Earth Day Events

Celebrating the 40th annual ode to Earth

Apr 13, 2010 at 2:06 pm

The 40th annual Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration features environmental exhibitors and activities, a recycled costume contest and environmental awards. Live music and exciting exhibits throughout the day. Noon-5:30p.m. April 17. Free. Sawyer Point, Downtown riverfront, www.cincinnatiearthday.org or 513-231-7719. More info in the four-page Earth Day insert in this week’s CityBeat.

Local artists present an Earth Day Art Installation featuring sculptures made from recycled materials. Noon April 16. Free. Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine Sts., Downtown.

The Neyer Properties Earth Day Event is a half day seminar on greener living. Free. 1-6 p.m. April 22. Keystone Park, 2135 Dana Ave., Evanston, www.neyer1.com.

The Cincinnati Zoo’s Earth Day event has eco-friendly crafts for kids, special animal exhibits, tours of the zoo’s LEED Certified Education Building and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 24. Normal zoo admission applies. 3400 Vine St., Avondale, 513-281-4700.

Go Green is offering free trees, information on sustainable living, kids’ activities and more at the Fort Thomas Earth Day event. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 24. Free. Clock Tower in the Towne Center on North Fort Thomas Avenue, Fort Thomas, www.gogreencampbell.org.

Enjoy music, face painting, food, activities, door prizes, lectures, vendors and resources designed to educate the community on the environment at the annual thinkGREEN event. Noon-6 p.m. April 24. Free. Marvin’s Organic Gardens, 205 U.S. Route 42, South Lebanon, 513-932-3319.

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