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Other Earth Day Events
The department will hold its Earth Day celebration from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2008, at the Capitol in Jefferson
City. For more information, call
800-361-4827.
Many communities in Missouri have Earth Day celebrations. Following are links to other Earth Day events in Missouri and around the world. This is only a partial listing.
Earth Day events across Missouri
Earth Day Events in Missouri State Parks
A calendar listing to find out where you can see Smokey the Bear, enjoy recycling activities and more Earth Day events at various Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites.
Columbia
Each year, Columbia's Earth Day Festival draws many thousands of people
to enjoy the music, listen to the speakers, participate in the activities,
visit booths at the street fair, learn more about environmental concerns
and honor the Earth.
Kansas
City
Celebrate family, fun and our planet at the 12th Annual Kansas City EarthWalk
and 4th Annual Kansas City EarthFest, Saturday, April 19, 2008.
Joplin
EARTH DAY- Rethink... Energy, is April 19, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center.
Help celebrate Earth Day by learning about alternative energy sources, how to conserve energy, and much more! Entertainment by nationally known Stan Slaughter, the EcoTroubador, who plays guitar and sings his own songs written to inspire everyone to be kind to Mother Earth. Call 417-782-NATR.
Pettis County (Sedalia)
Currently planning a city clean up project, a tree planting and a recycling project. To become part of the Earth Day planning team contact Bob Milner at 660-826-4212.
Rolla
The entire community is invited to attend Rolla Earth Day Tuesday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Havener Center located on the Missouri S&T campus off Hwy. 63 North.
St.
Louis
The 18th annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival will be held on Sunday, April 20, 2008 in Forest Park on the grounds of the Muny from
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Other Earth Day Links
Earth Day at Kids Domain
Earth Day related online games, PC downloads, coloring pages, clipart and other activities for kids.
Earth Day.net
Earth Day, which occurs annually on April 22, involves tens of thousands of events, from rallies and teach-outs to concerts and Earth fairs. You'll find them everywhere, in the world's capitals and in its nooks and crannies -- together sending a message loud and clear that this turf is precious, perishable and belongs to all of us.
Earth Day on your Block
Anyone can find ideas on holding their own local Earth Day activities. Heartland All Species Project, 5644 Charlotte, Kansas City, MO 64110, 816-361-1230.
Missouri Earth Day Events at Earth Day.net
EnviroSquad
A fun way for 4th, 5th and 6th graders to learn about environmental
education.
Green
Building
Read about how a green building saves energy. See a live Web camera
showing the construction of The Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Green Building in Jefferson City.
EPA
Earth Day
History
of Earth Day
EarthDay.gov
Portal for U.S. Government events and information.
- FirstGov for Kids: a portal to lots of kids' resources about plants and animals.
- EPA Environemental Kids Club: games and activities about environmental issues.
- Earthquakes for Kids: games, puzzles, and cool earthquake facts
- Endangered species: games and how you can help.
- Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program's Education Center: learn about global warming from Professor Polar Bear.
- Roofus the Dog's Solar and Efficient Neighborhood: make your home energy smart.
- Nature Watch: see animals in action.
- S.K.Worm: he'll answer your questions about dirt.
- Sci4Kids: stories about plants and bugs.
- Bureau of Land Management: birds, dinosaurs, dirt and rivers
- Energy Information Administration's Energy Ant: learn all about where we get our energy and how we use it.
RoboCow:
Operation H2O
Find out how proper farming operations can improve water quality.
