CVWMA Electronics Collections
April 5, 12, 19, 20, 26 and May 3
Various locations in central Virginia, including Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Powhatan, and Richmond.
Recycle unwanted electronic devices at one of 10 collections events sponsored by CVWMA, our member local governments and Ukrop's Super Markets.
Find a location near you.
Recycling Facility Tour
Thursday, April 24
Space is limited. Must be 18 years old to participate. To join the tour interest list, please send an email to info@cvwma.com.
Chesterfield Environmental Fair
Saturday April 19, 2008
Chesterfield Towne Center, 11500 Midlothian Tpke
9:00 am to 2:00 pm - electronics collection
10:00 am to 3:00 pm - environmental fair
Learn how Chesterfield County departments and businesses are being responsible protectors of the environment. An electronics collection will be held in the Sear's Tire America parking lot near Koger Center Drive from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Some fees to recycle electronics.) Open the flyer. Environmental Fair: FREE.
Earth Day, 14th Street Fish Festival, and Mayor's Walk and Roll (Richmond)
Saturday, April 19, 2008
South end of Mayo Bridge (from James River to Art Works, about 4 blocks along Hull St.) 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Music, art, dance, science, fishing and food. Many things for families with children, including displays from environmental organizations, non-profits, etc.
Visit www.earthdayrichmond.org for more info. FREE.
Three Lakes Park Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Three Lakes Park, 400 Sausiluta Dr, Richmond, VA 23227
1:0O - 4:oo pm
Activities and entertainment will include educational booths and displays, litter “pick-up” races, recycling games, the Henrico County Bookmobile, arts and crafts, games, face painting, and more. The Wildlife Center of Virginia will be on-site with live animals, and Ocean Encounters will give you hands-on fun with ocean critters. The Three Lakes Nature Center will feature hands-on activities and educational displays.
Click here for more information. FREE
Children’s Garden Spring Fling
Sunday, April 20, 2008
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228
Kick off the gardening season at the Children’s Garden Spring Fling with family-friendly music, activities and food. Admission fees: Adults $10 Seniors $9 Children Ages 3 – 12 $6 Children under 3 Free.
Powhatan Earth Day Celebration
Sunday, April 20, 2008
1:00 - 4:00pm
Powhatan County Public Library/Fighting Creek Park complex
FREE
Earth Day Network
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Be a part of the biggest Earth Day ever!
Major day-long events on the National Mall in Washington, DC and seven other cities, 1,000 college campuses, and hundreds of community events are expected to attract hundreds of thousands of participants and rally support for immediate and equitable national action on global warming. The flagship event on the National Mall is free and will feature elected officials and candidates, community speakers, celebrities and A-list musical acts as well as educational displays and voter registration.
www.earthday.net
Innsbrook Earth Day Expo
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
11am - 2pm
4501 Highwoods Pkwy.
Featuring vendors, exhibitors, and seminars every 15 minutes. Event is sponsored by Ride Finders and Old Domninion Electric Cooperative. It is free and open to the public. For more information, contact dkranich@innsbrook.com
Earth Day at the Science Museum of Virginia
Saturday, April 26, 2008
11:00am - 3:00pm
2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220
www.smv.org
Neighborhood Clean Up and Beautification Events
Henrico County
April is Keep Henrico Beautiful Month
Contact Megan Brown at bro77@co.henrico.va.us or 804-501-4502 to schedule a litter cleanup in your community.
www.co.henrico.va.us/utility/khbeautiful
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
11am - 2pm
Volunteers needed to clean up around Lake Rooty. Check in will be in the parking lot of 4900 Cox Road. Supplies will be provided by Keep Henrico Beautiful and the Stewardship Virginia program. In addition, all volunteers will receive a Stewardship Virginia certificate signed by the Governor. For more information, please contact wendy.walton@highwoods.com
Town of Ashland
April 26, 2008
Arbor Day Celebration, Clean Up Day AND "Ma-con a Difference Day."
Looking for individuals and groups to help clean up Carter and DeJarnette Parks. If you are part of a youth, scout or church group, or other organization that would like to assist in this wonderful effort to spruce up our town, please contact Monica Klisz at kliszfamily@verizon.net or 798-1366. Clean up will begin at 10:00am following the Arbor Day ceremony.
Colonial Heights
April 26, 2008
City Clean Up Day (and Adopt-A-Highway)
8 am - 12 noon
Meet at the Senior Center located at 157 Roanoke Ave.
www.colonial-heights.com/PublicWorksAdoptAHighwayDay.htm
Prince George County
May 3, 2008
Spring Community Clean Up Day
Roadways throughout the county will be cleaned of litter by volunteers that have adopted roads through VDOT's "Adopt-a-Highway" program. Participants needing safety vests or litter bags can call the Department of Parks and Recreation at (804) 733-2646. All county residents are encouraged to participate in the clean up activities and join their neighbors to help clean up roads and streets near their homes.
As a token of appreciation for their volunteer hours, an appreciation picnic will be held May 3 from 12 noon to 2pm at Scott Park, located at Rte 106 behind the Courthouse. Registration is required for the picnic. Register by calling Wendy Joiner at 733-2646 by April 25. Click here for more information.
James River Regional Cleanup Day
June 14, 2008
9 am - 1 pm
In its 8th year, the James River Regional Cleanup, sponsored by the James River Advisory Council, continues to grow. Past events have seen hundreds of volunteers on foot and in boats dedicate part of a day to collect litter from the shoreline and water.
Registration for this event is required. Click here to complete the online form.
www.jamesriveradvisorycouncil.com
