This Friday marks the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day, an international holiday in support of environmental protection that began in the U.S. in 1970. More and more cities across the world, just like Cincinnati, are recognizing Earth Day, spreading environmental information, and getting the community involved. Here are seven ways to make a difference on Earth Day in Cincinnati.
Art Academy of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Parks Present: Earth Day
Students from the Art Academy of Cincinnati have partnered with Cincinnati Parks and the Cincinnati Art Museum to host a free Earth Day event at Seasongood Pavilion in Eden Park from 3:30 p.m.-7:30 pm. According to a press release this “community-based event is designed to inspire creative problem solving and focused conversations on climate change, deforestation, water pollution, and other eco-issues.” The event includes speaking presentations and art exhibitions with child art materials on design, art and creativity from Art Academy of Cincinnati students. Non-profit organizations, musicians, dancers and local food trucks BOL and Fire on High will also be joining in on the festivities. Seasongood Pavilion in Eden Park is located at 1600 Art Museum Dr., Eden Park. Find out more information at www.facebook.com/events.
The Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition is celebrating Earth Day’s 52nd anniversary with a free party at Summit Park in Blue Ash with a full schedule of events from noon-5 p.m.. According to their website, the party will have over 125 exhibits and vendors, local live music, local vegetarian food, craft beer from MadTree Brewery and an expected attendance of over 8,000 people. Families are encouraged to get outside and join for the featured environmental education presentations. Summit Park is located at 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Visit cincinnatiearthday.org for more information.
Hamilton County R3Source's Wasted Food Stops With Us Day
Hamilton County R3Source presents “Wasted Food Stops with Us” Day on Wednesday, April 27. Celebrate the value of food with educational activities running from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Breakfast starts in OTR (1814 Race St.) where people will learn about local nonprofits and businesses like Deeper Roots Coffee, Findlay Market and The Civic Garden Center. Lunch at noon brings a virtual symposium on “Food Recovery and Community Health.” The day-long event concludes with a happy hour celebration at High Grain Brewery (6860 Plainfield Rd., Silverton), where people can “enjoy a drink and learn how to become a part of Greater Cincinnati’s food recovery community,” per a press release. Visit hamiltoncountyr3source.org to find out more information.
West Side Brewing's Repair Fair
Join West Side Brewing's Repair Fair on April 24 from 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. and finally check off that DIY fix-it project hanging over your head. The crew of volunteer fixers will help you save your beloved broken items from being thrown away. While offering specialized fixing for outdoor equipment, the repair fair also provides general carpentry, sewing and electronic fixing as well. Westside Brewery is located at 3044 Harrison Ave., Westwood. Find out more information at www.westsidebrewing.com.
Great Parks' Woodland Mound Earth Day
The Earth Day event at Woodland Mound will include the removal of invasive honeysuckle. Volunteers will work to prepare for the extension of the Hedgeapple Trail. The event starts at noon at the Weston Shelter on Woodland Mound Drive. Located north of 8250 Old Kellogg Rd., Withamsville. The on-site contact is Dan Hart, 513-250-0925. Learn more at greatparks.org.
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