The Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill will feature kayaking as one of its many outdoor Earth Day event activities.
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Every year on April 22, we gather to celebrate nature, environmental conservation and the planet we call home. What better way to acknowledge the special day than by getting out and attending one of these 11 Charlotte events for Earth-lovers of all ages?
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Description: Gather with the rest of the Charlotte community for a sunset screening of Disney Pixar’s “Wall-E” at Ballantyne’s Backyard. Free parking is available. Outside food is not permitted at this event, but local food and beverage vendors will be available.
When: Ballantyne’s Backyard opens at 5 p.m., screening begins at sunset
Description: Join in on environmental fun with Anne Springs Close Greenway’s 3-day Earth Day event. At this event, live music will take place outdoors. Blair Braverman, an author and experienced dog-sledder, will be the featured guest for the Greenway Speaker Series at 6:30 p.m.. The Gateway Canteen will be serving a full menu.
When: Live music at 5 p.m., Greenway Speaker Series begins at 6:30 p.m.
Price: $23 per person
Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill will host a variety of family friendly activities from April 22 to April 24 as part of it’s 3-day Earth Day event. File photo courtesy of the Anne Springs Close Greenway
Description: Take part in this free, eco-conscious event by bringing documents in need of shredding to Ballantyne’s Backyard.
When: 7 a.m. to noon
Price: Free
Cooper Broach, 3, spent Saturday morning at Earth Day festivities at First Ward Park splashing through the park’s water feature. David Perlmutt dperlmutt@charlotteobserver.com
Description: All ages are welcome to take part in both Indoor and outdoor activities that aim to “explore the relationships between humans, animals, plants and the rest of nature.”
Description: Join in on environmental fun with Anne Springs Close Greenway’s 3-day Earth Day event. During Day 2, the greenway will offer a variety of family friendly activities such as hiking, kayaking, yoga for kids, archery lessons, a petting zoo, several animal presentations, a photography and recycled art contest, and even a ticketed campout.
The Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill is hosting its 25th Earth Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Other events are scheduled in York and Lancaster County as well. Anne Springs Close Greenway
Description: This Verde Tribe event will allow participants to bring their own plants to swap with other participants at at Salud Cerveceria. Proceeds from this event will go to local charity efforts and a free “re-potting” station will be provided.
Description: Join in on environmental fun with Anne Springs Close Greenway’s 3-day Earth Day event. During Day 3, the greenway will offer a variety of family friendly activities such as fishing, guided tours, a horse grooming demo, a border collie demo and scavenger hunts.
Evan Santiago is a reporter for the Charlotte Observer writing for the publication’s Service Journalism Desk. He hails from New York City and is currently based in the Queen City where he works to help local readers navigate the challenges that come with daily life in the modern world.
