Earth Day Celebration: Sustainable Futures
In-person at the Discovery Center
All-ages welcome | Free
RSVP is requested, but not required
Join the Gates Foundation Discovery Center for an inspiring Earth Day event focused on innovation, sustainability, and action. Explore how the Gates Foundation and its partners are tackling global challenges through bold innovations in sanitation, agriculture, climate resilience, and health.
Connect with organizations and changemakers, get hands-on with interactive activities, and discover solutions shaping a healthier, more sustainable future.
Event Highlights
Innovation Showcase | Explore cutting-edge projects supported by the Gates Foundation and local partners such as:
- Climate-smart agriculture: Innovations like Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potatoes, a nutrient-rich, climate-resilient crop helping to combat malnutrition.
- Sustainable sanitation: Discover breakthrough solutions improving access to clean water and preventing disease.
Sanitation & Climate Impact Tour | Take a guided tour through our latest exhibition and learn how sanitation connects to the Sustainable Development Goals, climate resilience and health.
Hands-On Activities | Learn, create, and take action!
- Water Tasting: Experience the science of clean water, inspired by our sanitation exhibit.
- Upcycled Art & Recycling Challenge: Transform waste into creative projects and test your knowledge on proper recycling.
- Scavenger Hunt: Engage with exhibits and discover solutions for a healthier planet.
Agriculture & Climate Resilience | Supporting small farmers & sustainable food systems.
- Seed Ball Workshop: Take home native plant seed balls to support local biodiversity.
- Special Tour: Farmers, Cows & Beans: Understand how small-scale innovations are transforming food security.
Take Action! | Climate Pledge Wall & Button-Making Station
- Make a pledge to protect the planet and create a custom button to spread awareness.
Let’s innovate for a sustainable planet—together!
Meet our event partners:
Heifer International
Seattle Aquarium
Washington Farmland Trust
WSU BreadLab
WSU Food Systems Program
yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective