Starting this Saturday there are lots of eco-friendly events taking place around West Michigan.  If you have anything happening in your community, feel free to comment below the post and add it to the list!

Party for the Planet
Saturday, April 17 from 10am-3pm
John Ball Zoo – Grand Rapids
www.johnballzoosociety.org
Over 20 organizations will be on-hand with Earth friendly demonstrations and exhibits.  Plus, the Zoo will have giveaways, games entertainment and of course the animals!

Free Admission Day
Saturday, April 17 from 10am-5pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
www.naturecenter.org
Free admission to celebration Earth Day!  Explore exhibits and hike on the 14 trails around the facility.

Earth Day Community Clean-Up
Saturday, April 17
Grand Rapids Community College
www.grcc.edu
Students and community members will meet to learn a little more about sustainability and how our clean-up will affect our planet for future generations. Then, you’ll head out into downtown for a clean-up.

Tri-Cities Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 17 starting at Noon
Central Park – Grand Haven
www.wetland-watch.org
There is a full day of activities starting with a Green Parade at Noon.  After the parade enjoy an Earth Day fair and a cook-out and concert in the evening.

Earth Week Festival
Sunday, April 18 from 9am-3pm
Howard Christensen Nature Center – Kent City
www.kentconservation.org/hcnc
Enjoy a pancake breakfast and explore the interpretive center.

Earth Day Celebration
Thursday, April 22
Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery – Mattawan
269-668-2696

Celebrate Earth Day with Green Cleaning
Thursday, April 22 at 6pm
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute – Hastings
269-721-4190
During this workshop you’ll learn how to make your own household cleaners ranging from dish soap to drain cleaners.

Recycle, Reuse & Rebound
Thursday, April 22 from 6-8pm
Bounce Party – Kentwood
www.bounceparty.com
Bounce Party is celebrating Earth Day!  Kids can enjoy the facilities, have a snack and make an Earth Day craft.

Earth and Ski Days
Friday, April 23 & Saturday, April 24
Grand Rapids Public Museum
www.grmuseum.org
Come out for demonstrations, activities and a live sky show in the planetarium.  All activities are free with general admission.

Wittenbach Wege Center Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 24 from 9am-1pm
Wittenback Wege Center – Lowell
www.lowellschools.com
Visitors will have many opportunities to give back to Mother Nature during the event.  Enjoy guided hikes and tips on how to live a greener lifestyle.  Best of all this is free!

Third Annual Cedar Springs Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 24 starting at 8am
Downtown Cedar Springs
www.cityofcedarsprings.com
Even includes a downtown clean-up followed by a pizza lunch at the American Legion.

Rain Barrel Construction Party
Saturday, April 24 at 10am
Grand Rapids Public Library Yankee Clipper Branch
www.grpl.org
The library will have everything you need to assemble your very own rain barrel.

Container Gardening & Journal Making
Saturday, April 24 from 10:30am-1:30pm
Grand Rapids Public Library Main Branch
www.grpl.org
Create your own container garden with snap peas and potato seedlings.  Afterwards you can join in a journaling workshop where you create notebooks from old books.