Earth Day originated in 1970 and now occurs in more than 175 countries each year! Started to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth and her natural resources and environment, Earth Day can serve as a great tool to teach your kids more about this planet we live on, recycling and so much more.
WAYS TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY
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EVENTS
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| Peggy Notebaert's Earth Day Family EventSaturday, April 22 | 1-4pmJoin us as we enjoy the best of what Mother Nature has to offer – the chance to explore, discover, get muddy, and play! Grab a net and catch critters in the pond; make a mud pie; become an expert birder; build a fort and more. The opportunities are endless when you’re playing in Nature’s playground!
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| Peggy Notebaert - Be an Earth Day VolunteerSaturday, April 22 | 10am-12pmJoin the Lincoln Park Conservancy’s stewardship efforts this Earth Day. Participants must be at least 18 years old. RSVP now to lend a hand!
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| Peggy Notebaert - Recycling & ShreddingSaturday, April 22 | 10am-1pmJoin us for a community shred day in the Nature Museum paver lot. Bring your paper documents for shredding and electronics for recycling pick up.
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| Peggy Notebaert's Plants for PollinatorsNow On SaleBring your garden to life! Choose from our array of horticulturist-selected perennials while supplies last! Thank you to event sponsor Rose Pest Solutions.
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The Forge Lemont Quarries - Celebrate Mother Earth!Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 Join us for a fun and fulfilling festival at The Forge to celebrate our amazing planet and discover small ways we can make a BIG impact!
The event is FREE to all! However, we encourage and appreciate a $5 donation per person. All contributions will go towards restoration and community-focused projects in the Heritage Quarries Recreation Area. Come over for a super fun day for (what we think is) the best cause!
Our lineup includes a hug-a-tree nature trail, vendor village, activities for kids, workshops for all ages, conservation projects, live entertainment, food trucks, additional donation-required activities (fun run and fishing derbies), and so much more!
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