Every April 22 on Earth Day, we are reminded how valuable our planet is and how important it is to protect our limited natural resources. Let’s act this month and always to show our commitment to reducing waste and living a sustainable life.
"Attend our Zero Waste Chamber Coffee on Earth Day, Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Bring your own mug and join us for coffee and homemade pastries at the Wayne Public Library. You’ll learn the latest on how to reduce, reuse, and recycle in Wayne with our hands-on demos," said Sandy Brown, a member of the Green Team.
A free Earth Day movie entitled "My Octopus Teacher" will be shown at the Majestic Theatre on Sunday, April 24 at 7 p.m.
"Join us at the Majestic for a free screening of the uplifting documentary, My Octopus Teacher. The film follows the story of an unusual friendship between a filmmaker and an octopus living in a South African kelp forest. My Octopus Teacher helps us discover the fragility of life and humanity’s connection to nature," Brown said.
This film won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature in 2021. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for recycling demos, and the 85-minute film begins at 7 p.m.
This free event is hosted by the City of Wayne Green Team, the WSC Green Team, and the A. Jewell Schock Museum of Natural History.
"Bring your own popcorn container and cup to help make this a zero waste event," Brown said.
The public is also being invited to visit the Haskell Ag Lab in Concord for a Roots to Leaves Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 30 from 1-4 p.m. Free events include an arboretum tour, kid activities, and demos on tree planting, tree and shrub pruning, plants and pollinators, how to begin a vegetable garden, and more. For details, visit hal.unl.edu/earthday2022.
For more tips on the Green Path to the Good Life, like the Wayne Green Team on Facebook or visit www.cityofwayne.org/greenteam
