Earth day is right around the corner. Here are a few ways you can celebrate by appreciating and beautifying your local community on April 22.
Attend Hotel Viata’s Holistic Market
Hotel Viata is hosting a Holistic Market in their beautiful courtyard. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and an artisan market featuring over 20 Earth-friendly small businesses, plus hands-on informational booths hosted by local environmental organizations. There will be sustainable made plants, baked goods, pottery and jewelry, as well as demonstrations on how to make your living space greener.
When: Saturday, April 22 · 11am - 3pm
Where: Hotel Viata 320 South Capital of Texas Highway West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Participate in a Clean-Up Event
Many organizations and local groups organize litter clean-up events around Earth Day. The Trail Conservatory is partnering with The Rowing Dock to put on their second annual community-wide Earth Day Land and Lake clean-up on April 21. Registration is required and you can click here for more information.
Attend a Tree-Planting Event
Trees play a crucial role in keeping our planet healthy, so planting one is a great way to celebrate Earth Day. TreeFolks has engaged thousands of volunteers to plant more than 3 million trees in Central Texas, and they are holding a planting event from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on April 22. Volunteers will meet at Teri Road Baptist Church. To register, click here.
Take a Hike or Visit a Park
Celebrate the beauty of nature by taking a hike or visiting one of Austin's many parks. Try the Barton Creek Greenbelt or the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. You can also kayak on Lady Bird lake and enjoy the beautiful city views.
Remember, every day is Earth Day, so make a commitment to live sustainably and protect our planet every day of the year!
