Pack up your family and your used batteries for Cincinnati's celebration of the
41st Earth Day, Saturday, April 16, from noon until 5:30 pm at Sawyer Point downtown.
The free event features live music and displays of everything from life
in the river to an environmental puppet show. This year, the first 200
pounds of dry cell batteries and a limited number of laptops, digital
cameras, cell phones and other electronics will be recycled for free.
The Turkeys,
Wild Carrot and
Night Flyer
will take the stage through the day, punctuating a series of
presentations highlighting local conservation efforts. Exhibitors
include
Sunrock Farm and Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO)—Sunrock Farm brings animals to pet and ORSANCO brings its
"Life Below the Water Line," 2,200-gallon aquarium filled with fish that live in the Ohio River.
As in past years, Environmental Awards will go to outstanding citizens, businesses, students, government agencies and teachers.
Do Good:
•
Be part of a giant living painting. Wear a black shirt to Earth Day and be a part of artist Daniel Dancer's vision for "Pick up America."
•
Buy stuff.
Whether you want a t-shirt, a coffee mug or a notepad, the Greater
Cincinnati Earth Coalition gives you a chance to show (or wear) your
support.
• Join the movement.
Volunteer to help at Cincinnati's Earth Day.
By Elissa Yancey
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