How you can celebrate Earth Day 2021 across the suburbs
Some Earth Day events incorporate restoration and planting activities. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Show a little love for Mother Nature.
She s always been there to sustain us, and she s been a source of comfort and peace especially during the pandemic, when outdoor pursuits such as gardening, hiking and biking helped keep us sane.
Earth Day is Thursday, April 22, and there are plenty of local events celebrations, concerts, educational programs, cleanups, workdays, recycling to mark the occasion.
Friday, April 16
COD Music Fridays @ Noon: Noon Friday, April 16, online at www.atthemac.org. Alumni Spotlight featuring singer, songwriter, educator Louise Kelly performing her own music as she celebrates Earth Day and shares her story. Free.
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Prospect Heights Library Begins Winter Reading Program January 11 Winter Reading Theme Building a Better FutureProspect Heights Public Library
Updated 1/11/2021 8:29 AM
In the midst of renovations, the Prospect Heights Public Library will run its all-ages winter reading program Building a Better Future @ Your Library virtually January 11 - March 21.
Participants join by accessing the direct link found on the Library s website starting on Monday, January 11. There is also an app that can be downloaded, READsquared, to a mobile device to track reading progress and obtain raffle tickets. The program uses a Bingo card style format to record activities completed. Activities included are reading or participating in Library events via Zoom. Each activity will gain you a raffle ticket. All participants will be able to complete up to three bingo cards. Prizes include gift cards from local businesses.