There are many small things we can do for our planet that will have a positive impact for the greater good. Things like adding reusable eating utensils to your everyday carry, bringing reusable bags for shopping and consolidating online orders to minimize package waste.
We only have one Earth, friends, and it's never too late to learn how to be a good steward of our beautiful blue planet. Earth Day is officially Thursday, April 22, and these Earth Day events are great places to learn more and have fun at the same time.
Saturday, April 17
Earth Day OTR, noon-5 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Reggae DJ, food, drinks, environmental nonprofit organizations, eco-friendly goods for purchase and activities for kids and adults. washingtonpark.org.
Sunday, April 18
Burnet Woods Cleanup, 11 a.m., 228-256 Burnet Woods Drive, Corryville. Part of the Great Global Cleanup.
Monday, April 19
NKU Earth Week, Northern Kentucky University, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights. Runs April 19-22. Combination of virtual and in-person events that include films, hydroponics workshop, recycling presentations, advocacy panels, seed giveaways and more. nku.edu.
Thursday, April 22
Earth Day in Great Parks, free entry into all Hamilton County Great Parks without the need for a Great Parks motor vehicle permit. greatparks.org.
Earth Day Wildflower Walk, 1 p.m., Caldwell Nature Preserve, 430 W. North Bend Road, Carthage. Adults can learn about wildflowers during this walk. cincinnatiparks.com.
Koko Earth Day Celebration, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Koko, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Shop will be sharing resources to help you make planet-loving changes, giveaways and more. Free gift with any purchase made on Earth Day.
Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen, 7747 Kenwood Road, Sycamore Township. Free flowers to first 100 guests.
Virtual Greater Cincinnati Earth Day, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition sponsors this online event, which is usually held at Summit Park in Blue Ash. cincinnatiearthday.com.
Saturday, April 24
Art & Earth Day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. Painting demonstrations, lectures, guided hikes, Plein Air painting competition, kids yoga class and puppet show. Happy hour at noon in the Fretboard Beer Garden. Free admission. pyramidhill.org.
Contemporary Art Center's Spring Family Festival, noon-3 p.m., Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum Grand Pavilion, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. Art and nature-related events in the pavilion include making seed bombs, painting with natural dyes, designing a flower crown and games. Free. pyramidhill.org.
Covington's Great American Cleanup, 9 a.m.-noon various neighborhoods in Covington. Volunteer to pick up trash, remove brush, plant trees and flowers and help with general beautification. keepcovingtonbeautiful.com.
Earth Day Tree Planting, 9 a.m.-noon, Withrow Nature Preserve, Trout Lily Trailhead, 7075 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township. Plant trees and shrubs to replace area where a former cabin was removed. Social distancing, mask wearing and sanitation recommendations will be followed. Register by April 22. greatparks.org.
Earth Day Tree Planting, 9 a.m.-noon, Triple Creek, 2700 Buell Road, Colerain Township. Transitioning mowed areas along road into a more natural habitat. Social distancing, mask wearing and sanitation recommendations will be followed. Register by April 22. greatparks.org.
Earth Day Tree Planting, 9 a.m.-noon, Mitchell Memorial Forest, 5401 Zion Road, Cleves. Replacing trees that have been lost over the years as the park has been developed. Social distancing, mask wearing and sanitation recommendations will be followed. Register by April 22. greatparks.org.
Electronics Recycling Drop-Off, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub, 911 Evans St., Lower Price Hill. Cash only fees required for all electronic items, batteries and bulbs. $10 per carload of miscellaneous electronics, $25 per small TV/monitor, $35 per large TV/monitor, $15 per small appliances with refrigerants, $25 per large appliances with refrigerants. cincinnatirecyclingandreusehub.org.
Ephemeral Blooms in Burnet with Rama Kasturi, 10 a.m., Burnet Woods, 3251 Brookline Ave., Corryville. Join the Lloyd Library and Museum and Dr. Rama Kasturi for a spring excursion identifying blooming flowers and trees. Reservations required. Free. eventbrite.com.
GreenUp Day at California Woods, 9 a.m., California Woods, 5400 Kellogg Ave., California. Help with beautification. cincinnatiparks.com.
Native Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bowyer Farm, 2210 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason. Buy pollinator-friendly plants grown by Cincinnati Zoo's horticulture team. Part of Klosterman Baking Company's Save Our Bees campaign. Masks and social distancing required. Plant sales happen April 24, May 8, May 22, June 12, June 26, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Sept. 25 and Oct. 9. Appointments required. Note: April 24 and May 8 events are already at capacity. To make reservations for future sales, visit cincinnatizoo.org/horticulture/horticulture_events.
Volksmarch Celebrates Butterflies, 9 a.m., Germania Society of Cincinnati, 3529 W. Kemper Road, Colerain Township. Walkers can register anytime between 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and must complete trail by 4:30 p.m. Souvenir pins with butterfly motif included with $5 registration fee. Coffee and pastries for purchase. germaniasociety.com.
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