Earth Day has come a long way since it was first celebrated on April 22, 1970.
What was initially a grassroots effort spread through colleges and universities across the United States is now a worldwide event recognized by the United Nations.
On Bainbridge Island, the holiday has taken root and given islanders plenty of opportunities to do good for their planet.
What: Bainbridge Island Land Trust Annual Native Plant sale
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20
Where: Eagle Harbor Church parking lot.
The Bainbridge Island Land Trust will hold a native plant sale and deliver pre-ordered plants to islanders in the parking lot of the Eagle Harbor Church in Winslow.
What: “Chasing Ice” screening
When: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20
Where: Auditorium of the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Coates Design Architects hosts two free screenings of of the documentary “Chasing Ice,” (rated PG13) which reports on the Earth’s changing climate. Tickets for the 2 p.m. show are sold out. Reserve tickets for the 10 a.m. showing at www.chasingicebainbridge10.brownpapertickets.com.
What: Styrofoam and bubble wrap recycle
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20
Where: Town & Country Market parking lot
Bainbridge Island Zero Waste will collect and properly recycle Styrofoam and bubble wrap to honor Earth Day. Get rid of old coolers and meat trays. Styrofoam must be white, clean, dry and have no tape or labels on them. Please take packing peanuts to the UPS store.
What: 14th Annual Earth Day Community Fair
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20
Where: Town & Country parking lot
Town & Country will host an Earth Day celebration with exhibits from more than 20 local sustainability groups, a “zero waste lunch,” and plenty of fun for kids.
What: 10th Annual Bainbridge Island Earth Day
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21
Where: Pritchard Park
Members from Weed Warriors, Sustainable Bainbridge and the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District will provide guided walks and a little education on native plant restoration around Pritchard Park. They will note noxious weeds that are encroaching on the park such as buddleia, and tansy ragwort which is poisonous to horses, llamas, goats and humans.
What: Remove noxious weeds from Pritchard Park
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21
Where: Pritchard Park
Weed Warriors and Student Conservation Corps and Let’s Pull Together will wage a war on Scotch broom and remove as much of the invasive weed as possible from Pritchard Park.
