Spring Birds and Bagels
Saturday, April 17
8am-11am
Huntley Meadows Park
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley/calendar.htm
From 8 to 11 a.m. at Huntley Meadows Park, adults search for warblers, thrushes, waterfowl as we approach the peak of spring migration. Enjoy a continental breakfast at the center. Bring binoculars and field guides. The cost is $8 per person. For reservations, call 703-768-2525.
Green Spring Garden Markets
Saturday, April 17
9am-1pm
Green Spring Gardens
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/events.htm
Local growers offer shrubs, native plants and wildflowers, ornamental grasses and unusual perennials and annuals at Green Spring Gardens from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 703-642-5173.
Skywatching at Sky Meadows State Park
Saturday, April 17
7:45pm to 10:45pm
Sky Meadows State Park, near Paris, Virginia
http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=2004
Join Sean O’Brien, staff astronomer of the Albert Einstein Planetarium, and other local amateur astronomers, for public telescopic observing under dark, star-filled skies, away from city lights. The evening begins with a short night sky orientation at dusk, followed by telescopic observing of various astronomical objects.
Sky Meadows State Park is west of Washington, D.C. on US Route 17 North, 1 mile south of US Route 50, or 7 miles north of Interstate 66, Exit 23. The park contact phone number is (540) 592-3556. There is a $4 parking fee per car. Please cover flashlights with a red filter or a brown paper bag. Dress warmly. In case of clouds or rain, an amateur astronomer will lead a short alternate program.
2nd Annual Mother’s Day Craft Show
Saturday, April 24
9am - 3pm
Providence RECenter - Falls Church, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/prorec.htm
Providence RECenter invites you to attend the 2010 craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Browse selections from 40 to 50 of the area’s top artists and crafters. The admission is free. For more information, call 703-698-1351.
Park Manager Walk and Talk
Saturday, April 24
4pm - 6pm
Huntley Meadows Park
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley/calendar.htm
Adults take a spring hike at Huntley Meadows Park from 4 to 6 p.m. with park manager Kevin Munroe. Share questions and concerns about the park. To make a reservation, call 703-768-2525. This event is free.
National Sustainable Design Expo
Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25
National Mall - Washington D.C.
http://www.epa.gov/P3/
The 6th Annual National Sustainable Design Expo is scheduled to take place on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on April 24 - 25, 2010. This event was created to bring together professional scientists, engineers, and business leaders around innovations designed to advance economic growth while reducing environmental impact. The Expo showcases the innovative designs of the P3 student teams addressing alternative energy technologies, collection, purification and distribution of water, agricultural practices to reduce pesticide run-off, new technologies for green buildings and many more approaches to improve society's sustainability. In addition, it provides a forum for the government, non-profit and business community to demonstrate their diverse approaches to sustainability.
Climate Rally
Sunday, April 25, 2010
11am - 7pm
National Mall - Washington D.C.
http://www.earthday.org/climaterally
On Sunday, April 25, Earth Day Network will organize a massive climate rally on The National Mall to demand Congress pass strong legislation. The Climate Rally will include notable speakers Reverend Jesse Jackson, film director, James Cameron, AFL-CIO President, Richard Trumka, Olympic gold medalist, Billy Demong, producer, Trudie Styler, author, Margaret Atwood, NFL player and television personality, Dhani Jones, environmental photographer Sebastian Copeland and many more.
The Climate Rally will also feature live music from Sting, John Legend, The Roots, Jimmy Cliff, Passion Pit, Bob Weir, Willie Colón, Joss Stone, Robert Randolph, Patrick Stump, Mavis Staples, Booker T, Honor Society and Tao Rodriguez-Seeger.
Uncork The Fun 2010
Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25
12pm - 6pm
Reston Town Center - Reston, VA
http://www.uncorkthefun.com/reston-virginia/site-info
200 Great Virginia Wines. 20 Wineries. The festival is an inexpensive way to see Virginia Wine Country - right in your own backyard. Take your sample glass and enjoy samples from all your favorite wineries. General Admission: $20 advance online or $25 on-site includes a souvenir wine glass, unlimited samples, all performances and cooking demonstrations. Kids - 12 and under are FREE!
Virginia Hunters Horse Show Series
Sunday, April 24
Noon - 3pm
Frying Pan Farm Park - Herndon, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fpp/equest.htm
Come to Frying Pan Farm Park at 9 a.m. for the free, walk, trot, canter beginner horse show. Classes include hunters, ponies, equitation and more. For information, call 703-437-9101.
