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Celebrating Earth Day in the Hartford 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 Hartford area will focus on educating children about how their actions can affect the earth - for the better, or for the worse. Check out these Earth Day events in New Haven County and Fairfield County too.
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Let's Celebrate Earth Day!, Newington
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Little chefs will put on their aprons and focus on foods that grow from the earth. They will prepare homemade fruit jam and granola bars, and plan their own vegetable garden. Same class offered on April 22 and 23.
Stew Leonard's, 3475 Berlin Turnpike, Newington
Town of Enfield Earth Day Celebration, Enfield
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Enjoy a fun day featuring food, activities for children, and information on ways to live "greener." Free.
19 N Main Street, Enfield
Earth Day: Life Skills, Hartford
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Head to the Downtown Library and learn about the importance of working to save the planet and how to make flower seed pods. Free.
500 Main Street, Hartford
Lutz Children's Museum, Manchester
Friday, April 22, 2016
Celebrate the planet, plant a garden, meet an endangered animal, and learn how to protect the Earth and all its living creatures.
247 South Main Street, Manchester
Earth Day Movie, Farmington
Friday, April 22, 2016
Celebrate Earth Day at the library with a special viewing of the magnificent Disneynature film Earth. Free.
6 Monteith Drive, Farmington
Let's Celebrate Earth Day!, Newington
Friday, April 22, 2016
Focus on foods that grow from the earth, prepare homemade fruit jam and granola, make a homemade bird feeder, and plant your own vegetable.
Stew Leonard's, 3475 Berlin Turnpike, Newington
Earth Day Storytime, Windsor
Friday, April 22, 2016
Celebrate the day at the library with a special story time and upcycling craft program in which children will use recycled and scrap materials to make beautiful treasures. Free.
323 Broad Street, Windsor
Indian Rock Nature Preserve, Bristol
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Enjoy hikes and rides, farm tours and programs, and activities related to Earth Day. Free.
501 Wolcott Road, Bristol
Flamig Farm, Simsbury
Saturday, April 23, 2016
The day's attractions include the petting zoo, tractor hay rides, pony rides, face painting, and a bounce house. Rain date is April 24.
7 Shingle Mill Road, Simsbury
Imagine Nation, Bristol
Saturday, April 23, 2016
This family-friendly celebration will include special guests and activities designed to help children care for the planet.
One Pleasant Street, Bristol
Clean Up Southington! Earth Day Event, Southington
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Bring gloves and clippers, and help remove invasive plants, clean up the Quinn River, and plant native flowers. Free.
Meet at various locations (see MP calendar entry)
Earth Fair 2016, Glastonbury
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Join the Connecticut Audubon Society in its annual celebration of the environment. This family-oriented event features displays, activities, live bird of prey, entertainment, a children's theater performance, and baked goods.
1361 Main Street, Glastonbury
