Today marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and St. Louis is celebrating its commitment to green living by extending the festivities throughout the weekend.
The 21st Annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival will take place on Sunday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Muny Grounds in Forest Park. This eco-fabulous event will include two stages of live music, cultural performances, local cuisine and family-friendly, hands-on activities. In addition, more than 275 environmentally responsible artists, food vendors, educational exhibitors, businesses and organizations will be on hand to share ideas on how we can learn to live every day like it’s Earth Day. The festival will kick off with the popular All Species Parade with the help of Mayor Francis Slay. For more information, visit www.stlouisearthday.org.
Other Earth Day events this weekend include:
Chesterfield Earth Day
Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This 19th Annual Earth Day festival, hosted by the city of Chesterfield, is titled “Water’s Where It’s At!” with a focus on what local families can do to keep our watershed cleaner. More than 50 exhibitors will be showcasing green services and selling environmentally friendly products, including rain barrels, recycled glass art and native Missouri wildflowers. This event takes place at Central Park, 16365 Lydia Hill Dr. For more information, visit www.chesterfield.mo.us.
Earth Day at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Learn about healthy living from the environmental organizations of Earth Share of Missouri. Behind-the-scenes greenhouse tours will take place at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., and there will be live music on Spoehrer Plaza from 1 to 3 p.m. The Missouri Botanical Garden is located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. For more information, visit www.mobot.org.
Earth Day at Kirkwood Farmers’ Market
Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Specialists from Kirkwood Living Green will demonstrate how to compost, build a rain garden, plant an organic garden and make your home more energy-efficient. Peter Laufersweiler, Kirkwood’s horticulturist and arborist, will share information about the new Kirkwood Community Garden and more. The Kirkwood Farmers’ Market is located at 150 E. Argonne Dr. For more information, visit www.downtownkirkwood.com.
Earth Day Party at Greenscape Gardens
Saturday, April 24 at 10 a.m.
“Native Plants for the Urban Landscape with Justin McCoy.” Learn how plants can be beneficial as well as beautiful in urban landscapes. Greenscape Gardens is located at 2832 Barrett Station Rd. For more information, visit www.greenscapegardens.com.
Pedal for the Planet
Sunday, April 25 at 9:30 a.m.
Explore the natural ecosystems of Forest Park using pedal power as the mode of transportation. Registration for this free event begins at 9 a.m., and a 6-mile, naturalist-led tour begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum’s north entrance in Forest Park. For more information, visit www.mohistory.org.
