Hi Everyone! It's been a few weeks since we've been able to send out an e-RECord but it was really important that we got this one out because there are three events happening this weekend! And don't forget the Earth Day Cleanups, coming up on April 28...
Earth Day Festival
Celebrate Planet Earth at the EcoTarium's family Earth Day! The EcoTarium is hosting an Earth Day festival on Friday, April 20, from 10am to 5pm. The EcoTarium is located at 222 Harrington Way. Admission is half price.
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Free Household Electronics Recycling
On Saturday, April 21, from 9am to 3pm, you can bring old electronics to the City of Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks Residential Drop-Off Center located at 1065 Millbury Street (formerly 115 Ballard Street).
Materials Accepted: Computers, monitors, televisions, LCD panels, printers, other computer related equipment, stereos, cell phones, VCR's, microwave ovens, and other household electronics.
Materials NOT Accepted: Air conditioners, de-humidifiers, and white goods such as washers, dryers, stoves, and refridgerators.
To view the flyer, click here.
This event is being sponsored by the Department of Public Works and Parks, Metech International, and Regional Environmental Council.
For more information call:
Worcester DPW @ 508-929-1300
Metech International @ 508-795-1950
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Discussion with Anne Kelly: "Building an Environmentally Active Community"
Sunday, April 22nd, 12 noon
First Unitarian Church, 90 Main Street, Worcester
This discussion is part of the RIOT (Religion In Our Time) series. Anne is an award-winning EPA lawyer, environmental policy mediator, and board member of the Environmental League of Massachusetts. Anne will talk about the "gas-roots" anti-idling campaign she directed in Lexington. Could it happen here? Anne also has extensive experience in sponsorship of green energy, water quality, and other issues with local impact.
Earth Day Cleanups
Earth Day Cleanups are being held on Saturday, April 28, from 8am to 12 noon at various sites throughout the city.
Every year, over 500 volunteers take to Worcester's public streets, parks, and waterways to clear dozens of tons of trash. And you can be part of it! Contact REC for more info: 508-799-9139, earthday@recworcester.org
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