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Trees Atlanta
Tour de Trees
Join Trees Atlanta for a leisurely bicycle tour of
Candler Park, Olmsted Linear Park and the Lullwater
Conservation Garden on Saturday, April 21 at 9:30
a.m., starting at the Candler Park Pool. The tree canopy
of these parks and the surrounding neighborhoods of
Druid Hills, Candler Park and Lake Claire includes a
number of specimen flowering trees, grand oaks and
hickories, as well as some of Atlanta’s biggest Champion
Trees. This morning tour is perfect for anyone
comfortable on a bike and helmets are required. The
medium to easy ride will consist of many stops along a
3-mile route to talk about trees. For more information,
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By Collin Kelley
O n April 22, more than 190 countries will mark the 48 th annual
observance of Earth Day, and Atlanta will be one of the cities hosting
events to celebrate the occasion. The events are designed to bring
awareness to sustainable and green efforts as well as encourage residents
to get involved as the global debate over climate change rages on. For our 11th
annual Green Issue, we’ve rounded up a list of the upcoming events you don’t want
to miss.
Sweep the
Hooch
Chattahoochee
EarthShare of Georgia
The nonprofit that helps raises funds
for state environmental organizations is
hosting two big events for Earth Day 2018
and to mark its own 25 th anniversary. For
more information, visit earthsharega.org.
EarthShare
Georgia
• Earth Day Leadership Breakfast:
This year’s breakfast will be held April
12 from 8 to 11 a.m. at The Fairmont.
Business and environmental communities
will spend the morning networking,
learning and exploring sustainability topics
related to air quality. Now in its 15th
year, the breakfast will feature keynote
speaker Lewis Perkins, president of Cradle
to Cradle Products Innovation Institute,
a nonprofit that guides manufacturers
to make better products for people and
planet.
• Earth Day Party: The party will
be held April 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at The
Gathering Spot. The event will bring
together a diverse group of grassroots
environmentalists, devoted philanthropists
and business professionals whose
collective goal is to integrate sustainable
practices and policies. There will also be
demonstrations, live and silent auctions, a
photo booth, music, food and drinks.
Georgia Tech’s Earth Day
Celebration
The 21st annual event is set for April 20, 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. on Tech Walk. The event is free, open to the public
and features more than 70 exhibitors. There will also be
eco-friendly giveaways, recycling opportunities, a clothing
swap, an office supply exchange, live music and more. For
more information, visit earthday.gatech.edu.
The Nature Conservancy’s
Celebration for
Conservation
The Nature Conservancy in Georgia will
host the 24th annual “Moonlight Through
the Pines” event on May 4 at Piedmont
Park. This year’s event will feature live
music, gourmet cuisine, the opportunity to
learn more about conservation work from
Conservancy scientists and an exclusive
opportunity to meet and engage with
environmental leaders in the community. For
more details, visit nature.org.
Eco-Tinker at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Five stations will be set up for kids to explore and experiment with
nature-inspired tech, including a water wall, aqua mandalas, water
tension, capillary action and Cleaning the Chattahoochee. The
event is running daily through May 31. For more information, visit
chattnaturecenter. org.
Riverkeeper will
conduct its 8th annual
Sweep the Hooch on
April 7, 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. This year’s cleanup
will include 40 sites
with more than 500
volunteers expected.
Since 2011, the event
has removed 57 tons of
river refuse. To register, visit Chattahoochee.org.
Earth Day at Ponce City Market
The entire family can celebrate Earth Day
at Skyline Park on The Roof at Ponce City
Market on April 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
with face painting, a giant balloon artist, a
stilt creature named “Earthy,” a bubble bar
blowout and classic boardwalk games. In
addition to fun and games, kids can get crafty
with a special color-your-own flowerpot
station. Daytime admission will be $10 for
adults and children, excluding games and
food. Children under three are free. From 7 to
11 p.m., Skyline Park will be for ages 21 and
over with eco-friendly entertainment including LED hula hoopers, flower
crowns and a variety of photo opportunities including living plants.
When the sun goes down, the dance floor will come alive with tunes
from DJ Fade and themed drinks like basil daiquiris. Event admission
will be $ 15 per person and will include unlimited Skyline Slide and
Heege Tower rides. For more information, visit poncecityroof.com. DU
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