Celebrate Earth Day!
Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and celebrated in more than 192 countries each year.
History: In 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco, peace activist John McConnell proposed a day to honor the Earth and the concept of peace, to first be celebrated on March 21, 1970, the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. This day of nature's equipoise was later sanctioned in a Proclamation written by McConnell and signed by Secretary General U Thant at the United Nations. A month later a separate Earth Day was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970. Nelson was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award in recognition of his work. While this April 22 Earth Day was focused on the United States, an organization launched by Denis Hayes, who was the original national coordinator in 1970, took it international in 1990 and organized events in 141 nations. Numerous communities celebrate Earth Week, an entire week of activities focused on environmental issues.
History: In 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco, peace activist John McConnell proposed a day to honor the Earth and the concept of peace, to first be celebrated on March 21, 1970, the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. This day of nature's equipoise was later sanctioned in a Proclamation written by McConnell and signed by Secretary General U Thant at the United Nations. A month later a separate Earth Day was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970. Nelson was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award in recognition of his work. While this April 22 Earth Day was focused on the United States, an organization launched by Denis Hayes, who was the original national coordinator in 1970, took it international in 1990 and organized events in 141 nations. Numerous communities celebrate Earth Week, an entire week of activities focused on environmental issues.
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The movement continues...
We are now entering the 47th year of a movement that continues to inspire, challenge ideas, ignite passion, and motivate people to action.
In 1970, the year of our first Earth Day, the movement gave voice to an emerging consciousness, channeling human energy toward environmental issues. Forty-six years later, we continue to lead with groundbreaking ideas and by the power of our example. And so it begins. Today. Right here and right now. Earth Day is more than just a single day — April 22, 2017. It’s bigger than attending a rally and taking a stand. This Earth Day and beyond, let’s make big stuff happen. Let’s plant 7.8 billion trees for the Earth. Let’s divest from fossil fuels and make cities 100% renewable. Let’s take the momentum from the Paris Climate Summit and build on it. |
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Local Events!
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Wednesday, April 19, 2017 New London - Earth Day Celebration welcomes community to Mitchell College Description: 12th Annual Mitchell College Earth Day Celebration - an expo with 25+ exhibitors. Radio Mitchell will be broadcasting from the Clarke Center, visitors will have the opportunity to make their own Seaweed Art with the help of the Environmental Club. Some early visitors may be able to take home a homemade bird house! Mitchell College will also be showing all the environmental work the students have accomplished this year. Location: Mitchell College-Clarke Center, 437 Pequot Avenue, New London, CT Time: 1 PM to 4 PM Sponsoring Organization: Mitchell College Life Sciences Department Other Information: Event is FREE. We are looking for local groups to take part in the festivities. If you are interested in setting up a table display, doing a demonstration, or just leaving us some information about your organization to be handed out, we would love for you to be a part of this exciting day! Contact: Kimberly J. Blake, 860-701-7742, blake_k@mitchell.edu Website: Not available Friday, April 21, 2017 East Hartford - Pratt & Whitney East Hartford Celebrates Earth Day - Environmental and Climate Literacy Description: A large scale exhibition of various vendors and public school groups offering sustainable options and ways to reduce, reuse and recycle