Earth Day Events

Earth Week Celebration Apr 21, 11am-1pm, Recycled art contest, demonstrations, rain barrel giveaway, sustainability related videos and more. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Jacksonville Earth Day Celebration Apr 22, 8am-2pm, Bring your recyclables to Lincoln Square, Salvation Army on hand to take reusables. Plants and trees available for sale. 245-6121. Jacksonville.

Lay of the Land: Sustain 2011 Apr 22, 5:30-8pm, Reception for Artists Karen Bondarchuk and Terrence Campagna addressing sustainability and environmental conservation. (Art on display April 14-22, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, 11am-8pm Fri.) UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206-6506.

The Great Cloth Diaper Change April 23, 10am-12pm, Cloth diaper world record and kids activities. [email protected]. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 622-0353.

Use Less, Save More: The Secrets of Green Home Building and Remodeling Workshop Apr 28, 7:30pm, LLCC Trutter Center. $20, register at llcc.edu/greencenter or [email protected]. 786-2434.

The Business Case for Sustainability Workshop April 29, 11:30am-1:30pm, LLCC Capital City Training Center. $30, register at llcc.edu/greencenter or [email protected].

Earth Awareness Fair May 7, 10am-2pm, Free, all ages event with activities, info and music. Southwind Park. 789-2327.