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SALT LAKE CITY — This month, it’s your chance to give back to our home planet by celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day.
Earth Day is on Sunday, and 200 million people across the world will take part, according to Earth Day Network. Started in 1970, the holiday raises awareness for environmental causes and has contributed to the passing of legislation about environmental issues.
Arbor Day, to be held on Friday, April 27 this year, was founded in 1972, according to the Arbor Day Foundation. The group’s mission is to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees.
Here are five Earth-themed events across the Wasatch Front that will help you celebrate these two holidays.
Tree Planting with ReLeaf Utah and Enso Rings
Friday, April 20
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Heritage Park, 11000 S. Redwood Road, South Jordan
Nonprofit tree-planting group ReLeaf Utah is collaborating with jewelry company Enso Rings to plant 30 trees in South Jordan’s Heritage Park.
Party for the Planet
Saturday, April 21
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Utah’s Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City
Utah’s Hogle Zoo promises a day full of learning about small things you can do that will have a big impact on the planet. There also will be presentations and information booths about how Utahns can coexist with the state’s native animals.
Earth Day Celebration at Ogden Nature Center
Saturday, April 21
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th Street
Ogden Nature Center’s celebration of Earth will include art displays, food trucks, live performances and more. Admission is $4 and all ages are invited to attend.
Salt Lake Community College Earth Day Festival
Monday, April 23
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
SLCC Taylorsville-Redwood Campus Student Event Center
4600 S. Redwood Road, Salt Lake City
SLCC’s Earth Day Festival features the theme “End Plastic Pollution.” There will be a farmers market and several environmental workshops, along with food and entertainment.
West Valley City Earth Day Festival
Thursday, April 26
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Centennial Park, 5415 W. 3100 South, West Valley City
West Valley will honor the Earth with activities and crafts for families, as well as live entertainment and information booths. Event organizers are also promising neighborhood building for West Valley City residents at the festival.
What Earth Day events are happening in your area? Let us know in the comments.