wastes and energy. Over 60 eco-friendly vendors: BMW, Manchester Toyota, CT Rides, CT Transit, vRide, P&W Bicycling Club, Habitat for Humanity, Eversource, Killiam Bassette CSA, soundRunner, Paint Care, Techniart, Victory Energy Solutions & more! Location: Pratt and Whitney Hangar Museum; Loop Road West (Enter from Cabella side and follow signs) East Hartford, CT Time: 10 AM to 4:30 PM Sponsoring Organization: Pratt and Whitney Earth Day Committee Other Information: Free Event. Following vendors on site to collect and recycle: Shred-It on site 10 AM - 3 PM: confidentially shred your personal documents! E-Cycling on site All Day: Recycle your electronics! (no freon, batteries, ballasts or light bulbs) Cell Phones for Vets: Recycle your unused cell phones, blankets/towels/sheets/unopened pet food for Local Animal Shelters, clothing, small household items, books, and movies for Vietnam Veterans of America. Contact: Nancy Bieri, 860-218-2710, Nancy.bieri@pw.utc.com Website: Not Available Hartford - Climate, Carbon & Cars at UConn Law Description: The UCONN Law School's Center for Energy & Environmental Law and Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal have planned an exciting conference devoted to climate, carbon, and cars featuring: Dr. Michael Mann as the Keynote speaker and panelists drawn from representatives from Tesla Motors, former Obama Administration, current state officials, legal, engineering, technical, and sociological academics, industry personnel and experts. Topics include the 10th anniversary of Mass v. EPA; Volkswagen's Dieselgate and the implications for emissions regulation; and the environmental, societal and technological impacts of disruptive technologies, like electric and self-driving cars. Location: UConn Law School - Starr Hall Time: 8:30 Sponsoring Organization: UConn Law's Center for Energy & Environmental Law Other Information: N/A Contact: Joseph A. MacDougald, 860-570-5383, joseph.macdougald@uconn.edu Website: https://www.law.uconn.edu/calendar/event/2017/04/21/climate-carbon-cars Saturday, April 22, 2017 Woodbury - Earth Day Description: Woodbury Earth Day features 100+ vendors, live music, engaging activities, arts and crafts for kids, and some of the best food trucks around. Musicians include Kristen Graves, Maia Dobbs, and The Wool Hats. Activities include a Live Birds of Prey presentation, yoga, and a breadth of nature walks throughout the day. Vendors include local artisans, farmers and growers, nonprofit organizations, and home improvement services. Food trucks include G-Monkey, Fryborg, Hardcore Sweet, Tipsy Cone, and Raw Youniverse. Location: Hollow Park, 43 Hollow Road, Woodbury, CT Time: 11 AM to 4 PM Sponsoring Organization: Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition Other Information: FREE Admission and Parking. Rain or Shine.. Contact: Carol Haskins, 203-263-0076, earthday@pomperaug.org Website: www.woodburyearthday.org Farmington - Cold River Plunge Description: Help the Clean-up Crew (a Bristol based group of environmentalists) raise awareness of the Farmington River tributaries and fundraise for their May clean-up project. Bring your bathing suit, watershoes, towel and a positive attitude. Find a sponsor or you may sponsor yourself. Come one, come all! Location: 42-72 Medow Road, Farmington, CT Time: 11 AM to 3 PM Sponsoring Organization: The Arna Machine Co Other Information: $20 minimum donation to register for the plunge Contact: Brian Shanahan, 860-920-2888, Brian@theecleanupcrew.org Website: https://m.facebook.com/theecleanupcrew/ Washington's Earth Day 5k and Roadside Cleanup Description: The Washington Environmental Council is sponsoring the annual week-long roadside clean up throughout town. This year join the 5K race at the beautiful Steep Rock Preserve. After the race, runners will be given trash bags for the option to go home and do their own roadside clean up. There will be a dumpster at Bryan Memorial Town Hall so that residents have a place to drop off their full trash bags or any other trash items. Location: Race starts at Steep Rock Preserve, 2 Tunnel Road, Washington Depot, CT 06794 Community dumpster is located at 2 Bryan Memorial Town Hall in Washington Depot, CT 06794. Time: 7:45 AM to 12 PM Sponsoring Organization: Washington Environmental Council Steep Rock Association Other