Earth Day festivities

Recycled Art Garden Stone, Solar/Wind Trainer Display Apr 22, 11am-1pm, Participants make and take home garden stone made of recycled glass. Free. A. Lincoln Commons. Free popcorn provided using solar/wind-powered trainer, outside (through April 26). 786-4616. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road.

UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-8507.

Party for the Planet Apr 27, 10am-4pm, Animal programs, games, activities, ivities, crafts, repurpose/reuse e sale and more. Regular admission. ion. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Drive, 217-585-1821.

IDOA Earth Stewardship Day May 01, 9am-3pm, Free admission. Expo building, Illinois building and more. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-8886.

LLCC Earth Day Dinner Apr 22, 5:30pm, Chef Denise Perry remarks on menu selection of each course. Includes wine. $59. Reservations, 786-2432. Bistro Verde. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road.

The Great Transition Apr 22, 7pm, Dr. Bruce Hull, Virginia Tech, examines demographic, market, governance and environmental transitions. Free.

City of Springfield Earth Fair Apr 27, 10am-2pm, Free ree all-ages event includes activities, es, info, bicycle fix-it, reused art projects, s, refreshments and music. sic. Zero waste challenge event. Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint. 789-2255 or 789-2327. Downtown Springfield at Union Station Museum and Park.