The City of Greensboro Office of Sustainability and Resilience (OSR) and its City and community partners will celebrate Earth Day with a festival from noon to 4 pm, on Saturday, April 25, at Keeley Park. Visitor parking is available at the sprayground parking lot, 4110 Keeley Rd., McLeansville. The festival can be accessed from the sprayground parking lot via a marked walking trail or an accessible-friendly shuttle that runs throughout the event.
This free, all-ages event will feature environmental workshops, 50+ community organizations, Eco Bus animal experiences, guided nature walks, kid zone, and a native plant giveaway. Food can be purchased at Taqueria El Azteca & Taco Truck, Scoop Zone, Lucian’s Flame, Jamaica Coast Catering, and The Local & The Lebanese food trucks. Play Earth Day BINGO to win an event t-shirt.
Workshop & Event Schedule
Mini-workshops will be held throughout the day.
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12:30 - 1 pm: Sustainable Insect Pest Management
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1:15 - 1:45 pm: Beyond the Blue Bin: Your Donation's Second Chance
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2 - 2:30 pm: Saving Nature with Your Yard: Homegrown National Parks
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2:45 – 3:15 pm: The Quick and Dirty on Composting: A Beginner's Guide
The City’s Earth Day is sponsored by PPG, NEEF, Duke Energy, Granville Homes, SELS, Sierra Club Foundation, and T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society. See the full list of exhibitors at www.greensboro-nc.gov/earthday.