Information: No requirements for the roadside cleanup. Cost of the 5k is $20 to preregister, $25 on race day. Contact: Carrie Rowe, 860-717-0819, wec-ct@charter.net Website: www.wec-ct.org Hamden - Earth Day Celebration Description: This year's Earth Day celebration will feature dozens of environmental exhibitors, a variety of activities, food and shows all promoting earth-friendly services, products and organizations! Location: Hamden Middle School, 2623 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT Time: 10 AM to 3 PM Sponsoring Organization: Town of Hamden Other Information: FREE admission and parking. Contact: Haley Starvaggi, 203-287-7021, hstarvaggi@hamden.com Website: www.hamden.com/earthday Brookfield - Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration Description: A celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day at the Gurski Homestead. Anthony from Shakespeare's Garden, Obtuse Hill South in Brookfield will show methods of tree planting and will participate in planting a tree at the Homestead. There will be free trees available to handout. Activities also include chicks and chickens to marvel at, learn about pollinators and plant your own pollinator seed to take home. Enjoy nature and take a hike through the Gurski Homestead & Williams Park. We hope to see you there! Location: Gurski Homestead, 26 Obtuse Hill Road, Brookfield, CT Time: 1 PM to 3 PM Sponsoring Organization: Brookfield Conservation Commission Other Event Information: Event is FREE. Contact: Alice Dew, 203-775-7316, adew@brookfieldct.gov Town of Canton Earth Day Celebration Description: On the Town Green, in honor of Earth Day, the Public Works and Park and Recreation departments will be planting a "Valley Forge" American Elm Tree. Location: Town Green, Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT Time: 12 Noon Sponsoring Organization: Town of Canton - Public Works and Park Recreation Departments Other Event Information: Please join us for a tree planting and light refreshments. Contact: Robert Martin, 860-693-7863, rmartin@townofcantonct.org Website: http://www.townofcantonct.org/ Newtown Earth Day Description: Newtown's festival is a full-day of family fun and learning designed to highlight Newtown's abundant natural resources while also helping our town learn how to become a bit "greener". From tons of activities, live music, a Birds of Prey Exhibit, and tasty food to our vendor fair, Silent Auction, and the Lions Club "Lose the Litter", it's a memorable day for the whole community! To invest in the future, proceeds support our annual green scholarship for Newtown High School graduates. Help us grow the scholarship by becoming a Festival Vendor or an Underwriter this year. We also need volunteers to help with everything from set-up to promotions and onsite activities. If you would like to help out, visit our Volunteer page. It's going to be a great day again, all we need is you! Location: Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, Newtown, CT Time: 10 AM to 4 PM Sponsoring Organization: Newtown Lions Club/Iroquois Gas Transmission/Aquarion Water/ Taunton Press/Waldorf School/ Newtown Park and Recreation Other Information: All vendor packages include a 3’ x 6’ table, approximately 10' x 10' of lawn space, and recognition in our online/print promotional materials. - Complimentary - (Newtown Public Schools & School Clubs, and Town Commissions) - Bronze Package - (Non-profits 501(c)(3)) $75 - Silver Package - (Commercial) $100 - Gold Package - (Underwriters) $500 Contact: Newtown Earth Day Celebration, 203-270-3331, info@newtownearthday.org Website: www.newtownearthday.org Bristol - Indian Rock Nature Preserve Earth Day Open House Description: Come visit the 280 acre Indian Rock Nature Preserve! Meet farm animals and participate in nature activities. Learn about Indian Rock Summer Camp and meet camp staff. Location: Indian Rock Nature Preserve, 501 Wolcott Road, Bristol, CT Time: 10 AM to 2 PM Sponsoring Organization: Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut Other Information: This event is free and open to all. Contact: Scott Heth, 860-583-1234, Sheth@elcct.org Website: Www.elcct.org Canton - The 2nd Annual Earth Day/Spring Clean Up Event Description: Help celebrate Earth Day and show your community pride by joining your friends and neighbors at the 2nd Annual Earth Day/Spring Clean Up Event. Groups will help pick up trash throughout Mills Pond Park, Millennium Fields, Dyer Field, Canton High School grounds, Canton Intermediate School grounds, and various town neighborhoods. