It's almost Earth Day, and the town's a lineup of activities that aim to up your green game throughout April. Festivities kick off on Saturday at the River Legacy Nature Center with an Earth Day Festival poised to blend education with outdoor fun. According to the City of Arlington, expect nature walks and story time sessions to fill the day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., sans any cost.
Students and Earth lovers should mark April 21 on their calendars, when the University of Texas at Arlington dives into Earth Day celebrations at Brazos Park. The university is tackling the big day with a mix of activities and information to spur on sustainability efforts. Just swing by between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to join in — the UTA website has the full scoop for those hungry for knowledge. And the Arlington ISD isn't sitting this dance out, gearing up for their third annual Earth Day bash on April 26 at the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Education Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Looking for some DIY Earth Day action? Arlington's Parks & Recreation department challenges families to embrace Mother Nature with a variety of outdoor activities. Their Virtual Resource Center dishes out ideas to engage kiddos with the great outdoors. Meanwhile, waste reduction gets a personal touch with a peculiar family challenge that involves using clear containers to visually gauge daily trash output. More curious folks can dive into the art of composting with easy recipes and tips simply by clicking through to the city's resource pages.
