Niantic is Hosting a Pokémon Go Earth Day Event This Weekend

Pokémon Go Earth Day Cleanup promises Stardust boosts if at least 1,500 players come out to clean up trash around the world.

Earth Day is approaching fast, and Pokémon Go is celebrating the occasion with a special event that guarantees unlocks for taking care of the environment.

Pokémon Go Earth Day Cleanup invites fans to attend one of several local cleanup events around the world where players pick up trash while tending to parks, beaches, and other natural habitats. The event starts on Earth Day, April 22, and lasts for a full 48 hours, with cleanups taking around two hours each.

Niantic promises special prizes for Pokémon Go players even if they don’t attend a cleanup. At 1,500 players cleaning trash worldwide, Niantic will unlock 2x Stardust across the world for catching Ground, Water, and Grass Pokémon. If 3,000 players show up, then Pokémon Go will feature three times the Stardust instead.

“The in-game rewards are tiered so that the more players who take part in the cleanup events, the better the rewards for the entire Pokémon Go community,” Niantic explains on the event’s FAQ page. “The in-game rewards will be released within a 48 hour window from the start of Earth Day.”

For more information on Pokémon Go Earth Day Cleanup and to find official locations listed for the event, head on over to the event’s sign-up page. Cleanups from New York City to San Diego are filling up fast, so if you want to tag along, make sure to apply as soon as possible. In the meantime, Pokémon Go’s next Community Day is approaching fast, with Charmander slated for May 19.