Global Playground's An Evening Under The Stars
Friday, April 30, 2010
5pm - 8pm
Dupont Circle
http://theglobalplayground.org/news/dc10.php
Global Playground invites you to join us for a round of drinks and appetizers to celebrate our school projects in Uganda, Cambodia, Thailand, and Honduras! Come and learn about our work in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central America, find out how you can get involved, meet the board members, and enjoy an evening under the stars with your friends! $20 at the door (open bar + appetizers)
2010 DC Design House
April 10 – May 9, 2010
Tuesday to Friday: 10am - 3pm
Saturday and Sunday: 12pm - 5pm
3911 Bradley Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
http://dcdesignhouse.com/
Welcome to the 2010 DC Design House – Washington, DC's premier design house showcasing the talents of the area's finest designers – to benefit Children's National Medical Center.
We are delighted to host this notable event in the lovely Georgian-style country home with a history as a center for social activity in the Metro area. The home was the site of the inauguration party for Harry S. Truman and was a former residence for the Ambassadors of Mauritius and Uruguay.
FAMILY EVENTS: APRIL 16 - APRIL 30, 2010
Nickelodeon Presents Storytime Live
April 16 - April 18
Various times
Warner Theater - Washington D.C.
13th St. Between E and F Sts. NW
Click here to buy tickets
Nickelodeon presents STORYTIME LIVE, their latest musical adventure featuring four of the top-rated preschool shows: “Dora the Explorer,” “The Backyardigans,” “Ni Hao, Kai-lan,” and “Wonder Pets!” Join hosts Moose & Zee as they take you through four exciting musical adventures.
Colvin Run Mill Spring Reopening and Civil War Encampment
Sunday, April 18
Noon-3pm
Colvin Run Mill
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm/events.htm
Colvin Run Mill will be bursting with activity. Tour the mill and watch the miller grind this year’s first batch of cornmeal. The cost of the tour is $6 per adult, $5 per student, $4 per child and senior. After your tour you can also visit the Civil War Encampment from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Talk with the members of the 49th Virginia Volunteer Infantry and watch drilling and firing demonstrations on the grounds of Colvin Run Mill Park. Step back into history. This activity is free. For more information call 703-759-2771.
Alexandria Earth Day 2010
Saturday, April 24
10:00am - 2:00pm
Ben Brenman Park - Alexandria, VA
http://www.alexearthday.org/
Come and celebrate with us what our children are doing to make Alexandria an eco-city we can all be proud of. Performance by Blue Sky Puppets-"Lights out for the Bunny Brothers". A story for children based on saving energy.
Earth Day Cleanup at the National Zoo
Saturday, April 24, 2010
8am - 10am
National Zoo - Washington D.C.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/EarthDay/default.cfm?fonzref=earthday.htm
Come to the National Zoo to celebrate Earth Day! National Zoo staff and volunteers will work together to improve the health of the Zoo’s ecosystem by picking up aluminum cans, food wrappers, and other litter in a wooded area of the Zoo near the Connecticut Avenue entrance. Not only will you get the chance to help the planet, but you'll also venture to a place in the Zoo not often seen by the public eye.
Register by 8 a.m. in Parking Lot A, which is adjacent to the cleanup site. Volunteers should wear sunscreen, bug spray, appropriate clothing, and sturdy shoes. Trash bags and gloves will be provided.
Volunteers are encouraged to take public transportation to the Zoo and enter at Connecticut Avenue. Those who drive can park in Lot A.
Recycle at the Zoo
FONZ has partnered with an outside company to collect and recycle Zoo visitors' cell phones, batteries, and accessories. For many working cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, calculators, Apple laptop computers, gaming devices, and external drives—FONZ will get money to support conservation! All other devices will be recycled under strict environmental guidelines, keeping hazardous materials from reaching landfills and harming human and environmental health.
Bring all materials to be recycled to the front desk in the Visitor Center.
Anacostia Earth Day 2010 - River Cleanup and Celebration
Saturday, April 24
8am - 2pm
http://www.anacostiaws.org/programs/stewardship/earthday
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
30+ cleanup sites along the shores of the Anacostia River in the District of Columbia and several upstream tributaries in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties in Maryland.
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Earth Day Celebration at Anacostia Park in Washington, DC featuring a free picnic lunch, music and presentations by community organizations and government officials.
1 By Youth
Saturday, April 24
7am - 6pm
Manassas, VA
http://www.1byyouth.com/Pages/Manassas.aspx
In Manassas, you’ll be serving the community of Georgetown South. Georgetown South reflects the surge of rich diversity that has changed the face of Manassas in just a few short years. The 10-mile wide city, with its 35,000 residents and Historic Civil War era "Old Town", now has public schools that are 44% Hispanic, 33% Caucasian, 17% African-American and 6% Asian/Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic).
