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Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22. Although larger events such as festivals and rallies are often organized for the weekends before or after April 22, many communities also celebrate Earth Week or Earth Month by organizing a series of environmental activities throughout the month of April.
On this page you will find information about Earth Day events and activities, as well as some helpful tips on recycling, Pollution Prevention, energy conservation, and other suggestions for what you can do to help protect our environment.
This year, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality is participating in the events listed below:
10th Annual Natural Resources Festival
Thursday, April 24th, 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, April 25th, 8:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 26th, 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Richfield, Utah
Earth Day Celebration at Ogden Nature Center
Saturday, April 19th, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ogden Nature Center
966 West 12th Street
Ogden, Utah 84404
Come celebrate Earth Day at Ogden Nature Center!
For more information: http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org
Water Week
In 2007, Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. signed into law a bill creating "Utah State Water Week". This year May 4-10th will be the second annual Water Week. This is an opportunity for the water industry to promote within our communities a better understanding of the varied issues related to water. Activities will include water celebrations and fairs, public library program, high school water art and education program and film screening and issues dialogue program.
For more information about Water Week please visit http://www.waterweek.org
Live Green Festival
Saturday, May 10th, 10:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Live Green is a one-day event that provides information, ideas and resources on how to live a more environmentally-friendly and sustainable lifestyle. Live Green is organized by the Downtown Alliance, with support from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality and Salt Lake County.
For more information, please visit the Salt Lake City Downtown Alliance's web site at http://www.downtownslc.org/
UTA Bike Bonanza
Friday, May 16, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m
The annual UTA Bike Bonanza is a fun event for the entire community. Join us on Friday, May 16 at the Gallivan Center for music, food, prize drawings, free bike tune-ups, activities for the kids and much more! Make sure you pick up your Salt Lake Century Ride registration packet.
For more information, please visit http://www.utarideshare.com
Find more Earth Day Events
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Below you will find useful information on steps you can take everyday to help protect our environment.
Pollution Prevention Tips:
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