EVENTS:
Help beautify Greenwich Land
Trust’s American Chestnut Sanctuary in
celebration of Earth Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at
Burning Tree Road in Greenwich. Follow the event signs.
Volunteers will plant native trees and flowers, remove invasive
vines and witness a wildlife release with Wildlife in Crisis.
There are activities for all ages. The event is free.
Lunch will be provided by Whole Foods Market in Greenwich.
The rain date is Sunday, April 24.
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Greenwich Library - Saturday, April 23, from
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Celebrate Earth Day with
Animal Embassy. Families will meet
incredible Animal Ambassadors representing diverse habitats such as a Eurasian
Eagle Owl, an Australian Eclectus Parrot and a Flemish Giant Rabbit. Participants
will also discuss the significance of Earth Day and the challenges and
successes of wildlife conservation. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
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Energize Connecticut Center
Hosts Annual Earth Day Celebration
On Saturday, April 23, the Energize Connecticut partners will
host the Annual Earth Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Energize
Connecticut Center, located at 122 Universal Drive North in North
Haven. The event is free of charge and open to the public. Family--friendly entertainment and
educational, energy-focused activities are scheduled throughout the day.
Build musical instruments out of recycled and reused materials
with Bash the Trash Environmental Arts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Participate in
"Energy Blast" and "Fantastic Forces" with Mad Science from
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Engage in a FIRST interactive robot demonstration.
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Bruce Museum
- Wild Reading: Animals in Children’s Book Art Exhibition / March 26 – July 3, 2016
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Spring is here! Time
to clear out your old financial statements, medical records and documents that
contain sensitive and personal information and bring them along to the paper
shredding event sponsored by GRAB and Greenwich Green & Clean. We do ask
that you sort out your materials so that we are not shredding extraneous
material. This only holds up the line unnecessarily.
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Saturday, April 30
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Island Beach parking lot
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9:30 am - 12:15 pm
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2 cans of Tuna or Fruit per
box of paper or $2/box
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Box size similar to 10-ream
case, 12" x 18" x 12", maximum 5 boxes
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All non-sensitive papers,
folders, envelopes, paper clips, plastic binders and covers MUST be removed and
recycled with regular single stream recycling. Staples are ok.
Food will be donated to
Neighbor-to-Neighbor. Paper is shredded on-site and properly recycled.
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April LEGO Drive at Greenwich Sentinel - donations may be made at 28 Bruce Park Ave btwn 9am-3pm weekdays
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April LEGO Drive at Greenwich Sentinel - donations may be made at 28 Bruce Park Ave btwn 9am-3pm weekdays
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RESOURCES:
Website for Audubon Schoolyard Habitat Program:
Information on grant opportunities for schoolyard habitats:
Rogers International School in Stamford – Green Team website:
Spring and summer energy saving tips:
Article on Parkway Tower Garden:
http://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/aeroponic-harvest-time-at-parkway-school-tower-to-table-in-ten-feet-or-less-60185/