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided to all volunteers. There will be prize giveaways and lunch provided by b.good of Canton. Location: 14 East Hill Road, Canton, CT. Volunteers will meet at Mills Pond Park Pavilions at 8:30 AM for work assignments, coffee and donuts. Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Sponsoring Organization: Canton Dept of Public Works, Canton Parks & Recreation, Cherry Brook Garden Club, Larsen Ace Hardware, The Whole Donut, b.good, Dunkin Donuts, Anderson Turf Irrigation Inc. Other Information: The first 100 people will receive a free t-shirt. Come dressed to work outside and get dirty! We encourage you to bring a water bottle and wear sunscreen. All children must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times. The event will close with a tree planting ceremony at 12:00 PM on the Town Green. In the event of unfavorable conditions, the make-up date is April 29th. For cancellation information please check Town of Canton website www.townofcantonct.org. Contact: Robert Martin, 860-836-2333, rmartin@townofcantonct.org Website: www.townofcantonct.org Kent Land Trust Earth Day Celebration Description: A family-friendly event outdoors! Meet at the Kent Land Trust office for coffee and a light breakfast. We will then pitch in at various KLT sites to clean trails, blaze a new trail, and protect our environment! Location: Kent Land Trust Office/Barns, 170 Kent Road, Kent, CT Time: 9 AM to 12:30 PM Sponsoring Organization: Kent Land Trust Other Information: Free and open to the public. Register by email: hascyacross@gmail.com Contact: Hascy Cross, 860-488-9185, hascyacross@gmail.com Website: www.kentlandtrust.org Lake Clean Up Day & East Hampton Plant a Tree Day Description: The town of East Hampton will be hosting a Lake Clean up day. Volunteers come together to clean the Lake Watershed around the beautiful Lake Pocotopaug. On this day in the same location at Sears Park the East Hampton 250th anniversary committee will be hosting a tree planting celebration in honor of both the 250 years of existence and Earth Day. Location: Sears Park, 68 East Main Street, East Hampton, CT Time: 8 AM Sponsoring Organization: Friends of the Lake, EH250 committee Other Information: This event is free. Contact: Jeremy Hall, 860-267-7300, jhall@easthamptonct.gov Website: www.easthamptonrec.com Torrington - Earth Day Clean Up Description: Help clean up the environment by picking up trash on road sides, river banks and remote areas! Volunteers are assigned location throughout the city to clean. Organizations or larger groups who would like to participate can call ahead to get a location assigned to them. This allows groups to meet at their location at a time that is convenient for them. Location: Coe Park, 101 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT Time: 9 AM to 12 PM Sponsoring Organization: City of Torrington - Conservation Commission Other Information: Volunteer Lunch provided Contact: Rista Malanca, 860-489-2221, rista_malanca@torringtonct.org Website: http://www.torringtonct.org Naugatuck - Earth Day Mayor of the Day Description: This is the 7th annual Earth Day Mayor of the Day. We celebrate Earth Day by recognizing a citizen's contributions to the environment. This year's event takes place at the beautiful Gunntown Passive Park & Nature Preserve. This site is also on the Connecticut Freedom Trail. Location: Between 60 Gunntown Road and the Gunntown Cemetery, Naugatuck, CT Time: 12 PM Sponsoring Organization: Office of the Mayor, Naugatuck Environmental Network, & Former Earth Day Mayors Other Information: Free and open to the public. There will be a short presentation followed by a walk through the nature preserve. Contact: Christine Yannielli, 203-723-0731, oxalis@sbcglobal.net Website: Not Available Town of Sherman Roadside and Community Clean Up Day Description: In need of Sherman residents to volunteer to pick up trash along the roads. Dumpster will be available for bulky items. Scrap metal dumpster and plastic film/wrap collection. Scouts will collect deposit cans/bottles