Down to Earth
The adage “every day is Earth Day” rings especially true given the current state of the environment. Many local organizations are offering ways to commemorate the occasion through Earth-friendly events this weekend.
Gratitude to the Woods with Julia Orquera Bianco
Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m,.
Burnet Woods, 3251 Brookline Ave.
FREE
www.cincycac.org/gratitude-to-the-woods
The Contemporary Arts Center joins UC Students for Burnet Woods, the Sierra Club Miami Group, Permabuds, and other organizations for Spring Fest in the Woods – An Earth Day Celebration.
The CAC’s Summer 2022 CoLAB artist Julia Orquera Bianco, whose projects were rooted in Burnet Woods and its community, will lead an artmaking and reflection table, along with CAC Community Programs Manager and artist/writer Pedal Miranda.
The art-making project is just one part of Spring Fest which also includes
10 a.m. – Yoga with World Peace Yoga
11 a.m. – Music by Comet Bluegrass All-Stars
12 p.m. – UC Environmental Studies picnic
1 p.m. – Nature Walk with Cincinnati Wildflower Preservation Society
Earth Day Party
HighGrain Brewing & Kitchen, 6860 Plainfield Road
Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
highgrainbrewing.com
The brewery is on a journey toward carbon neutrality! Join HighGrain for the Silverton Community Trash Pickup at 8 a.m., with gloves and trash bags. Then reward yourself with brunch at 10 a.m. Live music starts at 11 a.m., with afternoon activities that include Potting Seeds & Plants with Benkens (bring a reusable container), dogs from Save The Animals Foundation, the Longbottom Farm Ducks, and local vendors and partners all day lon.
Earth Day Celebration
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Events included in Zoo admission
cincinnatizoo.org/events/party-for-the-planet
Visit the Zoo to enjoy educational activities led by AmeriCorps members and local conservation partners located throughout the Zoo, including Animal Chats and enrichment with Black Rhino, giraffes, gorilla, bonobos, and cougars. Vendors includde Osmia Bee, Civic Garden Center, Gorman Heritage Farm, and Cincinnati Wildflower Preservation Society,
Earth Day @ Findlay Market with Hamilton Co. R3source
Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Findlay Market, 1801 Race St.
www.findlaymarket.org/marketevents/earth-day
Hamilton Co. R3source & Findlay Market partner for fun Earth Day activities. Enjoy the “Wasted Food Stops With Us” food upcycling demos every hour at Elaine’s Kitchen. Bring your hard-to-recycle items such as oral Care Items, deodorant, plastic Cards (like gift cards, office supplies, and sock and they’ll recycle them for you.
KWA West Chester Shredding Event
Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
9277 Centre Pointe Drive
www.eventbrite.com/kwa-west-chester-free-earth-day
Keller Williams Advisors hosts a FREE shredding event. Each carload can bring up to five boxes to shred for free. Each shred participant will be placed in a drawing for a $100 Visa gift card. Kids will enjoy earth day crafts and have a chance to visit with the West Chester Fire Department.
Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival
Saturday April 22, 12–5 p.m.
Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road
FREE
cincinnatiearthdayorg.mailchimpsites.com
With more than 125 exhibitors, music, vegetarian foods, and beer from Madtree Brewing Company, this festival is one of the best environmental education events in the region. Families can enjoy the Earth Day even if it's only at their local park, traditionally the first fun family outdoor event of the year!
Earth Day Relaxation Yoga
Saturday, April 22, 3 p.m.
College Hill Yoga, 5838 Hamilton Ave.
Cost: $15 if registered; $20 at the door
www.alternativeyoga.net
Join Alternative Yoga for a special Earth Day practice, complete with an uplifting music playlist. A yin-restorative class, with optional reiki healing, this session is meant to help people heal ourselves so they can help heal the world around us.