April 22, 2023 |
Published by Julie Buchanan
Henrico County's free, family-friendly Earth Day festival will feature live music and activities, including face painting, seed planting, inflatables and a sensory-friendly activity tent. Food trucks will have refreshments available for purchase. The festival, hosted by the Division of Recreation and Parks and Keep Henrico Beautiful, also will offer opportunities to learn about sustainability initiatives and resources available in Henrico, including energy efficiency, residential solar, electric vehicles, recycling and preserving green space, air quality and more. Tech For Troops will collect retired technology that will be refurbished to help veterans in need. A list of equipment that will be accepted is at https://techfortroops.org/donations/.
April 22, 2023 |
Published by Julie Buchanan
This year’s Earth Day festival features local vendors from RVA Big Market, Studio Two Three, live music, local food and drink and free demonstrations all day long.
April 21, 2023 |
Published by Julie Buchanan
The Powhatan Earth Day Festival will include exhibits, children's activities, kettle corn and more.
April 15, 2023 |
Published by Julie Buchanan
Enjoy outdoor activities while learning about ways to be environmentally friendly in Chesterfield. Entertainment, food trucks, recycling vendors, onsite large trucks and live demonstrations.
April 23, 2022 |
Published by Julie Buchanan
Chesterfield County Public Library will host a fun-filled day in honor of Earth Day, April 23, 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., at the Central Library branch. Registration is required for these programs. Registration opens April 9 on the CCPL calendar. Schedule of events 10:30-11:15 a.m. Spinning Tops with SCRAP RVA Turn discarded CDs into spinning tops! Geared toward ages 5-10. Adults welcome! Noon-1 p.m. Vermicomposting & Traditional Composting Learn the... Read More
April 23, 2022 |
Published by Julie Buchanan
Join New Kent County Parks and Recreation for an Earth Day celebration at Pine Fork Park! There will be crafts, food trucks, volunteer opportunities, youth baseball and more.
April 23, 2022 |
Published by Julie Buchanan
Concerned Citizens of Charles City County is partnering with Charles City Elementary School for an Earth Day celebration Saturday, April 23, on school grounds. The event will begin with a litter cleanup at 10 a.m. Free lunch will be served at 12:30, followed by ecology programs for all ages (by University of Richmond students and faculty). There will also be music and pony rides.
April 22, 2022 |
Published by Julie Buchanan
Hopewell Recreation and Parks will host event for all ages throughout Crystal Lake Park. There will be gardening activities, sensory play, crafts and outdoor games. The park’s paved trail will transform into a scavenger hunt, story-walk and more! Event is free but registration is required. Hopewell Recreation and Parks will follow all CDC and VDH recommended guidelines.
April 22, 2022 |
Published by Julie Buchanan
Powhatan County will host an Earth Day celebration April 22, 4-6 p.m. on the Powhatan Courthouse Village Green, 3880 Old Buckingham Road. Visit educational and informational booths with child-friendly activities. Free.
April 22, 2022 |
Published by Julie Buchanan
Henrico County will host an Earth Day and Energy Fair on Friday April 22, 3-6 p.m. at the Fairfield Area Library. Learn about energy and sustainability initiatives and resources available in Henrico County. There will be music and activities, and refreshments will be available for purchase. The event will be co-hosted by Henrico Libraries, Henrico Energy Management, Henrico Recreation and Parks, and Keep Henrico Beautiful. An organized tour of the... Read More
