Earth Day is 41 years old this week and has generated creative thinking and lots of enthusiasm over the time. If you’re looking to get your “green” on for Earth Day, here is a sampling of events in the Des Moines area:
Des Moines Botanical Center—Enjoy free admission to the Des Moines Botanical Center on Earth Day - Friday, April 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department and Metro Waste Authority—The Earth Day “Trash Bash” will activate a host of volunteers to clear away winter debris, remove invasive species to improve wildlifehabitat, clean up litter, and beautify parks, trails, cemeteries and other public spaces. Special events including performances, refreshments and awards will be included. One highlight is unveiling of artwork made from trash cleaned from river cleanups. The art is on public display from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main lobby atrium of the Wallace State Office Building, located at 502 East Ninth St. in Des Moines. Artist David Williamson and DNR staff will be available during this time to greet visitors and answer questions. For details on “Trash Bash” events, call Callie Le'au Courtright at (515) 248-6380 or visit www.dmparks.org.
Science Center of Iowa—An IMAX film festival will offer back-to-back showings of IMAX documentary films Born to be Wild, Tornado Alley and Wild Ocean and a discount price is available for all three! Check out the Des Moines Area Regional Transit hybrid-electric diesel bus from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm – the green way to get around in Des Moines! For details on show times, visit http://www.sciowa.org.
US Postal Service—While not solely a Des Moines event, the United States Postal service has released a set of 16 “green” stamps designed to education about ways to be more planet friendly. Unveiled on April 15, 2011, these are Forever stamps and offer ideas on everything from planting trees and using public transportation when possible to replacing light bulbs and turning down the thermostat. To learn more, visit the web site at http://www.usps.com/green/gogreenstamps.htm.
No excuse not to celebrate! And if not with one of these events, why not plant a tree?
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