Thursday, April 9, 2009

Earth Day events in the Washington, DC, region

Earth Day is April 22, less than two weeks from now. Earth Day events will take place throughout the month, often on the weekends. I did some quick Web surfing and found these local events:

  • Earth Day on the National Mall: Yes, there will be a big event and a concert downtown. It will happen Sunday, April 19. The Earth Day Network and Green Apple Festival are teaming up to produce it. No exact schedule is available yet, nor is a list of bands. I'll try to get the info ASAP. Meanwhile, check out Earth Day on the National Mall and from Planet Green, the Volunteer Central page, where you can find Earth Day volunteer opportunities in conjunction with the festival and concert.
  • Anacostia River Cleanup and Celebration: Takes place April 18 at 30 sites in D.C., Prince George's County and Montgomery County. Organized by the Anacostia Watershed Society.
  • Volunteer Projects in Montgomery County, Md.: These are happening all month long. The county has an info page for Earth Day 2009 here.
  • Alexandria Earth Day 2009: This event will take place Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Ben Brenman Park. The theme is "Alternative Transport."
  • Earth Day at Loudoun 2009: There seem to be two events happening on two different days in Loudoun County, Va.: An Earth Day Family Dinner at American Flatbread, Wednesday, April 22 at 4:30 p.m.; and an Earth Day Festival at Willow Creek Farm by Clyde's, Sunday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring live music and animal shows.
  • EPA's eCycling Day 2009: Bring your unwanted computer or computer-related equipment for free recycling. Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plateau at National Harbor in P.G. County, Md.
  • A Benefit Concert for All Creation: Music by Robin and Linda Williams, Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Rockville, Md. The concert benefits Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light Organization.
The Earth Day Network's site has an event locator where you can find more events near you.

Want to mention another event? Leave a comment and post the info (and a link). Or e-mail it to mail at greenlistdc.org.

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