to benefit local charity. Location: Mallory Town Hall lower parking lot. 9 Route 39 North, Sherman Time: 9 AM to 1 PM Sponsoring Organization: Selectmen's Office & Sherman Local Businesses Other Information: Sherman residents only Contact: Ruth Byrnes, 860-355-1139, rbyrnes@townofshermanct.org Website: www.townofshermanct.org Guilford's Earth Day Description: The Guilford Parks and Recreation Department along with the Guilford Agricultural Society are pleased to announce the second annual Earth Day program "Earthfest". We are excited to educate the public on the subject of sustainable practices. The Department will have information stations for recycling, planting, repurposing, and keeping waterways clean. The event features games, farmer's market, live entertainment, and more. There will also be a challenge for all to help clean Up Guilford and fill a dump truck (provided by the Public Works Department)! We encourage individuals, neighborhoods and organizations to get together and clean up a street or park. A Guilford map will be displayed indicating areas that have been cleaned. Location: Guilford Fairgrounds. Lovers Lane, Guilford, CT Time: 10 AM to 2 PM Sponsoring Organization: Guilford Parks and Recreation Other Information: No fee to attend event. Vendors may charge for donkey rides, food, etc Contact: Ellen Clow, 203-453-8068, clowe@ci.guilford.ct.us Website: www.guilfordparkrec.com Norwalk - The Mayor's Clean Initiative; City-Wide Spring Clean Up Description: Mayor Rilling will hand out gloves, paper bags, t-shirts, and liter pick-up tools. The teams can choose a location, such as their neighborhood, local park, their business area, neighborhoods, school yards, or they will be given a location. Location: Lowe's Store, 100 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT Time: 10 AM Sponsoring Organization: Keep Norwalk Beautiful and Lowe's Store Other Information: N/A Contact: David Shockley, 203-854-7810 ext 46782, dshcokley@norwalkct.org Website: www.norwalkct.org Bethany Rid Litter Day Description: Help keep our earth clean! Individuals needed to help pick up litter on their streets. A pizza social at First Church will take place following the clean up at Noon. Location: Ends at First Church, 511 Amity Road, Bethany, CT Time: 9 AM to 12 PM Sponsoring Organization: Heart of Bethany, Clark Memorial Library, Christ Church Episcopal, First Church Bethany, Bethany Lions Club Other Information: Individuals will meet near their homes to clean up our town. To sign up or for more information contact ruthkmacdonald@comcast.net Contact: Ruth MacDonald, 203-695-1067, ruthkmacdonald@comcast.net Website: https://www.facebook.com/The-Heart-of-Bethany-1417469345225324/ Ridgefield - Document Shredding Day Description: Shredding of old papers, bills, receipts, bank statements, med records, tax forms, checks, etc. Location: 94 Danbury Road, Ridgefield - parking lot behind Starbucks Time: 9 AM to 12 PM Sponsoring Organization: Ridgefield Lions Club Other Information: $10 per box, copy paper box size. All money collected will be used by the Lions Club for senior citizens, student scholarships and other local projects. Contact: Chuck Hancock, 203-438-1332 Website: http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ridgefieldct/projects.php Bethel Community Earth Day Description: Join our Bethel Community as we celebrate Earth Day by coming together to build and support a healthy environment. The event will include local vendors, non-profit organizations, community groups, artists, craftspeople, farmers, animals and animal lovers, and others who are dedicated to environmental awareness and preserving our planet. There will be live music performed by local musicians and groups, kid's activities, and service projects including a town clean-up. Several local shops, restaurants, and other businesses will take part in the Earth Day event by sponsoring something on their own premises through our Passport program. You can thus visit their businesses throughout the day too, in addition to joining us at the Municipal Center. This will be a day for fun, learning, growth, and community-building for people of all ages. Location: Bethel Municipal Center, 1 School Street, Bethel, CT Time: 9 AM to 4 PM Sponsoring Organization: Town of Bethel, Bethel Parks & Recreation, First Congregational