Today is officially Earth Day, but these days we also celebrate April as Earth Month and this week as Earth Week. It seems like a lot of celebrating, but when you’re celebrating (or at least acknowledging) an entire planet it can take some time.
Why not take some time this week to mark Earth Day, Week, and Month with your family? Here are a few ideas to get you started.
– Spend an afternoon checking out the trails at one of our awesome local, state, and national parks like Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center or the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Check out STL Today’s Trails of the Week for more ideas.
– The St. Louis Zoo is having it’s own Earth Day event with games and prizes.
– Check out St. Louis’ Earth Day Festival on Sunday. It’s the 25th anniversary of the Festival and a great opportunity to try out some new activities.
Experience Earth Day at the 2nd largest celebration in the country!
Be part of a community tradition at the 25th anniversary of the St. Louis Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 27th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Muny Grounds of Forest Park. Enjoy three stages of entertainment, learn about sustainable products and services offered by local businesses, meet area non-profits that share the mission of Earth Day, and participate in a variety of hands-on educational activities.
At 12 p.m., join the Honorable Mayor Francis G. Slay at the USAgain Main Stage for the opening ceremony, when Earth Day Action Grants will be awarded to successful projects. The Festival officially kicks off with the All Species Parade and all are welcome to join this costume pedestrian parade through the event grounds, led by the Joia World Percussion Ensemble.
Before the Festival opens, make your way to the Community Stage area to enjoy free activities from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. including yoga, face painting and henna, or make a mask in preparation for the All Species Parade. Yoga will also be offered at 3 p.m. by Registered Yoga Teacher Rebekah Jarchow of LotusEaterYoga; bring a mat or blanket and meet at the information booth to participate.
A themed-neighborhood booth layout makes it easy to navigate the Festival and experience all the celebration has to offer. Visitors can explore the following neighborhoods: Alternative Transportation and Fuels; Arts and Crafts; the Earth Day Café; Energy and Green Building; the Farmers Market; Home and Pets; Nature, Recreation and Wildlife; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; and, Wellness and Spirituality.