Earth Day and Arbor Day Events 2014

April hosts both Arbor Day and Earth Day and offers us a great chance to connect within our communities.   Wear your WFSE/AFCSCME green t-shirt and join in one of these events happening near you!  Together, we can raise awareness of how public workers are working within our communities to foster a healthy, green economy with family-wage jobs!

Saturday, March 29, 2014 8:30 PM	Earth Hour	Lacey	The City of Lacey is joining with communities around the world in support of the Earth Hour participation event. Residents and businesses in cities and towns world-wide are switching their lights off for one hour to show concern for the environment.  Earth Hour 2014 is on Saturday, March 29 at 8:30 p.m. At that time, community members can show their support in switching their lights off for one hour.
April 12 - April 13 10:00 am - 3:00 pm	Earth Day at the Zoo	Tacoma	Celebrate your home planet with the animals that share it! Learn how to shrink your carbon pawprint as Zoo animals receive special enrichment treats and toys.  Earth Day is the perfect time to discover what actions you can take at the Zoo, at home, and in your neighborhood to show love to your planet. Join us in creating a healthy, sustainable Tacoma by participating in projects on grounds and throughout Point Defiance Park.  FREE with paid admission or membership. http://www.pdza.org/calendar?cid=381
Friday, April 18, 1:00-2:00pm	Earth Day Celebration	Everett	Everett Parks & Recreation and View Ridge Elementary School students will plant a tree and clean up the park.  Johnston-Kelly Park, 49th St. SW & Forrest Dr.
Saturday, April 19, 2014	Earth Day	Tumwater	Celebrate with us by volunteering for a local service project. Choose a Parks & Recreation or Stream Team event, or create your own stewardship project. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department for more information regarding this year’s planned events.
April 19th, 2014 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Earth Day	Newcastle	You'll enjoy the various booths hosted by green businesses and non-profits, kid's activities, electric vehicles, and music by the Boeing Employees’ Concert Band and Hazen Jazz Band. Meet celebs like Bert the Salmon and Ranger Rick. Honor our Earth Heroes from the schools and volunteer groups. Learn about environmental chivalry and stewardship from the Knights of Veritas. Find everything from organic body care products to solar and wind energy solutions, and flower, veggie and native garden plants. Take home a wonderful item from the silent auction, or register your yard as a Wildlife Habitat. Join us as we celebrate the 2014 Earth Day event theme, "Living in Harmony with Nature.” Lake Boren Park, 13058 SE 84th Way Newcastle 98056. For more information visit: www.newcastleweedwarriors.org
April 19, 2014 10:00am- 3:00pm	Earth Day	Seattle	Celebrate spring in Seattle with a day of hands-on environmental activities, tours of the park, art making inspired by the natural world, and performances by local musicians. Bring your family, friends, colleagues, and students—there's something for everyone! Olympic Sculpture Park, 2901 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121.
April 19, 2014 10:00 am-12:00pm	Earth Day Market Ride	Olympia	Meet neighbors, enjoy a Saturday bike ride into town to Heritage Park Fountain and get a head start on your Bicycle Commuter Contest miles while you’re at it! The miles you ride this day can count as your first commute trip on your BCC mileage log. For more information visit: www.bccblog.com
April 19, 12:00pm – 4:00pm	Earth Day Extravaganza	Tacoma	Earth Day Extravaganza is an event designed for families. The Tacoma Nature Center is a great place to take the kids to learn about local flora and fauna anytime, but especially on Earth Day. The Center is also next to the Snake Lake trail so you can enjoy a moderate hike! If you can’t make it to this free event, Tacoma Nature Center hosts Family Nature Walks led by park naturalists twice a month. 1919 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405
April 20, 2014 12:00pm	Celebrating Our Earth	Seattle	Collaborative celebration of Earth Day, music & science-based activities. Fisher Pavilion 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109.  For more information call (206) 684-7200 or visit www.seattlecenter.com
Tuesday, April 22,  8:00am	Earth Day Free Day	Statewide	Visit Washington state parks for free. The Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park on designated free days. Please note: A Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife during State Parks free days. For more information, please visit: www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
April 26 11:00am – 2:00pm	Annual Spring Compost Fair and Arbor Day Celebration	Spokane	Fun and informative activities provided by community resources on home composting, tree care, and sustainability. Sponsored by Finch Arboretum and Spokane’s Master Composters/Recyclers.  John A. Finch Arboretum, 3404 W Woodland Blvd, Spokane, WA 99224.