Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Earth Day Events 2016


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.
RSVP to Michelle Spinei at 203-629-2151 Ext. 102 or michelle@gltrust.org.
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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.
·                Saturday, April 30
·                Island Beach parking lot
·                9:30 am - 12:15 pm
·                2 cans of Tuna or Fruit per box of paper or $2/box
·                Box size similar to 10-ream case, 12" x 18" x 12", maximum 5 boxes
·                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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RESOURCES:

Website for Audubon Schoolyard Habitat Program:
Anyone interested should contact Francesca.williams18@gmail.com or 914-557-4643.


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/

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