Western PA offers many opportunities for you to help make the day a success. One of the easiest ways to get involved is to volunteer for The Great American Cleanup of PA! Find a location near you and help your county by volunteering for one of the scheduled events.
The City of Pittsburgh will also be offering many activities and events:
The Pittsburgh Zoo is hosting Party for the Planet on 4/24 which is a celebration with games, crafts, and environmentalist tips. There will also be a Green Marketplace with local vendors sharing their green products.
Frick Park Environmental Center is hosting the Urban EcoSteward Woodland Wildflower Walk and Evening Campfire Event on actual Earth Day (4/22). There will be a walk enjoying and identifying the region's wildflowers, followed by marshmallows on the fire.
Schenley Park will be hosting the Panther Hollow Extravaganza to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Volunteers will help to ecologically restore an important part of the park. There will be food and music afterwards for all volunteers.
A little closer to home Evans City will be hosting its 15th Annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday the 24th. There will be exhibits, children's activities, refreshments, and door prizes.
Also, Jennings Environmental Education Center in Prospect is hosting Take Back the Woods: Battling Invasive Species on Saturday the 24th. Volunteers will help restore native habitats in the state park by helping to manage invasive plants. Lunch with some "invasive samples" will be provided, and you get to take home your very own plant!
So there you go, lots to do to lend a hand and take part in the celebration of Earth Day. If you don't take part in any of the organized activities do something on your own. If anything at all, take this day to respect and reflect upon what an awesome place this planet is and thank God every day you get to enjoy it.
For even more information visit: http://www.earthday.org/
Keep it real green.
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