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Mini Earth Day Omaha 2021
April 17, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
This is a paired-down “Mini Earth Day Omaha” celebration with a variety of safe and socially distanced activities. Plus info below on a month-long series of activities and in-app “Passport Challenges.”
SPONSORED BY:
FirstStar Recycling | Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District
Hillside Solutions | Omaha Public Power District | The Reader
FirstStar Recycling | Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District
Hillside Solutions | Omaha Public Power District | The Reader
/////////// HARD-TO-RECYCLE DROP-OFF ///////////
11 AM – 3 PM | Circular Lot East of Elmwood Park Pavilion
11 AM – 3 PM | Circular Lot East of Elmwood Park Pavilion
— Compostables w/Hillside Solutions (See https://www.hillside.solutions/compostclub for what’s acceptable)
— Electronics & Metal w/Cross Electronic Recycling
— Donating Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids to Lions Club
— EPS Foam w/Plastilite
— Glass Bottles & Jars w/Glassman Recycling
— Electronics & Metal w/Cross Electronic Recycling
— Donating Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids to Lions Club
— EPS Foam w/Plastilite
— Glass Bottles & Jars w/Glassman Recycling
/////////// Group Rides to Earth Day Omaha ///////////
Meet around 10:30 AM | Locations throughout the city
Meet around 10:30 AM | Locations throughout the city
Mode Shift Omaha is leading group rides to Elmwood Park from multiple meet-up points throughout the city! Groups are leaving from the following locations around 10:00/10:30 AM to get to Earth Day Omaha by about 11 AM:
BENSON | BLACKSTONE | CULVERS in BELLEVUE | BICYCLE STATION ON N 24th & LAKE | DEMOCRACY PARK | DUNDEE | HANSCOM PARK
BENSON | BLACKSTONE | CULVERS in BELLEVUE | BICYCLE STATION ON N 24th & LAKE | DEMOCRACY PARK | DUNDEE | HANSCOM PARK
If you’d like to host a ride, contact Mode Shift Omaha! They’ll have bike parking set up at the park, so bring a friend! https://modeshiftomaha.org/ for more info!
/////////// PARK CLEANUP ///////////
11 AM–1 PM | Check in at the Elmwood Park Pavilion
11 AM–1 PM | Check in at the Elmwood Park Pavilion
KEEP OMAHA BEAUTIFUL
Help clean up Elmwood Park for Earth Day to create a healthier, safer park for everyone. Check-in between 11 AM–12 PM at the KOB tent near the pavilion. Supplies will be provided, including trash bags, recycling bags, gloves, and a limited number of litter collection tools. No advance registration is required.
Groups will be directed to various locations to ensure safe social distancing. For the safety of all participants and staff, masks are required while at the pavilion check-in table. We recommend participants continue to wear masks while participating in the park. https://www.keepomahabeautiful.org/what…/upcoming-events/
Help clean up Elmwood Park for Earth Day to create a healthier, safer park for everyone. Check-in between 11 AM–12 PM at the KOB tent near the pavilion. Supplies will be provided, including trash bags, recycling bags, gloves, and a limited number of litter collection tools. No advance registration is required.
Groups will be directed to various locations to ensure safe social distancing. For the safety of all participants and staff, masks are required while at the pavilion check-in table. We recommend participants continue to wear masks while participating in the park. https://www.keepomahabeautiful.org/what…/upcoming-events/
METRO OMAHA TOBACCO ACTION COALITION
Our parks are not currently tobacco-free. Help clean up Elmwood Park by picking up tobacco litter. Visit MOTAC’s booth by the pavilion to take part in the tobacco-free parks photo challenge and win a frisbee! Learn more on how to advocate for tobacco-free parks at: https://www.motac.org/tobacco-free-parks/
Our parks are not currently tobacco-free. Help clean up Elmwood Park by picking up tobacco litter. Visit MOTAC’s booth by the pavilion to take part in the tobacco-free parks photo challenge and win a frisbee! Learn more on how to advocate for tobacco-free parks at: https://www.motac.org/tobacco-free-parks/
/////////// TREE PLANTING ///////////
12:30 PM | Check in at the Elmwood Park Pavilion
12:30 PM | Check in at the Elmwood Park Pavilion
Witness a new tree being planted at Elmwood Park and see how it’s done from the experts. Diana Failla with The Urban Bird & Nature Alliance will lead this demonstration. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing!
/////////// Earth Day Yoga ///////////
1–2 PM | Find us in the grass!
1–2 PM | Find us in the grass!
Practice yoga in the great outdoors! Lora McCarville with Yoga Rocks the Park will be guiding an all-ages session where you can connect with the Earth and community. Bring your mats!
Social distancing will be enforced. Groups will need to set up at least six feet apart.
Namaste.
Social distancing will be enforced. Groups will need to set up at least six feet apart.
Namaste.
/////////// Conservation Conversation ///////////
2–3 PM | Registration required!
2–3 PM | Registration required!
Join Conservation Nebraska & UNO’s Office of Sustainability to gain a deeper understanding of current conservation topics while relaxing amongst the trees. BYOH (hammock, lawn chair or blanket)
Masks & social distancing required!
Limited attendance! Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammocking-conservation-conversation-tickets-150253878395?fbclid=IwAR1aluCoO24SGmql7Q3HgQzkwn5tvk1x7m7yWZIi2Nrf7bsVCEaqJZJU7G8
Masks & social distancing required!
Limited attendance! Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammocking-conservation-conversation-tickets-150253878395?fbclid=IwAR1aluCoO24SGmql7Q3HgQzkwn5tvk1x7m7yWZIi2Nrf7bsVCEaqJZJU7G8
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Check the website for a schedule and details!
http://earthdayomaha.org/mini-earth-day-omaha
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Check the website for a schedule and details!
http://earthdayomaha.org/mini-earth-day-omaha
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/////////// Our Environmental Expo has moved online! ///////////
New this year, Earth Day Omaha and Sarpy County Earth Day are teaming up to present a digital Nebraska Earth Day Passport—a month-long series of activities and in-app “Passport Challenges” that will take place from April 15–May 15. Visit virtual Exhibitor “booths” for free by selecting exhibitor Challenges and competing for daily points and prizes.
Create your account today! http://earthdayomaha.org/