Berwyn, Pa (April 13, 2026) – Chester County’s fourth annual Earth Day Festival will feature a variety of family-friendly activities on Saturday, April 18 – thanks to the efforts of State Senator Carolyn Comitta and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. All in the community are invited to enjoy a day of fun at the Upper Main Line YMCA (UMLY) in celebration of Earth Day.
Hosted on the 54-acre campus of UMLY, the festival includes a variety of free activities from 10 AM – 1 PM such as tree-planting, canoeing, meeting animal ambassadors from UMLY’s Nature Center and participating in stream studies, bird walks, robotics demos and more!
Sponsored by Shreiner Tree Care, the event is free and open to the public. Other activities include face painting, live music performed by Em McKeever, Meadowlark and Jim Shirey and Friends, fitness demos with the YGBW Fit Truk, and more than 30 vendors offering exhibits and demonstrations. Food trucks will provide lunch for purchase.
Shared Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
“I love how the community has come together to make the Earth Day Festival an annual tradition in Chester County. Spring is a season of rebirth and rejuvenation. It’s a time to get outside, get some exercise, and get closer to nature, and the Main Line YMCA is a perfect place to do all three,” said State Senator Carolyn Comitta. “I want to thank the YMCA and all our partners and sponsors who make this day of learning, connection, and environmental action possible.”
Comitta serves as co-chair of the Pennsylvania Climate Caucus and is a member of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. She is dedicated to protecting natural resources throughout Chester County.
“We are grateful for Senator Comitta’s continued support as we recognize that caring for our environment is essential to building strong, healthy communities where everyone can thrive,” said Brian Raicich, Executive Director of UMLY. “We are especially proud to host this important event on our 54‑acre campus, which serves as a living classroom—featuring our Environmental & STEM Education Complex, farm animals, nature trails, the headwaters of Darby Creek and Pennsylvania’s first conservation easement.”
Shreiner Tree Care again serves as the title sponsor for the event and has served as the arborist for UMLY’s campus, including the Cassatt Preserve, for more than 30 years. The team from Shreiner Tree Care will lead tree-planting activities during the festival. Guests are encouraged to bring a shovel and dig in to family-friendly fun.
In addition to tree-planting, the event will feature more than 30 vendors who are committed to ensuring a sustainable future in Chester County, including the Department of Environmental Protection, regional non-profits such as Natural Lands, French & Pickering Creek Trust, and Brandywine Conservancy, and local businesses such as Mother Compost and Green Mountain Energy.
A Healthy Home for Healthy Kids
Chester County’s Earth Day Festival will be held in conjunction with the Y’s Healthy Kids Day event, empowering kids and families to focus on healthy habits throughout the summer and beyond. Together, the events highlight the connection between environmental health and public health.
“Spending less time on screens and more time outdoors benefits both family well‑being and the health of our planet,” said Raicich. “The Chester County Earth Day Festival combined with Healthy Kids Day creates the perfect opportunity to unplug, enjoy nature, and connect with family, friends, and community.”
Both events are open to the community and free to attend.