Earth Week Events April 22-26

Check out these local Earth Week events provided by http://www.okc.gov

Earth Week; April 22-26

Join in the Fun!

Greening OKC

Oklahoma City's future is not just bright - it's green. Start "greening" Oklahoma City by joining us for Earth Week events; April 20 - 26th

Log on to www.okc.gov and check out our new green Web Site, which offers green tips and lets you know what Oklahoma City is doing to green up.

Family Friendly Earth Week Events

Ride the Bus Free - METRO Transit will honor Earth Day by offering free bus and trolley rides from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. Get route information and learn how to ride the bus by visiting www.gometro.org or call 235-RIDE (7433).

Free Bike Riding Class - Not only is cycling good for the environment, it's also healthy, saves money and can be an enjoyable way to commute short distances. Learn the basics of bicycle riding in Oklahoma City by signing up for a brown bag lunch and learn at noon on Friday, April 24th on the east steps of City Hall. Stay for an optional 90-minute ride around downtown. Bicycle and helmet required. Call 297-3908 or email lance.gross@okc.gov to register.

Earth Fest at Martin Park - Visit Martin Park, 5000 West Memorial Road , from 10 a.m. - 5p.m. on Saturday, April 25 for Earth-friendly educational booths and free seminars.

10:30 a.m. - Save the Earth With Little Blue

11:30 a.m. - Cooking with the Sun

1 p.m. - Earth Friendly Lawn Care

2 p.m. - Recycling Rainwater

3 p.m. - Composting 101

Kids can make recycled art all day long. Visit with a mechanic at our Alt-Fueled Car Show featuring natural gas and electric vehicles from the City's fleet. Call Martin Park at 755-0676 for details.

Recycle your tires, ammo and computers - Saturday, April 25; 9 a.m. - 1p.m. south-side of State Fairgrounds. Enter from Gordon Cooper Blvd. (Gate 5 ) off of North May. This special hazardous waste collection is open to Oklahoma City residents only. Recycler's must bring their current Oklahoma City Water bill stub to prove residency. Televisions, wheels, rims and oversized tires such as equipment or farm implement tires will not be accepted.

Call 682-7038 for details.

Mercury-free Thermometer Giveaway -The first 100 residents that drop Household Hazardous Waste off at the city's Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1621 S Portland from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25th will receive a free, mercury-free thermometer. Don't forget your water bill stub to prove residency. Call 682-7038 for details.

Oklahoma City Zoo Party for the Planet

Sunday, April 26th

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Leap into action and discover the importance of conserving wildlife and wild places. Enjoy fun, family activities, live music, giveaways and more. Free with Zoo admission. For more information call 424-3344 or log on to www.okczoo.com