Collection of nearly all types of electronics and household chemicals, hazardous materials and liquids

In Bolingbrook, at the Hidden Oaks Park there will be an inaugural Earth Aid event from 11am-3pm. People of all ages are invited to learn about eco-friendly local vendors, meet actual bats that safely rid the area of mosquitoes and pick up some free samples with some green tips.

The Frankfort Square Park District will be offering an Earth Celebration at the Community Center and Island Prairie Nature Center from 1pm to 4pm. Activities will be held rain or shine.

The Plainfield Library invites families to drop in between 10am – 2pm on Saturday, April 21 to celebrate Earth Day with some recycling and education offerings.

Solar Social is an ISEA event to foster Solar Community
Open to both the public and ISEA members
Meet at Freedom Field in Rockford for the opportunity to tour an integrated renewable energy system
Staff representatives and ISEA Board members will be in attendance to answer questions about the state of solar energy in Illinois.

“Living Downstream”, a documentary film based on Dr. Steingraber’s first book, will be shown at 1 p.m. in D-2002. The film will be followed by a discussion.

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As honeybees continue to disappear at an alarming rate, filmmakers George Langworthy and Maryam Henein probe the political, economic, and ecological overtones of "Colony Collapse Disorder." In illustrating the ancient connection between the human race and the honeybee, Langworthy and Henein attempt not only to solve this disturbing mystery, but to provide us with suggestions for reversing it. 1hr, 27 mins

St. Joseph Park
700 Theodore St, Joliet
Features 100 sellers under one roof with gently used and new Spring/Summer:
Clothing, Furniture, Toys, Rockers, Cribs, Swings, Bedding, Wagon, Bikes, Software, Books, Games, Puzzles, Strollers, Maternity Clothes & much more!

Friday May 4th, 6pm-8pm Open to Public *Admission $1 cash per person
Saturday May 5th, 8am-12pm Open to Public *FREE admission on Saturday!

This free event, sponsored by Engineering Resource Associates will feature a range of informative environmental education displays; vendors offering sustainable products and services; and fun games, activities and entertainment for all ages. This event is also being supported by Unilock, Working Bikes, Hitchcock Design Group, Pizzo, The Enterprise and Upland Design.