Of 860 townhomes built solid and firewall-safe 45 years ago in Georgetown South, many need a facelift – cleaning yards, fixing broken fences, putting on a fresh coat of paint, planting flowers. Last spring, residents started a Neighborhood Watch and donated tools to help youth mow lawns and make repairs. An army of 1 by Youth volunteers can build on these efforts by working side-by-side with residents and encouraging them with the power of what youth and faith can do in just one day.
The residents of Georgetown South look forward to working with 1 By Youth volunteers to build neighborhood pride and celebrate their diversity!
Roots & Shoots Earth Day
Saturday, April 24
9am - 12pm
Cub Run RECenter - Chantily, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/wcrec.htm
Youngsters and their families can celebrate Earth Day’s 40th anniversary from 9 a.m. until noon by helping to plant trees and shrubs and mulching the flower beds at Cub Run RECenter. This event is free for all. To register, call 703-817-9423.
Junior/Parent Tournament
Saturday, April 24
8am-Noon
Burke Lake Golf Course
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/burkegolf/
Golfers seven years and up are invited to play in the Junior-Parent Tournament at Burke Lake Golf Course from 8 a.m. until noon. Teams of two compete in an 18-hole scramble format. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place teams in two age divisions: Adult/Jr. 7 to 12 years; Adult/Jr. 13 to 17 years. Prizes are also given for closest to the pin contests. This tournament is limited to first 48 teams. The rain date is May 1. The fee is $60 per team which includes lunch. To make a reservation, call 703-323-1641.
2nd Annual Earth Day @ Loudoun Family Festival
Sunday, April 25
11am - 4pm
Willow Creek Farm - Broadlands, VA
http://www.earthdayatloudoun.org/
The festival is designed to be a family-oriented event to educate Loudouners on the environmental changes happening in the local area. Scott York, Honorary Co-Chair of the event and Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors said the Willow Creek Farm venue will offer a backdrop that will truly motivate people to make a difference. “We all can benefit from education and direction about the evolving focus of wildlife conservation. This venue truly captures the essence of our new eco-friendly world and its right in own backyard in the Broadlands,” said York.
The EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival is a non-profit event in partnership with The Piedmont Environmental Council. Event sponsors include I Am Modern Lifestyle Magazine for Moms, Van Metre Homes, Clyde’s Restaurant and WINC-FM. The EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival is currently accepting applications for additional event sponsors and exhibitors. For more information about how to get involved, visit http://www.earthdayatloudoun.org/.
April 16 - April 18
Various times
Warner Theater - Washington D.C.
13th St. Between E and F Sts. NW
Click here to buy tickets
Nickelodeon presents STORYTIME LIVE, their latest musical adventure featuring four of the top-rated preschool shows: “Dora the Explorer,” “The Backyardigans,” “Ni Hao, Kai-lan,” and “Wonder Pets!” Join hosts Moose & Zee as they take you through four exciting musical adventures.
Colvin Run Mill Spring Reopening and Civil War Encampment
Sunday, April 18
Noon-3pm
Colvin Run Mill
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm/events.htm
Colvin Run Mill will be bursting with activity. Tour the mill and watch the miller grind this year’s first batch of cornmeal. The cost of the tour is $6 per adult, $5 per student, $4 per child and senior. After your tour you can also visit the Civil War Encampment from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Talk with the members of the 49th Virginia Volunteer Infantry and watch drilling and firing demonstrations on the grounds of Colvin Run Mill Park. Step back into history. This activity is free. For more information call 703-759-2771.
Alexandria Earth Day 2010
Saturday, April 24
10:00am - 2:00pm
Ben Brenman Park - Alexandria, VA
http://www.alexearthday.org/
Come and celebrate with us what our children are doing to make Alexandria an eco-city we can all be proud of. Performance by Blue Sky Puppets-"Lights out for the Bunny Brothers". A story for children based on saving energy.
Earth Day Cleanup at the National Zoo
Saturday, April 24, 2010
8am - 10am
National Zoo - Washington D.C.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/EarthDay/default.cfm?fonzref=earthday.htm
Come to the National Zoo to celebrate Earth Day! National Zoo staff and volunteers will work together to improve the health of the Zoo’s ecosystem by picking up aluminum cans, food wrappers, and other litter in a wooded area of the Zoo near the Connecticut Avenue entrance. Not only will you get the chance to help the planet, but you'll also venture to a place in the Zoo not often seen by the public eye.
