
Here are 7 ways you can appreciate Sedona on April 22
(And one way to celebrate even if you're not physically here on that day)
1. Take a hike. Or a bike.
What better way is there to appreciate the Sedona landscape than to immerse yourself in it? Choose from literally hundreds of miles of scenic trails. Whether you go for a half-mile or a half-day, get out there and feel it all around you. Start with these trail maps curated for you by locals.
You don't have to be on a trail to experience the wonder. If hiking or biking don't fit in your itinerary, try simply basking in the glow of nature's beauty from anywhere in town. With so much of Sedona nestled against the gorgeous red rocks, just being here puts you in the middle of it.
Practice Leave No Trace principles. Leave the trail in pristine condition for the people who walk it after you.
Don't bust the crust. Cryptobiotic soil is a dark brown crust that helps nourish the soil and control erosion. It takes decades to form but can be destroyed in an instant by a single footstep. Know how to avoid it and keep your eyes peeled.
Stay on designated trails. The urge to bushwhack across pristine terrain is tempting but may cause irreversible damage to the landscape.
Tag responsibly. Your geotags on social media might draw more people into a sensitive area and impact precious natural resources.
Fire safety. Always know and abide by current fire restrictions wherever you go in nature, especially in dry areas like Sedona.
3. Understand the value of water in the desert
Water is life and that is readily apparent in the dry, arid landscapes of the Southwest. Here in Sedona, the year-round, spring-fed Oak Creek flows right through town, beginning in Oak Creek Canyon and flowing for 50 miles before joining the Verde River southeast of Cottonwood.
Water also falls from the sky in Sedona… sometimes. Rainfall averages about 15-20 inches per year, roughly half the U.S. average of 30-35 inches per year. Celebrate Earth Day by appreciating water and staying mindful of conserving the water you use, both here in the desert and wherever you call home.
4. Gaze at the stars
Celebrate Earth Day by recognizing that Sedona is a fantastic place from which to view the stars. Sedona is a Dark Sky community, which means there is very little light pollution, even in the heart of town. Step outside just about anywhere after dark and look up at the sky. See that white band of stars stretching overhead? That's our galaxy, the Milky Way. Ponder Earth's place in the vastness of our universe.
5. Ride the Sedona Shuttle
The Sedona Shuttle can get you where you want to go in and around Sedona, including popular trailheads like Cathedral Rock and Devil's Bridge, as well as less-traveled scenic trails like Sugarloaf and Thunder Mountain.
Maybe you want to recycle your trash when you travel but your hotel or short-term rental doesn't provide recycling services. No problem! The local recycling center is called Sedona Recycles and they have three convenient recycling locations around town. All three locations are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your recycling needs.
7. Volunteer for a worthy cause
Volunteer Sedona and Verde Valley connects passionate individuals with meaningful volunteer opportunities that create lasting change. Check out their volunteer event calendar to discover how you can give back to Sedona by volunteering for one of the many organizations dedicated to preserving Sedona's natural beauty and other resources.
BONUS: Donate to local Earth-friendly organizations
