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Earth Day Events 2023
Container Gardening for Seniors
Tuesday, April 18, 1-2 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library Peachtree Corners Branch
5570 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners 30092
gwinnettpl.org, 770-978-5154
Admission: free
Get all the necessary info about the best practices to start and maintain a container garden.
https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/8166954
Earth Day Seed Bomb
Wednesday, April 19, 4-5 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library Lawrenceville Branch
1001 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville
gwinnettpl.org, 770-978-5154
Admission: free
Kids celebrate Earth Day by learning about the importance of wildflower seed planting and making their own wildflower seed bombs.
https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/7960383
Neighborhood Cleanup & Recycling Day
Saturday, April 22, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Norcross Public Works
345 Lively Ave., Norcross
Admission: free
The City of Norcross hosts two Neighborhood Cleanup and Recycling Days each year, one in Spring and one in Fall. Watch the Norcross Events page at norcrossga.net for details such as the locations and times of various activities, along with what items are accepted.
https://www.norcrossga.net/2075/Neighborhood-Cleanup-Recycling-Day
City of Peachtree Corners Recycling Day
Saturday, April 22, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
City Hall
310 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Peachtreecornersga.gov/Calendar
Admission: free
Peachtree Corners residents only are invited to bring their residential waste for recycling. ProShred will offer shredding, up to five boxes per household, and eWaste will be on hand for electronics recycling. The event is free, but there are some restrictions and charges for specific items. For more info, contact Katherine Francesconi at kfrancesconi@peachtreecornersga.gov or 678-691-1200.
https://www.peachtreecornersga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1018&month=4&year=2023&day=16&calType=0
Earth Day Recycling & Celebration
Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Coolray Field
2500 Buford Dr., Lawrenceville
GwinnettCB.org, gwinnettcb@gwinnettcb.org, 770-822-5187
Admission: free
Hosted by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County Solid Waste, this Earth Day event invites residents to recycle electronics, lates and oil-based paints, tires, clothing and sneakers. Paper will also be accepted for shredding. There are some restrictions, so check details first. Festivities include a Touch-A-Truck and refreshments.
https://gwinnettcb.org/signature-events/earth-day/
Earth Day at the Mill
Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Freeman’s Mill Park
1401 Alcovy Rd., Lawrenceville
GwinnettParks.com, 770-904-3500
Admission: free
Bring the whole family to celebrate the planet Earth and explore the importance of water at Gwinnett’s Historic Gristmill. Visitors will enjoy stories, science investigations and create a small take-home craft after touring the historic building.
Earth Day Mushroom Hike
Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford
GwinnettParks.com, 770-904-3500
Admission: free
All ages are welcome to join Same Landes, a member of the Mushroom Club of Georgia and North American Mycological Association, to learn more about fascinating fungi, an essential part of a healthy ecosystem. This hike will be an engaging and educational walk along some of the trails located on the EHC campus, followed by a discussion.
Earth Day Old and New Growth
Saturday, April 22, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Little Mulberry Park
3855 Fence Rd., Auburn
GwinnettParks.com, 678-277-0850
Admission: free
This special celebration invites all ages to the Observation Meadow as the Park gets added to the Old Growth Forest Network. There’s also a volunteer work session, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., to plant pollinators. To volunteer, sign up at VolunteerGwinnett.net.
Earth Day Bash!
Saturday, April 22, 10-11:30 a.m.
Bethesda Park
225 Bethesda Church Rd., Lawrenceville
GwinnettParks.com, 678-277-0179
Admission: $4 per Gwinnett resident, $5.50 per non-resident
Kids ages 4 to 10 will celebrate Earth Day at the large pavilion. A parent / caregiver is included in the children’s registration cost.
Climate Intervention Workshop
Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library Norcross Branch
5735 Buford Hwy., Norcross
gwinnettpl.org, 770-978-5154
Admission: free; registration required
Join Climate Ambassadors from Climate Interactive to learn about MIT’s En-ROADS and explore solutions with this dynamic, interactive tool. During the workshop, participants will be able to visualize the impact of different climate solutions in real-time, using the En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator, a user-friendly climate model. En-ROADS will be used to explore the impacts of cross-sector solutions, from carbon pricing and energy efficiency to innovations in new technology.
https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/8031002
Homeschool Hangout: Upcycled Planters
Tuesday, April 25, 12-1 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library Norcross Branch
5735 Buford Hwy., Norcross
gwinnettpl.org, 770-978-5154
Admission: free
Kids celebrate Earth Day and World Penguin Day by making a penguin-themed planter.