Register by 8 a.m. in Parking Lot A, which is adjacent to the cleanup site. Volunteers should wear sunscreen, bug spray, appropriate clothing, and sturdy shoes. Trash bags and gloves will be provided.
Volunteers are encouraged to take public transportation to the Zoo and enter at Connecticut Avenue. Those who drive can park in Lot A.
Recycle at the Zoo
FONZ has partnered with an outside company to collect and recycle Zoo visitors' cell phones, batteries, and accessories. For many working cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, calculators, Apple laptop computers, gaming devices, and external drives—FONZ will get money to support conservation! All other devices will be recycled under strict environmental guidelines, keeping hazardous materials from reaching landfills and harming human and environmental health.
Bring all materials to be recycled to the front desk in the Visitor Center.
Anacostia Earth Day 2010 - River Cleanup and Celebration
Saturday, April 24
8am - 2pm
http://www.anacostiaws.org/programs/stewardship/earthday
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
30+ cleanup sites along the shores of the Anacostia River in the District of Columbia and several upstream tributaries in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties in Maryland.
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Earth Day Celebration at Anacostia Park in Washington, DC featuring a free picnic lunch, music and presentations by community organizations and government officials.
1 By Youth
Saturday, April 24
7am - 6pm
Manassas, VA
http://www.1byyouth.com/Pages/Manassas.aspx
In Manassas, you’ll be serving the community of Georgetown South. Georgetown South reflects the surge of rich diversity that has changed the face of Manassas in just a few short years. The 10-mile wide city, with its 35,000 residents and Historic Civil War era "Old Town", now has public schools that are 44% Hispanic, 33% Caucasian, 17% African-American and 6% Asian/Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic).
Of 860 townhomes built solid and firewall-safe 45 years ago in Georgetown South, many need a facelift – cleaning yards, fixing broken fences, putting on a fresh coat of paint, planting flowers. Last spring, residents started a Neighborhood Watch and donated tools to help youth mow lawns and make repairs. An army of 1 by Youth volunteers can build on these efforts by working side-by-side with residents and encouraging them with the power of what youth and faith can do in just one day.
The residents of Georgetown South look forward to working with 1 By Youth volunteers to build neighborhood pride and celebrate their diversity!
Roots & Shoots Earth Day
Saturday, April 24
9am - 12pm
Cub Run RECenter - Chantily, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/wcrec.htm
Youngsters and their families can celebrate Earth Day’s 40th anniversary from 9 a.m. until noon by helping to plant trees and shrubs and mulching the flower beds at Cub Run RECenter. This event is free for all. To register, call 703-817-9423.
Junior/Parent Tournament
Saturday, April 24
8am-Noon
Burke Lake Golf Course
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/burkegolf/
Golfers seven years and up are invited to play in the Junior-Parent Tournament at Burke Lake Golf Course from 8 a.m. until noon. Teams of two compete in an 18-hole scramble format. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place teams in two age divisions: Adult/Jr. 7 to 12 years; Adult/Jr. 13 to 17 years. Prizes are also given for closest to the pin contests. This tournament is limited to first 48 teams. The rain date is May 1. The fee is $60 per team which includes lunch. To make a reservation, call 703-323-1641.
2nd Annual Earth Day @ Loudoun Family Festival
Sunday, April 25
11am - 4pm
Willow Creek Farm - Broadlands, VA
http://www.earthdayatloudoun.org/
The festival is designed to be a family-oriented event to educate Loudouners on the environmental changes happening in the local area. Scott York, Honorary Co-Chair of the event and Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors said the Willow Creek Farm venue will offer a backdrop that will truly motivate people to make a difference. “We all can benefit from education and direction about the evolving focus of wildlife conservation. This venue truly captures the essence of our new eco-friendly world and its right in own backyard in the Broadlands,” said York.
The EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival is a non-profit event in partnership with The Piedmont Environmental Council. Event sponsors include I Am Modern Lifestyle Magazine for Moms, Van Metre Homes, Clyde’s Restaurant and WINC-FM. The EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival is currently accepting applications for additional event sponsors and exhibitors. For more information about how to get involved, visit http://www.earthdayatloudoun.org/.
MUSEUM EVENTS: APRIL 16 - APRIL 30, 2010
Eddie Adams: Vietnam
Now open through April 22
National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triange, VA
http://www.usmcmuseum.com/news_Calendar.asp
This show depicts 50 photographs, artifacts and information panels based on the experiences of the Pulitzer Prize winner Eddie Adams experience in Vietnam.
