Earth Day gets month-long treatment with happenings aplenty
Local nonprofit Gallatin Valley Earth Day has announced an extended slate of events to celebrate Earth Day 2021. Take part throughout the month of April with virtual and in-person activities that focus on the health of our planet.
The group and its partners will host numerous events, including:
– Earth Day Festival at Bozeman Public Library on Saturday, April 17th with music, food, exhibits and children’s activities from 10am–1pm
– Bozeman CleanUp Week, April 17th–24th (kits available online and at Earth Day Fest)
– Virtual Talks covering topics like Zero Waste, Wind Energy, Landscaping for Birds, Composting, Climate Change, Jobs in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficient Homes
– Walking Tours including ‘Plants for Birds in the Learning Garden’ and other excursions in Story Mill Park
– Virtual Art Class with local artists helping participants draw nature while enjoying local wine and cheese
– Films including 2040 and The Need to Grow
– Book Club discussing Grain by Grain with special guest author Bob Quinn
– Earth Day Trail through the parks featuring exhibits
These events are FREE and open to the public. Find additional details at www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org, where you can also find more information about the Earth Day Passport. Earn stamps, then submit for a drawing to win a prize!
Gallatin Valley Earth Day encourages local citizen action to help protect our planet from right here in the Gallatin Valley. The group came together in creation of a Bozeman festival that celebrates this vital work. Learn more by visiting the aforementioned website. •
