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few events taking place this April in celebration of Earth Day. 
IDAHO EARTH DAY EVENTS
If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, click here
This is not a comprehensive list. Be sure to check out your local media for a list of Earth Day events for
2011.
Unplug
and Be Outside Week April 25 - 30, 2011
Did you know that kids spend an average of 7-8 hours a week on screen time,
but only about 20 minutes outside--per week? Reconnect
with each other and with the outdoors by participating in Unplug and Be Outside Week. Free, fun activities
for your family take place all week long, ending on Sat. April 30th with an Explore Outside Event at the Idaho Shakespeare
Festival. Kids will receive prizes and be eligible for a drawing for other great prizes with their participation. For more information and a list of activities,
visit: For more information on the importance of families and children connecting
with nature, and a list of activities and events in your area, visit:
SATURDAY APRIL 23, 2010
Land Trust of the Treasure Valley
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Egyptian Theater, Boise
Two showings: 4 pm and & 7 pm
tickets: egyptiantheatre.net
more info & film program: 345-1452 or http://lttv.org.
SAT. APRIL 30, 2010
ReLeaf Boise
8 am – 1 pm
(must attend Tree Planting Class on 4/28 prior
to planting) Join the Boise Parks & Recreation
Community Forestry Unit and other volunteers to help plant trees along the streets of Boise! Releaf Boise is the City's
annual volunteer tree planting program which is associated American Forests' Global Releaf campaign. The goal is to make
Boise a better place to live by providing trees to shade streets, clean the air, and ease global (Boise's) warming. Both
groups and individuals are encouraged to volunteer. Form your own team: bring your kids and friends for the 2011 Releaf Boise!
Register: 208-384-4060 ext. 319 or send email to jpugh@cityofboise.org (subject: Releaf Boise).
more info
Idaho Native Plant Society's
Earth Day Plant Sale
10 am - 1 pm
[members only sale: Fril April 29 5 - 7 pm]
MK Nature Center
(behind the
Idaho Department of Fish and Game building)
600 S. Walnut, Boise
Native plants make great additions to your landscape
- they are easy to grow and adapted to our local climate conditions. Choose from a large selection of native flowers, grasses,
shrubs and trees. Knowledgeable botanists will be on hand to answer your questions. Proceeds will benefit the local INPS
chapter (Pahove) and the MK Nature Center. A complete plant list is available on the INPS website. Be sure to get there
early for best selection! www.idahonativeplants.org For
details or directions, Call Susan at 867-6188.
We can accept only cash and checks at our sales. |
Around Idaho
Idaho Falls
SATURDAY APRIL 23, 2011
Earth Day Celebration @ Tautphaus Park & Tautphaus
Park Zoo
10 am - 4 pm
Plan now to attend the annual Earth Day Celebration at the
Tautphaus Park Zoo and Hockey Shelter. Enjoy a day of live music, conservation education, games, crafts and displays by local
clubs and organizations. Zoo admission will be free for children 12 and under with a paying adult and a can of food for the
Idaho Falls Food Bank or one of the recyclable items listed on the IF Earth Day website, www.ifearthday.com.
Earth Day Celebration sponsored by the Eastern Idaho Environmental Education Association (EIEEA) www.eieea.org.
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