Dear Readers,
Earth Day began over 50 years ago to recognize the environment and take action to support and protect it and our planet Earth.Join the billions world-wide who will be celebrating Earth Day this year and participate in one or more of the three local Earth Day celebrations below.
- Saturday, Apr. 20: Annual Earth Day Fashion Forward
Lewis Theater at 3 p.m.
865 Court Street North, Lewisburg
Garden Party Fashion Show – Awards for Best in Each Category – Outfits upcycled from vintage clothing – repaired, reused, or repurposed.
Music by Mike Pushkin. Presenter Reid Miller – Designer and consultant to WVU School of Design and Community Development.
- Saturday, Apr. 20: Monroe County Earth Day
Old World Libations from 1 to 6 p.m.
3493 Greenville Road, Union
Presenters: Pam Thomas, Rodney Davis, Scott Ernst, Virginia Hamilton and Tammy Hale.
Stations: Monroe Gardeners, Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory, Monroe County Animal League, Archery Team, Snacks for Kids, Fish and Wildlife, Potter’s Wheel, Wreath Making, Seed Swap, Planning Your Garden or Flower Beds, Recycle, Reduce and Reuse, Farmer’s Wife & Food by OWL
- Monday, Apr. 22: Greenbrier County Recycling Center
450 Monroe Ave., Ronceverte
Tour The Facilities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free hot dogs, chips, and drinks from 11 a.m. 2 p.m.
Have questions about recycling, or interesting information about recycling? Send questions or requests to recyclelady7@gmail.com.Dear Recycle Lady is sponsored jointly by the Greenbrier Recycling Center and Greenworks Recycling.