April 18th, 2008

Earth Day Events Galore!

Posted by Jessica Jensen

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YEE-OW-ZA, people!  We are so excited about all of the news of Earth Day events going on around the country that we just had to share some more with you.  We did a post a couple of weeks back on Earth Day Events across the US, but since then we have learned about many more of them– and we can’t stop ourselves from letting you know about them. 

Get Your Green Dance Shoes On!  Earth Night, Saturday April 19, Los Angeles

Our good buddies at LA Green Drinks have teamed up with the Whole Life Times and other good folks to put on a rockin’ Earth-a-bration this Saturday night.  Get together with your eco-brethren and party it out like it’s 2008! Location: Whole Life Times Bldg., 1200 South Hope Street, Suite 300, LA, CA 90028

Earth Day at Rio De Los Angeles State Park, April 19, Los Angeles

Feel like doing something really useful and important on Earth Day? Here’s your chance. The outstanding LA non-profit Northeast Trees is hosting “Earth Day at Rio,” from 9 to noon at Rio De Los Angeles State Park. (1900 San Fernando Road, LA, 90065) You can join volunteers on a mission to restore a watershed at the park. They will distribute trees and plants and, yes, you get to plant them with your very own hands.  Kids can participate in an interactive tour where they will learn about the importance of wetland habitat. For more information contact Kristi@northeasttrees.org or call (323) 441-8634, ext. 18.

Austin Earth Day Festival, Saturday April 19, Austin TX

The Austin Farmer’s Market presents an all-day Earth Day event at Republic Square Park on Saturday this weekend.  There will be a “Solar Jam” (apparently that includes live bands!), recycled art installations, local yummy food, and green activities for the kids.  It goes from 9AM to 6PM.

Earthwalk and Earthfest at Shawnee Mission Park, April 19, Kansas City MO

This 2.7 mile Earth Day Nature Walk at Shawnee Mission Park, Theatre in the Park (7900 Renner, Overland Park) benefits local environmental group Bridging the Gap. The after-walk Earthfest also hosts over 70 earth-day friendly exhibitors and vendors and has entertainment, games, crafts, and tons of fun Earth Day activities.  Apparently there’s a lot going on in KC on Earth Day (go KC! My hometown!)– check it all out here.

Muse on Earth, April 22 (Earth Day), New York City at Creative Pier

Located in Manhattan’s bustling Union Square, Creative Pier is a space for artists and non-artists of all ages and abilities to join together in a tranquil space to relax, imagine, connect and create.  Creative Pier is hosting a celebration of the Earth Day– ”Muse on Earth.” Bring your friends or make some new ones as you take part in many art activities in honor of Mother Earth:

* Build and paint your very own bird house and create a new home for a lucky bird
* Let loose in the group Action Painting of the Living Canvas,
* Take a walk in the Meditation Labyrinth,
* Discover what may grow in the Magic Garden, and *more*.

Sounds funky– we like it!  Snacks, drinks and great music served up throughout the evening.

Seattle– Too many events to list!

No surprise that the Emerald City is out-doing itself for Earth Day. Check out all of the great things you can get into in Seattle!

9th Annual Charles River Earth Day Clean Up, Boston MA, April 26 (Saturday)

The Cleanup involves over 2,000 volunteers helping to beautify the Charles River, picking up trash and cleaning the riverbanks at over 40 sites from Milford to Boston. We typically work with groups of volunteers, who we assign to a site near their home or workplace. We provide you with all of the supplies and instructions that you will need to make the cleanup a success - trash bags, gloves, and a t-shirt for each participant.

AltBuild Expo, April 26 (Saturday), Santa Monica, CA

Just after Earth Day is the outstanding AltBuild Expo in Santa Monica. If you have not been to this one, it’s a great event for the serious green-bean!   Green consumer products, service demonstrations, green building materials, free green seminars– it’s a feast for anyone who is interested in green business.  It’s also just fun to check out all the cool stuff!

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