A Dream...but not Yours: Contemporary Art from Turkey
Now Through May 16
National Museum of Women in the Arts
http://www.nmwa.org/exhibition/detail.asp?exhibitid=200
Turkey has long been considered a nation with one foot in the East and the other in the West, whose art and design production has permeated and influenced European nations over the past four centuries. In the 21st century, Turkey’s contemporary artists ensconce themselves mentally in global art production, notwithstanding the physical location of their studios. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is pleased to present some of the leading women artists who claim Turkey as their homeland, but whose video art, photography, and painting declare their identity. A Dream…but not Yours: Contemporary Art from Turkey features work by eleven internationally-established artists who pose the elemental question “why do so many women seek to conform and adhere to standards set by others, and continue to be judged by their roles as spouse, mother, and keeper of the house?”
Now open through April 22
National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triange, VA
http://www.usmcmuseum.com/news_Calendar.asp
This show depicts 50 photographs, artifacts and information panels based on the experiences of the Pulitzer Prize winner Eddie Adams experience in Vietnam.
A Dream...but not Yours: Contemporary Art from Turkey
Now Through May 16
National Museum of Women in the Arts
http://www.nmwa.org/exhibition/detail.asp?exhibitid=200
Turkey has long been considered a nation with one foot in the East and the other in the West, whose art and design production has permeated and influenced European nations over the past four centuries. In the 21st century, Turkey’s contemporary artists ensconce themselves mentally in global art production, notwithstanding the physical location of their studios. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is pleased to present some of the leading women artists who claim Turkey as their homeland, but whose video art, photography, and painting declare their identity. A Dream…but not Yours: Contemporary Art from Turkey features work by eleven internationally-established artists who pose the elemental question “why do so many women seek to conform and adhere to standards set by others, and continue to be judged by their roles as spouse, mother, and keeper of the house?”
THEATER EVENTS: APRIL 16 - APRIL 30, 2010
Lord of the Dance
Sunday, April 25
2pm and 6:30pm
Warner Theater - Washington D.C.
Click here to buy tickets.
Little Shop of Horrors
Playing now until May 22, 2010
Ford Theatre, Washington D.C.
http://www.fords.org/event/little-shop-horrors
One of the most popular musicals of all time, Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of the well-meaning flower shop employee Seymour Krelborn and his wisecracking carnivorous plant, Audrey II. Seymour delights in the attention his leafy friend attracts, but when Audrey II develops a craving for human flesh, the situation spins out of control. Coy Middlebrook, a key member of the artistic team for Shenandoah and Big River, makes his Ford’s directorial debut with this zany American classic. Husband-and-wife team Christopher Kale Jones and Jenna Coker-Jones make their Ford’s Theatre debut as Seymour and Audrey.
This production is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
Reasons To Be Pretty
By Neil LaBute
Showing Wednesday, March 24, to Sunday, May 2
Studio Theatre, Washington D.C.
http://www.studiotheatre.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=573
Neil LaBute once again takes no prisoners, tackling the taboos and unspoken truths of contemporary American life. This play concludes LaBute’s trilogy exploring America’s obsession with physical beauty, a trilogy he began with two Studio Theatre favorites, runaway hits The Shape of Things and Fat Pig. In this fiercely dark comedy, the “bad boy of American theatre” returns with a play sure to scintillate and enflame audiences as he takes us on a wild ride through the national obsession with what it means to be pretty.
Sunday, April 25
2pm and 6:30pm
Warner Theater - Washington D.C.
Click here to buy tickets.
Little Shop of Horrors
Playing now until May 22, 2010
Ford Theatre, Washington D.C.
http://www.fords.org/event/little-shop-horrors
One of the most popular musicals of all time, Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of the well-meaning flower shop employee Seymour Krelborn and his wisecracking carnivorous plant, Audrey II. Seymour delights in the attention his leafy friend attracts, but when Audrey II develops a craving for human flesh, the situation spins out of control. Coy Middlebrook, a key member of the artistic team for Shenandoah and Big River, makes his Ford’s directorial debut with this zany American classic. Husband-and-wife team Christopher Kale Jones and Jenna Coker-Jones make their Ford’s Theatre debut as Seymour and Audrey.
This production is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
Reasons To Be Pretty
By Neil LaBute
Showing Wednesday, March 24, to Sunday, May 2
Studio Theatre, Washington D.C.
http://www.studiotheatre.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=573
Neil LaBute once again takes no prisoners, tackling the taboos and unspoken truths of contemporary American life. This play concludes LaBute’s trilogy exploring America’s obsession with physical beauty, a trilogy he began with two Studio Theatre favorites, runaway hits The Shape of Things and Fat Pig. In this fiercely dark comedy, the “bad boy of American theatre” returns with a play sure to scintillate and enflame audiences as he takes us on a wild ride through the national obsession with what it means to be pretty.