Church of Bethel Other Information: FREE for attendees. Family event. Vendor Fee $50.00 Contact: Heather McMillan, 203-743-1877, fccbsecretary@firstchurchbethel.org Website: Not Available State Representative John Hampton Simsbury Earth Day Clean Up Description: Simsbury's State Representative John K. Hampton welcomes volunteers for a town-wide clean-up focusing on litter removal and beautification around Simsbury. Volunteers will receive clean-up assignments, gloves, trash bags, and orange safety vests upon arrival. Location: Simsbury Town Hall parking lot, 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT Time: Between 9 AM and 11 AM Sponsoring Organization: State Representative John Hampton, Town of Simsbury, Fitzgerald's Foods, Paine's Recycling and Disposal Services Other Information: Lunch for Volunteers will be provided. Contact: Jason Knight, 860-240-8568, jason.knight@cga.ct.gov Website: Not Available Clean-up, Green-up at Haley Farm State Park, Groton Description: Join Groton Open Space Associations annual clean-up day at Haley Farm State Park. Bring gloves, loppers and water. Food and beverages wil be provided courtesy of sponsor The Last Green Valley. Location: Haley Farm State Park, 0 Haley Farm Lane, Groton, CT Time: 10 AM and 2 PM Sponsoring Organization: Groton Open Space Association, Inc, and The Last Green Valley Other Information: Free event. Rain date is Sunday, April 23, 2017 Contact: Joan Smith, 860-536-9811, Dsmith0705@sbcglobal.net Website: Gosaonline.org Willimantic Earth Day Celebration Description: A free event with information vendors and kids activities regarding the Earth and our environment. Local music too! Location: Willimantic Food Coop, 91 Valley Street, Willimantic , CT Time: 11 AM to 2 PM Sponsoring Organization: Willimantic Food Coop Other Information: Contact Sarah Keleher at below info if interested in participating as a vendor Contact: Sarah Keleher, 860-933-2699, Alliswell13@sbcglobal.net Website: Not available Warren Earth Day Town Clean Up Description: Celebrate Earth Day by helping keep Warren naturally beautiful! Join us for a morning outdoors, as we collect roadside litter and work to keep our town clean. Location: Warren Community Center, Sackett Hill Road, Warren, CT Time: 10 AM to 2 PM Sponsoring Organization: Warren Parks & Rec; Warren Land Trust Other Information: Stop by the Community Center to pick up garbage bags and rubber gloves, and select the stretch of road you'd like to work on. A dumpster will be located at the Town Garage for the refuse you collect. Refreshments will be provided at the Community Center. Contact: Dave Schneiderbeck, 203-648-1531, schneiderbeck@sbcglobal.net Website: www.warrenlandtrust.org Hamden Earth Day Cruise on RiverQuest Description: A special 60 minute cruise in celebration of Earth Day! We will cruise north up to the Salmon River and then south to view Gillette Castle to see how healthy the Connecticut River is due to the Clean Water Act of 1972 and the many other regulations put in place so we can all enjoy clean water, air and life! Depart from Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam. Location: Eagle Landing State Park Time: 10 AM and 4 PM Sponsoring Organization: Connecticut River Expeditions / RiverQuest Other Information: $10, all ages! Contact: Captain Mark, 860-662-0577, captainmark@ctriverquest.com Website: www.ctriverquest.com Killingly - Cat Hollow Park Clean-Up Description: Killingly Conservation Commission will host a clean-up of Cat Hollow Park. Volunteers will be removing trash and debris from the road, established trails and the old mill race way. Gloves and lunch will be provided to all volunteers. Location: Dog Hill Road, Killingly, CT Time: 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Sponsoring Organization: Killingly Conservation Commission Other Information: Contact Donna Bronwell for more information Contact: Donna Bronwell, dbronwell@hotmail.com Website: Not available Earth Day Action Cleanup - Putnam Nature Trail Description: Town of Putnam and the Greater Putnam Interfaith Council will host a cleanup of Putnam Nature Trail. The work will involve picking up trash and debris, cutting invasive vines, applying trail signage, widening of paths and planting of flowers. Location: Behind Putnam National Guard Armory, 15 Keech Street, Putnam, CT