Earthly Events
Who is big, blue, extremely powerful, and celebrates her 4.5 billionth birthday (give or take a few hundred million years) this weekend?
Despite the few grey hairs we’ve given our Mother Earth of late, we still think she’s a showstopper and deserves her day in the sun. So help her celebrate in one of the local activities and show some support for eco-initiatives in Calgary.
Green Calgary is a local not-for-profit organization that provides environmental education, products and services. This spring, they’re hosting the Ecopalooza Fair (in partnership with Calgary Public Library). On April 21, between 10 am and 3 pm at the brand new Saddletowne Library, kids can take part in face painting, magic and eco-storytime. While you’re there, pick up a rain barrel and composter.
Take the stairs’all 802 of them. The Alberta Wilderness Association hosts the annual Climb and Run for Wilderness on Saturday, April 21 starting at 8 am, where racers have the opportunity to climb the stairs nestled inside the Calgary Tower. For a single ascent, plan to arrive prior to 1:30 pm. For team climbs or the run and climb event, please check the website for registration information.
Treat yourself with a day at the symphony. The Calgary Civic Symphony marks Earth Day with works representing the sea and sky, performed by young Calgary musicians (winners of the Calgary Concerto Competition) on the piano, harp and cello. Tickets are $15 and kids under six listen for free.
Mother’s alert! Pack your diaper bag and head for the hills to participate in the Great Cloth Diaper Change. The GCDC is located in the gym of Lawrence Grassi Middle School in Canmore and will contribute to breaking the current worldwide record of 5026 simultaneous cloth diaper changes. Participants need to pre-register online and may take advantage of diaper-loaners, as well as door prizes and goody bags donated by a wide array of local sponsors.
We also like the idea of celebrating Earth Day 2012 closer to home. Plant a seed, visit Fish Creek Park or bake a cake in honour of one big birthday. You’ll be teaching your kids to have gratitude for what our Earth Mother does for us.
Because moms are always giving. Tested by Heather J., Calgary
