Earth Day is April 21-22. Here is list of events throughout the state. If you know of another earth day event in NH, please fell free to add a link to the comments section - spamming is permitted in honor of Earth day.
April 14 - 21 Greening Keene: Earth Week
Time(s) of Event: various
Event Location: various locations in Keene, NH
Event Sponsor: City of Keene, Antioch College, Keene State College
Event Description: Sat., April 14 at 1pm, "Step It Up" rally. Sun., April 15, 1-4pm Trail Skills Day. Mon. April 16 "Building Smart: Highlighting Local Best Practices." Tues., April 17, Roadside Clean-up; 7pm, film festival. Thurs., April 19, 7pm, lecture on Sustainability. Fri., April 20, 5pm, BBQ at Antioch. Sat., April 21, 11am-4pm, 7th Annual Monadnock Earth Festival. See press release for more information.
Contact Person: Katie Stoner
Contact Phone/Email: katherine_stoner@antiochne.edu
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April 16-21 Keene State College Earth Day Events
Time(s) of Event: Various
Event Location: Keene, NH
Event Sponsor: KSC
Event Description: Interesting and fun events for the whole family. Please see attached schedule of the many events planned.
Contact Person: Becky Dunn
Contact Phone/Email: (603) 358-2423
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April 20 Telluride Mountain Film Festival
Time(s) of Event: 7pm
Event Location: Keene State College, Putnam Theater, Keene, NH
Event Sponsor: Cheshire YMCA, Camp Takodah & the Keene State College Film Society
Event Description: The program consists of films varying in length and themes, from educational works about cultures and environments on the edge, to portraits of remarkable people, and adrenaline-pitched adventure and exploration. Proceeds benefit Camp Takoday, Cheshire YMCA. Cost: $8/Adults/ $5/College students and seniors; $3/Youth 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Keene & Peterborough EMS, Summers Backcountry Outfitters, Cheshire YMCA in Swanzey, and at the door..
Contact Phone/Email: (603) 352-0447
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April 20 & April 22 Earth Day at UNH
Time(s) of Event: Various
Event Location: Various locations in Durham, NH
Event Sponsor: University of New Hampshire
Event Description: UNH is sponsoring four Earth Day events. On Friday, there are three events: the "Earth Day Fair," 1-4:30pm at the UNH Murkland Courtyard, at which Gov. Lynch will attend; "Durham Clean Up," all afternoon on all roads leading to UNH; and "Take the Challenge, a Forum on Carbon Reduction," 3pm, 510 Courtyard Reading Rm, UNH Dimond Library. Saturday is the "Solar Fest" at 11:30am to sunset, Thompson Hall Lawn, UNH. See attached for details, or go to http://www.sustainableunh.edu/ and www.myspace.com/unhsolarfest.
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April 21 Sierra Club Earth Day Rally & Film Festival
Time(s) of Event: Rally: Noon - 3pm; Film Festival: 1pm - 7pm
Event Location: Veterans' Park & Raddison Hotel, Manchester, NH
Event Sponsor: Sierra Club
Event Description: Earth Day Rally at Veterans Park: Speakers, kids' games, hybrid cars, free tire gauges, and free energy efficient light bulbs. Earth Day Energy Film Festival: in the Webster Room, Raddison Hotel. See attached listing for details.
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April 21 Earth Day Waste Forum
Time(s) of Event: all day
Event Location: New England College, Henniker, NH
Event Sponsor: Mink Hills Center for Sustainability, Toxics Action Center, and NEC Dept. of Environmental Science
Event Description: The day will include speakers on long-term waste management strategies and market-based approaches to reducing waste, as well as workshops on houshold composting and recycling, planning a regional waste management system, moving towards zero waste, and pay as you throw. See attachment for more information.
Contact Person: Tony
Contact Phone/Email: tcaplan@mcttelecom.com
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April 21 Discover WILD New Hampshire Day
Time(s) of Event: 10am - 3 pm
Event Location: NH Fish & Game Dept., 11 Hazen Dr., Concord, NH
Event Sponsor: NHF&G; NHDES
Event Description: Free admission. A fun day of hands-on, educational activities for the whole family, plus exhibits by dozens of conservation and wildlife organizations from around the state. Try your hand at casting or archery. Take a peek in the trout stocking truck. The kids will enjoy trying a craft project and scavenger hunt. Nature walks and wildlife talks throughout the day. This year's theme "Take a Child into the Wild."
Contact Person: NHF&G
Contact Phone/Email: info@wildlife.state.nh.us
April 21 Earth Day Cleanup
Time(s) of Event: 11am - 1 pm
Event Location: Peirce Island, Portsmouth, NH
Event Sponsor: Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation City Year N.H.
Event Description: Fourth annual earth day cleanup at Peirce Island. Family-friendly event with activities for kids. Pizza provided by Portsmouth Flatbread (while supplies last)!
Contact Person: Jen Kennedy
Contact Phone/Email: (603) 431-0260 or jen@blueoceansociety.org
April 21 7th Annual Monadnock Earth Festival
Time(s) of Event: 11am - 4pm
Event Location: Railroad Square, Keene, NH
Event Sponsor: Antioch College
Event Description: Free Earth Day event. Over 30 organizations, businesses, schools and farms will have displays throughout the day. Puppet parade at noon; environmental workshops (see attached press release for schedule); storytelling; music; hikes; bird walks; rickshaw rides; green bike rentals, yoga and more.
Contact Person: Katie Stoner
Contact Phone/Email: katherine_stoner@antiochne.edu
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April 22 Earth Day Trail Maintenance
Time(s) of Event: 9am - 3 pm
Event Location: Marlboro Trail, Mount Monadnock
Event Sponsor: Monadnock Mountain Club
Event Description: Get out, get dirty and give Mother Earth a helping hand. Learn proper trail maintenance and construction techniques. We'll prepare the lower half of the trail for the season by clearing water bars and drainage areas of leaves and debris. If time and resources allow, we'll start construction of a much needed water bar just below the trail register. Meet at the Marlboro Trail parking lot.
Contact Person: Jim Johnson
Contact Phone/Email: (603) 355-1314 or mtn.man@verizon.net
April 28 Lebanon Earth Day Community Clean-up Here is a short list of ways you can make a difference and save money right now. THANKS TO Thomas S. Burack, Commissioner FOR THIS LIST
Time(s) of Event: 9am - noon
Event Location: Meet at Colburn Park, Lebanon, NH
Event Sponsor: Lebanon Recreation & Parks Dept.
Event Description: Join us to help beautify Lebanon's road sides, parks and open areas. All ages and families are welcome and encouraged to participate. Contact the Recreation & Parks Office if you have a specific park or area you would like to see cleaned up. Trash bags provided. Bring gloves and a lot of energy! Free pizza!
Contact Person: Cindy Heath, Director
Contact Phone/Email: (603) 448-5121
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