Time: 10 AM and 1 PM Sponsoring Organization: Town of Putnam,Greater Putnam Interfaith Council and The Last Green Valley Other Information: Please contact Lyn Tolar to sign up Contact: Lyn Tolar, 860-455-8144, tolar@inforesolution.com Website: Not available Saturday, April 29, 2017 Brooklyn Earth Day Event Description: Brooklyn, in conjunction with the Last Green Valley, will be holding a town wide event in honor of Earth Day. We will supply gloves, trash pickers, bags, trackers, and snacks. Routes and Parks around town will be mapped out and assigned to volunteers for clean up. Act locally and make an impact globally! Location: Brooklyn Community Center, 39 Tiffany Street, Brooklyn, CT Time: 9 AM Sponsoring Organization: Town of Brooklyn and the Last Green Valley Other Information: Volunteer Lunch provided Contact: Melissa Bradley, 860-779-3411 x 16, m.bradley@brooklynct.org Website: www.brooklynct.org Energize Connecticut's 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration in North Haven Description: Join the Energize Connecticut Center at their 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration with entertainment, activities and special guests scheduled throughout the day. These include Animal Embassy, Sciencetellers, Billy the Clown, Danny Magic, face painting and more! Families can also make energy and recycling themed arts and crafts provided by eesmarts! Location: Energize Connecticut Center, 122 Universal Drive North, North Haven, CT Time: 10 AM to 3 PM Sponsoring Organization: Energize Connecticut Center and its partners, Eversource and AVANGRID subsidiaries, United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas Other Information: The event is free of charge and open to the public. Contact: Alysse Rodrigues, 203-799-0460, arodrigues@crec.org Website: http://www.energizect.com/earth-day-2017 Ansonia Nature Center's Earth Day Celebration Description: Celebrate Earth Day with Ansonia Nature Center! Included will be plantings, hikes, bird program, other live animal programs, venders, exhibitors, raffle, and bake sale. Location: Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Lane, Ansonia, CT Time: 10 AM to 4 PM Sponsoring Organization: Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center, Inc Other Information: No registration or entry fees required Contact: Rich Wade, 203 734-8034 or 203 736-1053, rich4241@att.net Website: www.AnsoniaNatureCenter.org Westport Greenday Description: Start the day with two volunteer cleanups at Greens Farms Train Station and Riverside Park with Westport's Beautification Committee (8:30-10am), then tour the Westport Wastewater Treatment Plant to learn how sewage turns into clean water. Next hit the trails at Earthplace (10am) for a run/walk for all ages and abilities. Kids t-shirts will be given with registration! ($25/adult, $15/child, $75/family max benefits Earthplace and its Nature Speaker Program). Join us for Fun and Learning with Nature (11am-3pm) where Earthplace naturalists, Wakeman Town Farm animals, Westport Library storytellers, and the new Lillian Wadsworth Arboretum join forces! Experience and explore the natural world through hands-on science activities and nature arts-and-crafts ($5 or free with Family Trail Run registration). Local food trucks will be on site. In honor of the People's Climate March, bring or make your own signs (materials provided) as we celebrate science and nature alongside millions across the country (2pm). Location: Town of Westport Time: All day Sponsoring Organization: Earthplace, Wakeman Town Farm, Westport Green Task Force, Westport Farmers Market, Villiage Pediatrics, Westport Garden Club, Town of Westport, The Westport Library Other Information: No registration or entry fees required Contact: Bridget Mariner, 203-557-8406, b.mariner@earthplace.org Website: www.westportgreenday.com Willimantic - Town Pride Town Wide Community Beautification Project Description: Eastern Connecticut State University will host its tenth annual "Town Pride, Town Wide" community beautification event. The event will take place at various project sites all across Willimantic, CT from 9:00am - 12:00pm with a community gathering at St. Joseph's Church from 12:00pm-1:00pm. This event is a collaboration between Eastern Connecticut State University's Center for Community Engagement, the