MUSIC EVENTS: APRIL 16 - APRIL 30, 2010
Elvis Costello
Thursday, April 22
8pm
Warner Theatre - Washington, DC
Click here to purchase tickets.
Thursday, April 22
8pm
Warner Theatre - Washington, DC
Click here to purchase tickets.
Earth Day 2010 Events in the Washington D.C. Area
Climate Rally
Sunday, April 25, 2010
11am - 7pm
National Mall - Washington D.C.
http://www.earthday.org/climaterally
On Sunday, April 25, Earth Day Network will organize a massive climate rally on The National Mall to demand Congress pass strong legislation. The Climate Rally will include notable speakers Reverend Jesse Jackson, film director, James Cameron, AFL-CIO President, Richard Trumka, Olympic gold medalist, Billy Demong, producer, Trudie Styler, author, Margaret Atwood, NFL player and television personality, Dhani Jones, environmental photographer Sebastian Copeland and many more.
The Climate Rally will also feature live music from Sting, John Legend, The Roots, Jimmy Cliff, Passion Pit, Bob Weir, Willie Colón, Joss Stone, Robert Randolph, Patrick Stump, Mavis Staples, Booker T, Honor Society and Tao Rodriguez-Seeger.
Alexandria Earth Day 2010
Saturday, April 24
10:00am - 2:00pm
Ben Brenman Park - Alexandria, VA
http://www.alexearthday.org/
Come and celebrate with us what our children are doing to make Alexandria an eco-city we can all be proud of. Performance by Blue Sky Puppets-"Lights out for the Bunny Brothers". A story for children based on saving energy.
Earth Day Cleanup at the National Zoo
Saturday, April 24, 2010
8am - 10am
National Zoo - Washington D.C.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/EarthDay/default.cfm?fonzref=earthday.htm
Come to the National Zoo to celebrate Earth Day! National Zoo staff and volunteers will work together to improve the health of the Zoo’s ecosystem by picking up aluminum cans, food wrappers, and other litter in a wooded area of the Zoo near the Connecticut Avenue entrance. Not only will you get the chance to help the planet, but you'll also venture to a place in the Zoo not often seen by the public eye.
Register by 8 a.m. in Parking Lot A, which is adjacent to the cleanup site. Volunteers should wear sunscreen, bug spray, appropriate clothing, and sturdy shoes. Trash bags and gloves will be provided.
Volunteers are encouraged to take public transportation to the Zoo and enter at Connecticut Avenue. Those who drive can park in Lot A.
Recycle at the Zoo
FONZ has partnered with an outside company to collect and recycle Zoo visitors' cell phones, batteries, and accessories. For many working cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, calculators, Apple laptop computers, gaming devices, and external drives—FONZ will get money to support conservation! All other devices will be recycled under strict environmental guidelines, keeping hazardous materials from reaching landfills and harming human and environmental health.
Bring all materials to be recycled to the front desk in the Visitor Center.
Anacostia Earth Day 2010 - River Cleanup and Celebration
Saturday, April 24
8am - 2pm
http://www.anacostiaws.org/programs/stewardship/earthday
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
30+ cleanup sites along the shores of the Anacostia River in the District of Columbia and several upstream tributaries in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties in Maryland.
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Earth Day Celebration at Anacostia Park in Washington, DC featuring a free picnic lunch, music and presentations by community organizations and government officials.
1 By Youth
Saturday, April 24
7am - 6pm
Manassas, VA
http://www.1byyouth.com/Pages/Manassas.aspx
In Manassas, you’ll be serving the community of Georgetown South. Georgetown South reflects the surge of rich diversity that has changed the face of Manassas in just a few short years. The 10-mile wide city, with its 35,000 residents and Historic Civil War era "Old Town", now has public schools that are 44% Hispanic, 33% Caucasian, 17% African-American and 6% Asian/Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic).
Of 860 townhomes built solid and firewall-safe 45 years ago in Georgetown South, many need a facelift – cleaning yards, fixing broken fences, putting on a fresh coat of paint, planting flowers. Last spring, residents started a Neighborhood Watch and donated tools to help youth mow lawns and make repairs. An army of 1 by Youth volunteers can build on these efforts by working side-by-side with residents and encouraging them with the power of what youth and faith can do in just one day.
The residents of Georgetown South look forward to working with 1 By Youth volunteers to build neighborhood pride and celebrate their diversity!
