Wilmington Earth Day

 

Wilmington Earth Day

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

2010 is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, so we're getting back to the basics with this year's theme.  Reduce is the first step in the reduce, reuse, recycle plan. Reduce from the beginning and you'll have less to recycle in the end. 

Wilmington Earth Day

Wilmington Earth Day

2010: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

 

 

About Earth Day: Local History

Nationally, Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22, although individual communities around the world host celebrations throughout the month of April. This year, Wilmington will be celebrating on Saturday, April 17, 2010. We're also happy to announce that our neighbors in Pender County will be celebrating their first festival this year — also scheduled for April 17, 2010 (click here for more info).

Every year, Wilmington celebrates Earth Day at Hugh MacRae Park around the 3rd Saturday in April. The event usually runs from 12pm-6pm and is completely free to attend. Residents and visitors enjoy food, beverage, live entertainment, a learning center, children's zone, and even shopping — all to celebrate our planet.

The purpose of the Earth Day Celebration is to allow us all to discover what is available in our own back yard — in terms of environmental issues, actions being taken, and volunteer opportunities.

Wilmington's Earth Day Celebration was created by the Wilmington Earth Day Alliance as part of their growing efforts to bring awareness to the Wilmington, NC community. Although the Alliance's efforts are continuous throughtout each year, the focus of their efforts is on the April Celebration.

If you would like more information on the Wilmington Earth Day Alliance, please contact the Earth Day Alliance Chair:

Shannon Culpepper
Earth Day Alliance Chair
3002 Highway 421 North
Wilmington, NC 28401
sculpepper@nhcgov.com
office: 910-798-4452
fax: 910-798-4457

 

 

 

 

Interested in sponsoring this year's Earth Day Celebration? read more about becoming a sponsor or exhibitor

Wilmington's Earth Day theme for 2010: REDUCE

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Want to learn more about environmental awareness and education?

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local and national resources

Check-out the photos from past events. You might see your friends and neighbors.

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