Sioux Falls Celebrates Earth Month with Eggs, Home Improvements, and Tree Planting

From basketball donations to neighborhood revitalization, the city is embracing sustainability this April.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:09pm

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A vibrant, pop art-inspired illustration featuring a grid of a dozen eggs in various shades of yellow, orange, and red, conceptually representing the sustainable food donations that are part of Sioux Falls' Earth Month celebrations.Sioux Falls businesses and organizations are coming together this Earth Month to support sustainability initiatives across the community.Sioux Falls Today

Sioux Falls is celebrating Earth Month with a variety of community initiatives, including a decade-long partnership between Dakota Layers and local basketball teams to donate thousands of eggs, Habitat for Humanity's 'Rock the Block' home improvement projects in the Kingswood neighborhood, and the city's 'CommuniTree Assistance Program' to plant 5,000 new trees. The city is also hosting a range of family-friendly events like a Party for the Planet, river clean-ups, and DIY activities.

Why it matters

These Earth Month events showcase Sioux Falls' commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and improving quality of life for residents. The egg donations, home repairs, and tree plantings all contribute to the city's broader goals of addressing food insecurity, revitalizing neighborhoods, and enhancing the urban environment.

The details

Dakota Layers, a local business, has donated 10,800 eggs this week as part of its 10-year partnership with South Dakota State University's men's and women's basketball teams. For every free throw made on the home court, Dakota Layers donates a dozen eggs. This year, the program expanded to include a donation for each of SDSU guard Luke Haertle's 110 points scored. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls is also accepting applications for its annual 'Rock the Block' event, providing free home improvement projects for qualifying homes in the Kingswood neighborhood. Meanwhile, the city is entering the 'tree-planting phase' of its 'CommuniTree Assistance Program,' a five-year, $3 million initiative to plant 5,000 new trees in public spaces.

  • Dakota Layers dropped off 10,800 eggs this week.
  • The 'Rock the Block' event applications are now open.
  • The city will begin planting trees for the 'CommuniTree Assistance Program' next week.

The players

Dakota Layers

A local business that has donated 10,800 eggs this week as part of a 10-year partnership with South Dakota State University's basketball teams.

Luke Haertle

A SDSU guard who used his platform to raise awareness about Feeding South Dakota, with Dakota Layers donating a dozen eggs for each of his 110 points scored this season.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls

A nonprofit organization that is now accepting applications for free home improvement projects in the Kingswood neighborhood as part of the annual 'Rock the Block' event.

City of Sioux Falls

The local government that is entering the 'tree-planting phase' of its 'CommuniTree Assistance Program,' a five-year, $3 million initiative to plant 5,000 new trees in public spaces.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to find ways to support our community and make a positive impact on the environment.”

— Mayor Paul TenHaken, Mayor of Sioux Falls

What’s next

The city will host a Party for the Planet event on April 26 at Sertoma Park and a Big Sioux River clean-up on April 25 as part of its Earth Month celebrations.

The takeaway

Sioux Falls is embracing sustainability this Earth Month through initiatives that address food insecurity, revitalize neighborhoods, and enhance the urban environment. These community-driven efforts showcase the city's commitment to improving quality of life for residents and protecting the local ecosystem.