Joliet residents are invited to bring up to two boxes of personal papers and documents to observe the on-site mobile shredding process by Shred X, a local business specializing in document destruction. Residents must show proof of Joliet residency to participate in this event. Papers include: Medical records, Legal papers, Canceled checks, Bank/financial statements, Credit card statements or offers, All shredded paper will be recycled.

Earth Day is the perfect occasion to get reacquainted with one of the Earth's most precious resources. "Celebrate Water" is a family-friendly water festival with exhibits on water conservation and recreation, presentations on water topics, children's stories and art, outdoor displays and activities, and lots of hands-on educational fun. Visitors will be immersed in the many manifestations of the miraculous water molecule. Held at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon.

Celebrate planet Earth at Plum Creek Nature Center and learn ways to make your home green from the ground up! A variety of programs will be presented that will provide you with fun ideas on how to get the most from the Earth. Bring your family out for fun activities, arts, and crafts, and discover methods to help your family live a lifestyle that will help the environment. Will County Green will have a booth and be offering a presentation, among a variety of others.