It’s Earth Month and there are several ways to get involved and celebrate in Colorado Springs on Saturday, April 22. Free community events are taking place at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Garden of the Gods Park, and Meadows Park Community Center.
26th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Garden of the Gods
The 26th annual Earth Day Celebration at Garden of the Gods is Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. This free community event will feature interactive activities for attendees of all ages. Demonstrations, educational booths, crafts and live animal experiences are among the offerings slated for the day.
Free parking is available at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Due to the Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge held at Rock Ledge Ranch, parking will be limited.
30th Street will be closed in both directions between Gateway and Fontanero roads. Access to Garden of the Gods Park and the Visitor & Nature Center will be open with access from the north on 30th Street. Visitors should follow all onsite detour signs and prepare for congestion when entering and exiting the park.
The annual event aims to celebrate Earth Day by providing free family fun and education about the environment through green thinking and living. Visit GardenOfGods.com for more information.
What: 26th Annual Earth Day Celebration
When: Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Where: Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th Street
Earth Month Shred & Recycle Event at Meadows Park Community Center
Meadows Park Community Center is hosting an Earth Month Shred and Recycle event on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m.- 1p.m. During the event, residents can drop off household recyclables that the community center will shred and dispose of for free. This includes electronics, documents and more. A full list of acceptable items is available at ColoradoSprings.gov/MeadowsPark.
What: Earth Month Shred & Recycle Event
When: Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m.- 1p.m.
Where: Meadows Park Community Center, 1943 S. El Paso Avenue