Celebrate the Earth
Sat., April 5 • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • GreenFest
South Euclid Community Center, 1370 Victory Drive
Learn how and what to recycle, and simple ways to make a difference. This event is free and for the whole family. There will be exhibits, videos, bake sale and snack bar. Come hear Northeast Ohio environmentalists speak on wind energy, organic lawn care, biodiversity, native plants, green products and sustainability issue. There will be an on-site shredding truck from 10 a.m. - Noon. Two bag limit. This event is sponsored by the South Euclid Recycling Committee. For more information, contact Jean at 216-382-3799, jnadeau@freedoniagroup.com or visit www.cityofsoutheuclid.com/serc.
Fri., April 11 & Sat., April 12 • 6 p.m. • Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour • Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square Center
Movies from the renowned Banff Mountain Film Festival are featured in this tour. Receptions precede the films each night, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. with refreshments and exhibits of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Visit the Green Literature table, participate in one of the Green Raffles to benefit City Fresh and CVNPA’s Towpath Trail maintenance, and don’t forget to sign our large poster board if you carpooled, biked or used mass transit to get to the festival! Tickets: $30-$40. Partial proceeds benefit CAI and Pennies for Peace. For more information, visit www.theedgefilms.com or call (216) 556-0016.
Wed., April 16 • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Univ. of Akron Earth Day
University of Akron, Main Campus, 302 Buchtel Common
‘Do It Now’ for the enviROOment! Featuring a Solar Stage with keynote speakers, art and music, sponsored by Environmental Akron. Over 30 eco-friendly exhibitors, Discovery’s Planet Earth Series in the Student Union Theater, and much more. For more information, visit www.enviroakron.org.
Sat., April 19 • 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. & Sun., April 20 • Noon - 5:30 p.m.
Who’s Your Mama? Earth Day & Environmental Film Festival
The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Downtown Kent
Don’t miss this exceptional event where you can watch environmental films powered by solar energy. This event has everything, including green building tours, booths on Main Street, children films, fashion show of recycled wearable art, film discussions, dance performance, tree plantings and raffle. For a complete listing of movies and other events, visit www.whosyourmama.org or contact Jeff Ingram at 330-673-4970;jingram3@neo.rr.com.
Sat., April 19 • Noon – 4 p.m. • Go Green at the Library
Coventry Village Library, 1925 Coventry Rd.
Bring the entire family for a day of environmental celebration. We will have activities, crafts and door prizes! We will also have free demonstrations and information by local business and groups that promote a Green lifestyle. For more information, contact Melissa O’Grady at 216-321-3400 or check us out online at www.heightslibrary.org.
Sat., April 19 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • City of Hudson Earth Day Event
Parking Lot of Village Way, Across from the Hudson Library & Historical Society
Learn more about recycling, saving energy and water, and how to save the Earth. Indoor displays, activities and more will be held in the Hudson Library and Historical Society on First Street.
For more information, call 330-653-6658, ext. 1010 or visit www.hudsonlibrary.org.
Sat., April 19 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Earth Day at Buffalo Creek
Buffalo Creek Retreat, 8708 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville
Come celebrate Medina County’s 12th Annual Earth Day at one of the Medina County Park District’s newest facilities, Buffalo Creek Retreat, which is just south of Hubbard Valley Park. There will be earth-friendly exhibits, fishing, kids’ activities, food and much more, so bring the whole family for a fun-filled day. Additional parking for this event will be at Hubbard Valley Park with shuttle service provided to Buffalo Creek. Free admission. All ages welcome. For more information, contact the Medina County Park at 330-722-9364.
Sun., April 20 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 19th Annual EarthFest
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
EarthFest is Ohio’s largest environmental educational event and one of the longest standing and most successful Earth Day events in the country. EarthFest is a fun and educational event that offers an opportunity to learn about the many environmental issues that face our community while enjoying the backdrop of fun activities and great entertainment. The theme of EarthFest is “Climate Change Solutions.” For more information, contact the Earth Day Coalition at 216-281-6468; edc@earthdaycoalition.org; www.earthdaycoalition.org.
Sun., April 20 • Noon - 4 p.m. • Earth Day at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Chardon Rd., Kirtland
Come celebrate at this showcase of energy, farmland and wildlife conservation. Discover a solar energy array, wind turbine, hybrid electric/gas cars, composting, eco-fair, children’s crafts and more. Lake County Residents: Free (with ID). Out of county residents: $6; $5 ages 60+, $4 youth 2-11, free under two years old. For more information, call (440) 256-2122; www.lakemetroparks.com.
