Celebrate Earth Day with Durham 'Virtually'
While we wish we could be together in person at Durham Central Park for our annual Earth Day celebration, we’re taking this celebration digitally and observing Earth Day on our social media platforms from April 17 through 22! During this virtual event, we’re partnering with some awesome Durham departments and organizations to generate awareness and encourage our community to be proactive in making our planet the best it can be! These organizations include Water Management, Keep Durham Beautiful, Stormwater, Sustainability Office of Durham County, and CompostNow.
History of Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally through the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries. This year, we are celebrating the 50th year of Earth Day taking place! For a detailed timeline of history and events that took place leading up to the creation of Earth Day, visit the official Earth Day website.
Get Involved in Durham's Earth Day Celebration
April 17 | Durham Earth Day “Virtual” Kickoff
April 18 | Sustainability Office of Durham County
April 19 | Water Management
April 20 | Stormwater
April 21 | Keep Durham Beautiful
April 22 | CompostNow, Durham Earth Day Wrap-Up & Official Observance of Earth Day around the World
Make sure to follow us by searching the handle @dprplaymore on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram daily to receive tips from the many organizations that were scheduled to participate at Earth Day. Each day will feature a different topic. From water conservation to saving energy, you will learn what you can do to make our world more habitable! For more information, visit our website at DPRPlayMore.org.
Tips from Durham Parks and Recreation
History of Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally through the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries. This year, we are celebrating the 50th year of Earth Day taking place! For a detailed timeline of history and events that took place leading up to the creation of Earth Day, visit the official Earth Day website.
Get Involved in Durham's Earth Day Celebration
April 18 | Sustainability Office of Durham County
April 19 | Water Management
April 20 | Stormwater
April 21 | Keep Durham Beautiful
April 22 | CompostNow, Durham Earth Day Wrap-Up & Official Observance of Earth Day around the World
Make sure to follow us by searching the handle @dprplaymore on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram daily to receive tips from the many organizations that were scheduled to participate at Earth Day. Each day will feature a different topic. From water conservation to saving energy, you will learn what you can do to make our world more habitable! For more information, visit our website at DPRPlayMore.org.
Tips from Durham Parks and Recreation
- Now more than ever we need your help to keep our parks and trails clean! Our park maintenance staff are operating on a modified, reduced schedule and service to our parks to pick up trash is very limited. Please take any trash with you!
- Pick up after your pets! During this time staff will not be refilling dog waste bags regularly, please plan ahead, and bring your own bags to pick up any pet waste. Please also bring those bags back home with you since our trash cans are not being serviced regularly!
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