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What is Earth Day?
Earth Day has been around since 1970. That year, rallies were organized across the U.S. to raise awareness about environmental issues. The Environmental Protection Agency was formed the same year.
Earth Day is now celebrated around the world on April 22 and here in Austin all week long, through clean-up projects, tree plantings, and other events.
Volunteer on Barton Greek Greenbelt and Violet Crown Trail
Doesn’t a six-mile trash-pickup hike led by a drag queen sound incredible? On Wednesday, several Pride groups are hosting a hike to clean up trash along Barton Creek Greenbelt and Violet Crown Trail starting at 10 a.m. The hike, which is free to attend, will be led by drag queen Xtra. Make sure to register online!
Help Clean up Lady Bird Lake
Rowing Dock ATX is hosting its fifth annual lake cleanup on Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. You can pick up trash on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail or via a provided kayak or canoe on the lake. The cleanup is free to attend but you must register beforehand.
Celebrate at Texas Science & Natural History Museum
The Texas Science & Natural History Museum on The University of Texas at Austin campus is hosting its Earth Day event on Saturday. Pop in to make fashion designs with plastic waste or to explore different rock types. The activities are included with museum admission. A free demonstration by the UT Physics Circus is scheduled for 3 p.m.
Earth Day ATX Has Been Rescheduled for May
Don’t worry — you won’t miss out on fun events if you’re busy tomorrow! Earth Day ATX at Huston-Tillotson University is now being held on May 2. The event runs noon to 5 p.m. and is free to attend. Art, games, music, food, and more are all part of the festival.
