April 22 marks the 38th annual Earth Day – a day to reflect on our planet,
our environment and what we can do to help keep them healthy.

Earth Balloon
Chattahoochee Nature Center
April 6 • 1-1:45 p.m.
Explore this 22-foot Earth both inside and out. Discover how much water covers our planet and how much we use. Plus, locate the countries and continents of Earth. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055, ext. 3. $5; children, $3.

Earth Day Celebration
Georgia Tech
April 18 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Live bands, a life-size maze, a farmer’s market and more than 60 educational displays on how to lead a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Raynard The Fox and Captain Planet will be on hand to get people excited about recycling old electronics and shoes. This year’s theme is “Take Action: Code Green,” encouraging people to take action to improve the Earth. 350 Ferst Dr. NW, Atlanta. 404-894-2004. Free.

Earth Day at Elachee
Elachee Nature Science Center
April 19 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Celebrate with a live raptor show, outdoor exploration, demonstrations and activities. Guided hikes, geocaching, recycled crafts and learning about our natural world through live animal programs. 2125 Elachee Dr., Gainesville. 770-535-1976. Adults, $5; children 2-12, $3; under 2, free.

Earth Day Kids Fest
Chattahoochee Nature Center
April 19 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Combine powers with Captain Planet, groove to music, have your face painted and paddle a canoe. David Coburn, the voice of Captain Planet, will present a kid-friendly version of “An Inconvenient Truth,” and Commando Weatherman from the Weather Channel will demonstrate how much plastic is in the oceans of the world. While kids learn to be eco-friendly, they can recharge their fuel cells with all natural snacks. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055, ext. 3. $5; children, $3.

Bean Head Toys Earth Day Celebration
Bean Head Toys
April 19 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Work with an artist to create a R3 Art Project (reduce, recycle, reuse), gobble down a healthy snack, listen to storytime and preview Earth-friendly games and toys. 220 Johnson Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-851-2980. Free.

Earth Day Event
Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center
April 19 • 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
The 5K EcoRun starts at 8 a.m. and the 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:30 a.m. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. kids can go on a scavenger hunt, decorate bikes and enjoy hands-on activities. Parents can learn about the latest eco-friendly products and energy-saving tips for the home. Concessions available. Admission is free. The EcoRun/Fun Run costs between $15-$20. 2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford. 770-904-3503.

Arms Around Atlanta: Zoo Atlanta
April 19 • 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Celebrate with music, art and dance, locally grown and organic food, and educational activities. Kids will learn how to reduce their negative impact on mother Earth by piecing together an ECO-Puzzle. If you recycle an old cell-phone, you’ll receive discounted admission to the zoo and access to all the Earth Day events. 800 Cherokee Ave., Atlanta. 404-249-8865. Regular admission: adults, $17.99; children 3-11, $12.99, under 3, free.

Earth Day in Oakhurst
Oakhurst Community Garden Project
April 20 • 2-4 p.m.
Author Grady Thrasher reads from his new children’s book, Tim and Sally’s Vegetable Garden, and helps kids plant seedlings. Activities include a flying critter puppet-making station from the Center of Puppetry Arts, drumming activities, face painting, a treasure hunt and cake contest. 435 Oakview Rd., Decatur. 678-642-4977. Free.

Earth Day in the Garden
Atlanta Botanical Garden
April 22 • 10:30-8 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day with half-price admission to the Garden and take part in educational opportunities. The day starts with nature-themed stories and songs in the Children’s Garden. From 1-7 p.m., enjoy a series of one-hour presentations about everything from African Forest Conservation to Battling the Global Amphibian Crisis. 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-876-5859. Adults, $6; children 3-17, $4.50; under 3, free.

PBS KIDS Share the Earth Day
April 22
A programming and online event in which Curious George, Clifford, Arthur and other characters explore fun and engaging ways to keep the planet beautiful. PBS Parents (pbsparents.org) will recommend ideas, resources and activities for parents to encourage their children to take an active role in protecting the planet. Check local listings for show times.
  
Kids Celebrate Earth Day
Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
April 26 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Discover how to make a green impact. Watch a puppet show, listen to a “save the earth” story, make a sun visor and mini flower pot, and join a parade through the museum with “Mother Earth”. Plant a seed to take home and watch it grow. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-659-5437. Free with admission. $11/person; children under 2, free.

Arms Around Atlanta: Glenwood Park
April 26 • 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
The second weekend of the Arms Around Atlanta Earth Day Celebration features the Kids ECO-Zone that shows ways people can reduce their carbon footprint through crafts and games, and Mayor Shirley Franklin will announce the winner of the 2008 Stepping Lightly in Atlanta Awards Contest. Keeping the eco-friendly beats going is a great mix of youth groups, orchestras, dance troupes and rock bands. And be sure to stop by the Organic Taste of Atlanta, where you can meet leaders in sustainable agricultural initiatives and sample organic foods. 928 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta. 404-249-8865. Free.