• NRDC’s Wendy Gordon and ‘High Voltage’ Author Jim Motavalli

    April 18, 2011

    “Green is Good” welcomes NRDC’s Wendy Gordon and “High Voltage” author Jim Motavalli to discuss their green initiatives.

  • Giant Walls Made from Thousands of Old Keyboard Keys

    April 15, 2011

    QWERTY, letters familiar to any keyboard user, are not usually associated with art or recycling. But for Sarah Frost, those keys are transformed into beautiful installations.

  • Earth Day Party for the Planet 2011 – Washington, DC

    April 14, 2011

    Where: National Zoo, Washington, DC View Larger Map When: Friday, April 22, 10 a.m. to noon What: Learn eco-crafts, meet the National Zoo’s “Green Team” and take part in a massive electronics recycling drive to curb e-waste in the Nation’s Capital! More info: nationalzoo.si.edu

  • Earth Day in Times Square 2011

    April 14, 2011

    Where: Times Square, New York City View Larger Map When: Friday, April 22 What: Interactive exhibits highlight green businesses and nonprofits to passersby. The CO2 E Drive, a runway show of green vehicles, will also take place. More info: timessquarenyc.org

  • 2011 Earth Day Celebration – Columbus

    April 14, 2011

    Where: Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, OH View Larger Map When: Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. What: A celebration of food, music and family activities surrounded by artwork created from recycled and upcycled materials. This zero-waste celebration (nothing ends up in a landfill) is free and open to the public. More info: experiencecolumbus.com

  • Eco Fair 2011 – Chicago

    April 14, 2011

    Where: 1104 S. Wabash Ave., Columbia College, Chicago View Larger Map When: Friday, April 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. What: This third annual afternoon fair connects Chicagoans with eco-focused businesses over crafts, food, local advocacy, a picture station, screen printing, games and more. More info: ecocolum.com

  • 15th Annual Earth Day Festival – Atlanta

    April 14, 2011

    Where: Summerour Studio, Atlanta View Larger Map When: Thursday, April 21, 7 to 10 p.m. What: A celebration of Georgia-based businesses that are doing their part to keep their state on the forefront of eco-innovation. Music, dancing, food, beverages and tons of eco-products will be on hand. Tickets: $60. More info: earthsharega.org

  • Earth Day Mobile Bay 2011

    April 14, 2011

    Where: Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope, AL View Larger Map When: Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. What: This suburb of Mobile goes green all day with exhibitors, movies, music and other green-skewed entertainment. Bring old electronics, cooking oil, aluminum, plastic and cardboard to recycle. Free for the whole family! More info: earthdaymobilebay.org

  • Earth Day Dallas 2011

    April 14, 2011

    Where: Arts District, Dallas View Larger Map When: Friday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: More than 100 civic, corporate and nonprofit partners are lined up for this inaugural two-day celebration in the heart of Big D. The aim is to educate Dallasites on various […]

  • Earth Day Phoenix 2011

    April 14, 2011

    Where: Cesar Chavez Plaza, Phoenix View Earth Day Phoenix 2011 in a larger map When: Thursday, April 21, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Friday, April 22 What: The city plaza hosts dozens of earth-friendly exhibitors on April 21, followed by a tree and flower planting on April 22. More info: phoenixrecycles.org