Windham Region Chamber of Commerce, and the Town of Windham. Working diligently to enlist campus-wide support from Eastern's administration, alumni, Resident Assistants from the Office of House and Residential Life, and student clubs and organizations, the Center for Community Engagement looks to send out over 200 Eastern student volunteers to more than 18 project locations on the day of the event. Location: Various areas in Willimantic, CT Time: 9 AM to 1 PM Sponsoring Organization: Eastern CT State University and The Last Green Valley Other Information: Contact Kimberly Silcox for more information Contact: Kimberly Silcox, 860-465-4426, silcoxk@easternct.edu Website: http://www.easternct.edu/ Sunday, April 30, 2017 Fairfield's Earth Day Celebration Description: Celebrate Earth Day in downtown Fairfield at their 20th Anniversary Family-Friendly Earth Day event. Hundreds of Exhibitors, loads of live music, crafts, games, science experiments and so much more. Learn how to save time, money, and improve your health and the health of the environment. Come explore downtown Fairfield, restaurant mecca and boutique heaven! Location: Fairfield Theatre Company (FTC), 70 Sanford Street, Fairfield, CT Time: 10 AM to 4 PM Sponsoring Organization: Town of Fairfield Earth Day Committee Other Information: FREE Admission and Parking, Rain or Shine! The event is across the street from the train station so "Go Green" and take MetroNorth to join us! Exhibitors, please see form on www.FairfieldEarthDay.org. Contact: Mary Hogue, 203-590-1755, FairfieldEarthDay@gmail.com Website: www.FairfieldEarthDay.org 4th Annual Barkhamsted Earth Day Nature Festival Description: The Town of Barkhamsted honors Mother Nature with its 4th Annual Barkhamsted Earth Day Nature Festival. The area will be abuzz with activities from talks on nature photography, Monarch butterflies, firestarting in the wild, native plants that attract birds, and much, much more. Activities for all ages and construct-your-own bat boxes sponsored by the Friends of American Legion and Peoples State Forests. Bring the kids for a river insect walk, free fly fishing demonstration and lots more. No matter what your interests there is something for everyone at the Festival, including free pizza, hot dogs, baked goods and refreshments. Travelin' Trout will provide the music amid the birdsong and the sounds of the Farmington River. Location: Peoples State Forest Pavilion, East River Road, Barkhamsted Time: 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM Sponsoring Organization(s): Town of Barkhamsted and Friends of American Legion and Peoples State Forest (FALPS) Other Information: Activity is free and open to all. Contact: Don Stein, 860-379-8285, sosipatra@aol.com Website: Not Available Tolland Earth Day: Trail Clean-Up and Scavenger Hunt Description: Join the Tolland Community Women for a Trail Clean-up and scavenger hunt! This event is perfect for Pre-K through 5th grade. See the link below for more information, email Tolland Community Women (tollandcommunitywomen1965@gmail.com), or message via Facebook. Location: Schindler/Schmidt Conservation Area, 344 Sugar Hill Road, Tolland, CT Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Sponsoring Organization(s): Tolland Community Women Other Information: Free & Family friendly! Contact: Jennifer Reynolds, 860-454-4656, tollandcommunitywomen1965@gmail.com Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1692081981097902/ Saturday, May 6, 2017 New London City Wide Clean-up Description: Help protect our environment by joining New London's city-wide clean up! Free bagged Litter pick-up for sites pre-registered by April 28th. Free hazardous waste drop off at New London High School and free bulky waste drop off at the New London Transfer Station. To register your neighborhood or volunteer and receive supplies refer to the contact info below. Location: City Wide New London Time: 9 AM to 1 PM Sponsoring Organization(s): City of New London Other Information: Pre-register to receive garbage bags and yard gloves (donated by ShopRite) for your group. New London residents ONLY (NO CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS). Contact: Judi Cox, 860-447-5243, jcox@ci.new-london.ct.us Website: www.ci.new-london.ct.us Earth Day |
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