City Celebrates EARTH DAY ON THE AVENUE with Free Eco-Friendly Family Events
Saturday, April 21, 2012

Join the City at EARTH DAY ON THE AVENUE on Saturday, April 21, 2012, and participate in various "green-themed" activities and special events, including:

SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST
GREAT AMERICAN BEACH CLEANUP, 8:00 am to 10:00 am - The City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department and Sandoway House Nature Center will sponsor this event at the City's Municipal Beach as part of the nation's largest community improvement program. Volunteers are requested to participate by collecting trash and debris in an effort to promote a cleaner and safer City beach. Supplies will be provided, and community service hours will be awarded. Volunteer registration will be held at the Sandoway Park, located next to the Nature Center, 142 South Ocean Blvd, at 7:45 am and participants will receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last).  For more information, contact Danielle Beardsley at (561) 243-7277 or E-mail beardsleyd@mydelraybeach.com.

DELRAY GREENMARKET, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm - The GreenMarket, located on SE 4th Avenue just south of Atlantic Avenue, invites families and friends to visit with farm animals and learn about their roles in the environment during its Earth Day event. In addition, 500 potted sugar baby watermelon seedlings will be given away FREE. For more information, contact GreenMarket Manager Lori Nolan at (561) 276-7511 or E-mail greenmarket@delraycra.org.

EARTH DAY IN THE PARK, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Noon) - This free event, which is hosted by the City of Delray Beach, welcomes people of all ages to enjoy fun activities and special celebrations at Old School Square Park, located on the northeast corner of Atlantic and NE 2nd Avenues, including: Planting with the Mayor, Environmental Storytelling & Music, Buttons the Clown Goes Green, Marine & Land Animal Encounter & Awareness, Recycled Art Projects & Activities, Alternative & Eco-Friendly Transportation Rides, Water Resources Preservation, Grow & Go - Take Home a Sunflower, Locally Grown Fresh Fruit, Healthy Snacks and Refreshments, Prizes and Giveaways. For more information, contact Jennifer Buce at (561) 243-7138 or E-mail buce@mydelraybeach.com.

EARTH DAY DOWNTOWN, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Visit Downtown's trendy boutiques, unique shops and gourmet restaurants & cafes and receive an environmentally friendly reusable tote bag with purchase (while supplies last) at participating Downtown Delray Beach stores! For more information, contact the Downtown Development Authority at (561) 243-1077.

\For more information, contact the Public Information Office at (561) 243-7190 or E-mail PIO@mydelraybeach.com.

E-mail me when people leave their comments –

You need to be a member of The Coastal Star to add comments!

Join The Coastal Star