Roots & Shoots Earth Day
Saturday, April 24
9am - 12pm
Cub Run RECenter - Chantily, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/wcrec.htm
Youngsters and their families can celebrate Earth Day’s 40th anniversary from 9 a.m. until noon by helping to plant trees and shrubs and mulching the flower beds at Cub Run RECenter. This event is free for all. To register, call 703-817-9423.
Junior/Parent Tournament
Saturday, April 24
8am-Noon
Burke Lake Golf Course
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/burkegolf/
Golfers seven years and up are invited to play in the Junior-Parent Tournament at Burke Lake Golf Course from 8 a.m. until noon. Teams of two compete in an 18-hole scramble format. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place teams in two age divisions: Adult/Jr. 7 to 12 years; Adult/Jr. 13 to 17 years. Prizes are also given for closest to the pin contests. This tournament is limited to first 48 teams. The rain date is May 1. The fee is $60 per team which includes lunch. To make a reservation, call 703-323-1641.
National Sustainable Design Expo
Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25
National Mall - Washington D.C.
http://www.epa.gov/P3/
The 6th Annual National Sustainable Design Expo is scheduled to take place on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on April 24 - 25, 2010. This event was created to bring together professional scientists, engineers, and business leaders around innovations designed to advance economic growth while reducing environmental impact. The Expo showcases the innovative designs of the P3 student teams addressing alternative energy technologies, collection, purification and distribution of water, agricultural practices to reduce pesticide run-off, new technologies for green buildings and many more approaches to improve society's sustainability. In addition, it provides a forum for the government, non-profit and business community to demonstrate their diverse approaches to sustainability.
2nd Annual Earth Day @ Loudoun Family Festival
Sunday, April 25
11am - 4pm
Willow Creek Farm - Broadlands, VA
http://www.earthdayatloudoun.org/
The festival is designed to be a family-oriented event to educate Loudouners on the environmental changes happening in the local area. Scott York, Honorary Co-Chair of the event and Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors said the Willow Creek Farm venue will offer a backdrop that will truly motivate people to make a difference. “We all can benefit from education and direction about the evolving focus of wildlife conservation. This venue truly captures the essence of our new eco-friendly world and its right in own backyard in the Broadlands,” said York.
The EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival is a non-profit event in partnership with The Piedmont Environmental Council. Event sponsors include I Am Modern Lifestyle Magazine for Moms, Van Metre Homes, Clyde’s Restaurant and WINC-FM. The EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival is currently accepting applications for additional event sponsors and exhibitors. For more information about how to get involved, visit http://www.earthdayatloudoun.org/.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
11am - 7pm
National Mall - Washington D.C.
http://www.earthday.org/climaterally
On Sunday, April 25, Earth Day Network will organize a massive climate rally on The National Mall to demand Congress pass strong legislation. The Climate Rally will include notable speakers Reverend Jesse Jackson, film director, James Cameron, AFL-CIO President, Richard Trumka, Olympic gold medalist, Billy Demong, producer, Trudie Styler, author, Margaret Atwood, NFL player and television personality, Dhani Jones, environmental photographer Sebastian Copeland and many more.
The Climate Rally will also feature live music from Sting, John Legend, The Roots, Jimmy Cliff, Passion Pit, Bob Weir, Willie Colón, Joss Stone, Robert Randolph, Patrick Stump, Mavis Staples, Booker T, Honor Society and Tao Rodriguez-Seeger.
Alexandria Earth Day 2010
Saturday, April 24
10:00am - 2:00pm
Ben Brenman Park - Alexandria, VA
http://www.alexearthday.org/
Come and celebrate with us what our children are doing to make Alexandria an eco-city we can all be proud of. Performance by Blue Sky Puppets-"Lights out for the Bunny Brothers". A story for children based on saving energy.
Earth Day Cleanup at the National Zoo
Saturday, April 24, 2010
8am - 10am
National Zoo - Washington D.C.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/EarthDay/default.cfm?fonzref=earthday.htm
Come to the National Zoo to celebrate Earth Day! National Zoo staff and volunteers will work together to improve the health of the Zoo’s ecosystem by picking up aluminum cans, food wrappers, and other litter in a wooded area of the Zoo near the Connecticut Avenue entrance. Not only will you get the chance to help the planet, but you'll also venture to a place in the Zoo not often seen by the public eye.
Register by 8 a.m. in Parking Lot A, which is adjacent to the cleanup site. Volunteers should wear sunscreen, bug spray, appropriate clothing, and sturdy shoes. Trash bags and gloves will be provided.
