From the organizer, The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle:
The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle warmly invites you to our 5th Annual Black Earth Day – a celebration of our people’s ability to cultivate life and accept the earth’s healing!

Join us Saturday, April 18 at Genesee Park & Playfield from 10 AM - 3 PM for a joyous and unapologetically Black Environmental Justice experience!

More Information:

Event Activities will Include:

Free Hearty & Healthy Meals from a wide range of Beloved Local Vendors!

Gorgeous Plant & Garden Giveaways for Home Decor and Homegrown Produce!

Fun Interactive Environmental & Public Health Workshops!

& Open Spaces to Express Yourself through Art and Music!

We ALL are deeply connected to the beauty we see in our natural world!

Black Earth Day is our moment to take a breath, rediscover purpose, and unleash the child-like bliss we so often suppress on our day-to-day!

Saturday, April 18, 2026 will not only mark our event’s 5th anniversary, but also the FIRST TIME Black Earth Day will be officially recognized by King County!

We invite Washingtonians of all ages to join us at Genesee Park for a historic, unforgettable day outdoors!

Special thanks to our partners at the Washington State Department of Ecology for teaming up with us for this event, and the amazing Charde’ Brown for providing our event artwork!