Sun., April 20 • Noon - 4 p.m. • Earth Day at Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd., Kirtland
“Small changes can make a BIG difference” is the focus of the celebration. Lake Metroparks wants to help its visitors to recycle and reduce their use of plastic. Bring in at least 25 plastic bags and/or plastic bottles to Penitentiary Glen and take home a reusable grocery bag or a reusable water bottle. Meet representatives of local environmental groups at the eco-fair in the Nature Center. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (440) 256-1404; www.lakemetroparks.com.
Tues., April 22 • 1 - 7 p.m. • Scarlet, Gray & Green Fair •
The Ohio State University Wooster Campus
Learn how to save money, eat sustainably, reduce energy use at home, generate your own renewable energy, improve your recycling, reduce transportation energy and costs, reduce our dependence on imported oil, calculate and reduce your Carbon Footprint, and address global warming. There will be food, entertainment, education and door prizes. The event will take place at 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH 44691. For more information, contact Allen Zimmerman at 330-287-1263; zimmerman.7@osu.edu; www.wcsen.org/WCSGGF.
Wed., April 23 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Earth Day at Cleveland State University
Commons Area of the Science Research Bldg. on Euclid Ave.
Celebrate Earthday with the NEW “Student Environmental Movement” group at CSU. For more information, email csu.sem@gmail.com.
April 23, 24 & 25 • The Institute for Open Economic Networks Workshop
Punderson Manor Resort & Conference Center
Join Ed Morrison, Director, I-Open and Policy Analyst, Purdue University, for an innovative, tested approach to building collaboration for economic and workforce development. Gain new insights, roadmaps and tools to develop new ideas and translate them into action. To register online visit, www.123signup.com/event?id=tfpdq. For more information, contact Susan Altshuler at 216-577-9957 or susanaltshuler@gmail.com.
Fri., April 25, 7 & 9 p.m. • Sat., April 26, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sun., April 27, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • North Coast Nature Festival • Rocky River Nature Center
Celebrate the earth’s reawakening at this free weekend festival for nature lovers, featuring “The Nature & Art Show” with wildlife art exhibits, organizational exhibits and other nature-minded vendors. The event also features guest speakers, hikes, a day-long field trip (offsite), live animal programs, children’s activities and more. For more information, contact Dan Crandall at 216-635-3274; dec@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Sat., April 26 • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Think, Buy & Save Green Expo • Shaker Square
This expo is taking place during the North Union Farmers Market, so partipants will have the opportunity to buy locally grown produce while visiting booths promoting a sustainable future for our region. For more information, contact ReZina at 216-421-2100 or rezina@shad.org.
Sat., May 3 • 7:30 a.m. • Walk, Rock & Run • The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Diversity Center’s sixth annual Walk, Rock & Run unifies communities across Northeast Ohio while raising awareness of diversity issues. This year’s Walk/Run will “Go Green!” As a part of this new initiative, participants can bring used printer cartridges to recycle. A “Go Green” booth will educate people on making environmentally friendly choices. For more information, visit our website at www.diversitycenterneo.org.
Sat. & Sun., May 17 & 18 • Noon - Dusk • Hessler Street Fair • Cleveland
The Hessler Street Fair is a spring music and arts tradition in Cleveland and is the primary fund-raiser for the Hessler Neighborhood Association (HNA). The Hessler Street Fair promotes a spirit of togetherness and care-free fun in a home-grown atmosphere of family-friendly entertainment. For more information, call 216-556-3716 or visit www.hessler.org
Sat., May 31 • 1 - 4:30 p.m. • Geauga Sustainable EnergyFest
The West Woods Nature Center • 9465 Kinsman Rd. (Rt. 87) in Russel Township
This event will take a look at current policies, research, development and implementation of residential and commercial sustainable energy systems that are needed to jump-start a Renewable Energy Economy in Ohio. “The Basis and Current Implications of Global Warming” will be the topic of a presentation by Dr. George Collins, Professor Emeritus OSU and Adjunct Prof. Astrophysics at CWRU. David Beach, Director of the GreenCityBlueLake Institute, will introduce Dr. Collins. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to pre-register, call 440-834-4989 or energyfest2008@yahoo.com.