Volunteers are encouraged to take public transportation to the Zoo and enter at Connecticut Avenue. Those who drive can park in Lot A.
Recycle at the Zoo
FONZ has partnered with an outside company to collect and recycle Zoo visitors' cell phones, batteries, and accessories. For many working cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, calculators, Apple laptop computers, gaming devices, and external drives—FONZ will get money to support conservation! All other devices will be recycled under strict environmental guidelines, keeping hazardous materials from reaching landfills and harming human and environmental health.
Bring all materials to be recycled to the front desk in the Visitor Center.
Anacostia Earth Day 2010 - River Cleanup and Celebration
Saturday, April 24
8am - 2pm
http://www.anacostiaws.org/programs/stewardship/earthday
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
30+ cleanup sites along the shores of the Anacostia River in the District of Columbia and several upstream tributaries in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties in Maryland.
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Earth Day Celebration at Anacostia Park in Washington, DC featuring a free picnic lunch, music and presentations by community organizations and government officials.
1 By Youth
Saturday, April 24
7am - 6pm
Manassas, VA
http://www.1byyouth.com/Pages/Manassas.aspx
In Manassas, you’ll be serving the community of Georgetown South. Georgetown South reflects the surge of rich diversity that has changed the face of Manassas in just a few short years. The 10-mile wide city, with its 35,000 residents and Historic Civil War era "Old Town", now has public schools that are 44% Hispanic, 33% Caucasian, 17% African-American and 6% Asian/Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic).
Of 860 townhomes built solid and firewall-safe 45 years ago in Georgetown South, many need a facelift – cleaning yards, fixing broken fences, putting on a fresh coat of paint, planting flowers. Last spring, residents started a Neighborhood Watch and donated tools to help youth mow lawns and make repairs. An army of 1 by Youth volunteers can build on these efforts by working side-by-side with residents and encouraging them with the power of what youth and faith can do in just one day.
The residents of Georgetown South look forward to working with 1 By Youth volunteers to build neighborhood pride and celebrate their diversity!
Roots & Shoots Earth Day
Saturday, April 24
9am - 12pm
Cub Run RECenter - Chantily, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/wcrec.htm
Youngsters and their families can celebrate Earth Day’s 40th anniversary from 9 a.m. until noon by helping to plant trees and shrubs and mulching the flower beds at Cub Run RECenter. This event is free for all. To register, call 703-817-9423.
Junior/Parent Tournament
Saturday, April 24
8am-Noon
Burke Lake Golf Course
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/burkegolf/
Golfers seven years and up are invited to play in the Junior-Parent Tournament at Burke Lake Golf Course from 8 a.m. until noon. Teams of two compete in an 18-hole scramble format. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place teams in two age divisions: Adult/Jr. 7 to 12 years; Adult/Jr. 13 to 17 years. Prizes are also given for closest to the pin contests. This tournament is limited to first 48 teams. The rain date is May 1. The fee is $60 per team which includes lunch. To make a reservation, call 703-323-1641.
National Sustainable Design Expo
Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25
National Mall - Washington D.C.
http://www.epa.gov/P3/
The 6th Annual National Sustainable Design Expo is scheduled to take place on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on April 24 - 25, 2010. This event was created to bring together professional scientists, engineers, and business leaders around innovations designed to advance economic growth while reducing environmental impact. The Expo showcases the innovative designs of the P3 student teams addressing alternative energy technologies, collection, purification and distribution of water, agricultural practices to reduce pesticide run-off, new technologies for green buildings and many more approaches to improve society's sustainability. In addition, it provides a forum for the government, non-profit and business community to demonstrate their diverse approaches to sustainability.
2nd Annual Earth Day @ Loudoun Family Festival
Sunday, April 25
11am - 4pm
Willow Creek Farm - Broadlands, VA
http://www.earthdayatloudoun.org/
The festival is designed to be a family-oriented event to educate Loudouners on the environmental changes happening in the local area. Scott York, Honorary Co-Chair of the event and Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors said the Willow Creek Farm venue will offer a backdrop that will truly motivate people to make a difference. “We all can benefit from education and direction about the evolving focus of wildlife conservation. This venue truly captures the essence of our new eco-friendly world and its right in own backyard in the Broadlands,” said York.
The EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival is a non-profit event in partnership with The Piedmont Environmental Council. Event sponsors include I Am Modern Lifestyle Magazine for Moms, Van Metre Homes, Clyde’s Restaurant and WINC-FM. The EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival is currently accepting applications for additional event sponsors and exhibitors. For more information about how to get involved, visit http://www.earthdayatloudoun.org/.
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