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Celebrating Earth Day in the New Haven Area
On April 22, people across the world celebrate Earth Day by exploring their local environments, learning how to protect the natural world, and finding new ways to become "more green." Plenty of eco-friendly events in the New Haven area will focus on educating children about how their actions can affect the earth - for better, or for worse. Check out fun events happening in Fairfield County and Hartford County too.
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Earth Day Celebration, Hamden
Saturday, April 16, 2016
This family-oriented celebration will feature food, music, face painting, a scavenger hunt, bird feeder crafting, and woodworking projects. Don't miss the bird walk and a magic show. Free.
Hamden Middle School, 2623 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden
Earth Day at Yale Peabody, New Haven
Friday, April 22, 2016
Experience specimens from the museum's collections that are rarely on display, and engage in fun activities for the entire family.
170-219 Whitney Avenue, New Haven
Meigs Point Nature Center, Madison
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Meet live raptors, take a guided walk, and peruse mineralogy, geology, and archeology exhibits. Free.
1288 Boston Post Road, Madison
Energize Connecticut Center, New Haven
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Discover the role of energy in our everyday lives, and enjoy a day filled with family-friendly education and entertainment, including animals, Mad Science, magic, and Billy the Clown. Free.
122 Universal Drive North, New Haven
21st Annual Earth Day Celebration, Woodbury
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Spend the day in Hollow Park, where festivities will include children's activities, some of the best food trucks in the state, musical performances, and more than 130 vendors. Free.
Hollow Road, Woodbury
Earth Day Program, Guilford
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Enjoy live entertainment and games, learn about recycling, repurposing, and maintaining clean waterways, and complete an Earth Day passport for the chance to earn a tree to plant at home. Free.
Town Green, Whitfield Street, Guilford
Ansonia Nature Center, Ansonia
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Get up close to animals, learn from environmental exhibitors, take a wildflower walk, and enjoy food and snacks from local vendors. Free.
10 Deerfield Lane, Ansonia
8th Annual Rock to Rock Ride, New Haven
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Ride from West Rock to East Rock for a great cause, and along the way, eat tasty food, hear great music, and explore the city's parks and neighborhoods.
358 Springside Avenue, New Haven
Earth Day Cleanup, Waterbury
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Looking for an opportunity to volunteer? Help clean up the Downtown area, and then enjoy a free lunch. Free.
Union Street, near Mall, Waterbury
