NOVA Homes Blog: Earth Day in Northern Virginia

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Earth Day in Northern Virginia

Earth Day, also known as the modern environmental movement, has been celebrated every April 22 since 1970. Today, millions of Americans celebrate and participate in the fight for a cleaner, better environment. The NOVA and DC areas have a wealth of events to make caring for the planet and participating in the green movement a bunch of fun regardless of your age. In the next week, here are events you can attend to show you care for the environment.

United States Botanic Garden

April 19, 2013

10 AM-2 PM

Conservancy Terrace

A great time to learn to cook with seasonal produce and meet environmental representatives from the area. Come by this event to learn how you can alter your lifestyle to a more sustainable option and more about the plants that support life on Planet Earth.

Union Station Earth Month
April 1-30, 2013
A month-long celebration featuring eco-friendly exhibits and activities to promote sustainability and greener living. On Earth Day, April 22, there will be day-long entertainment with contests, games, and more.

Earth Day at the National Zoo
April 20, 2013
11 AM-3 PM
No ticket required and free and open to the public. The National Zoo will host green-themed crafts and activities to help visitors learn how to live a better, more sustainable lifestyle. There will also be a children's area where they can make their own plant pots.

Alexandria Earth Day
April 20, 2013
10 AM-2 PM
Ben Brenman Park
This event is focused on eco-friendly options for transportation like walking, cycling, ride-sharing, and riding public transit. There will be recycling and composting demonstrations, live music, and the launch of an Eco-City action plan.

Earth Day at the National Aquarium
April 21, 2013
12 PM-4 PM
The National Aquarium has family-friendly activities to learn how you can help protect the environment. Experts will present animals with talks about those in-house and how they are affected by the environment. Admission is $9.95 for adults and $4.95 ages 3-11.

Earle Whitmore
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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