24. Celebrate Earth Day Houston Together!

Nothing says love like hugging. A tree. Celebrate Earth Day 2010 with a little competition between you and your other half; WHO CAN GO GREENEST??!! Make the stakes high (a bet always does the trick - dinner, dancing, laundry, etc - get creative!) See who can go the entire day without creating an ounce of trash and using the least amount of energy. This may require you to spend the entire day together in order to take inventory and decide a winner.

Going green takes effort, and we could all use a little accountability in our lives. Strive towards a greener lifestyle together and encourage each other through reminders and shared ideas. Attend Earth Day celebrations and events around the Houston area through the remainder of the April!

Visit the Citizens' Environmental Coalition website for a full calendar of Earth Day events in the Bayou City.

Here's a partial list of Earth Day happenings around Houston:

Title: Sustainable Living Fair at Georgia’s Market
Location: 12171 Katy Freeway, Houston 77079
Event Link: Click Here
Description: Embracing Earth Week in Houston

In case you missed LaVerne’s Keynote Address “Thriving While Living Green: Creating Your Sustainable Home and Future”
at the Renewable Energy Stampede and Green Living Fair in Salado, Texas last weekend.

LaVerne will give the presentation at 12:00 noon, Saturday!

PS: Georgia’s Market is also a great place to have lunch during or after the presentation!
Start Time: 10:00am
Date: 04-24-2010
End Time: 4:00pm


Title: University of Houston-Downtown Earth Day celebration
Location: University of Houston-Downtown
Description: The University of Houston-Downtown will be hosting its annual Earth Day celebration for students, faculty and staff members on Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The event will feature eco-friendly vendors and activities, as well as informational booths and exhibits
Start Time: 10:00 am
Date: 04-22-2010
End Time: 13:00 pm


Title: Adopt-A-Beach Earth Day Celebration
Location: The John M. O’Quinn I-45 Estuarial Corridor & Virginia Point Penninsula Preserve – Galveston County (market site)
Event Link: Click Here
Description:
Please join us at Scenic Galveston’s next clean-up: April 24, 2010. Help with Hurricane Ike clean-up. The Texas Adopt-A-Beach Program, an all-volunteer effort, is dedicated to preserving and protecting Texas beaches. The program’s success is due to the generous efforts of dedicated volunteer county coordinators, coastal community leaders, sponsors and citizens. Strong support from the private sector helps carry our message to Texans all across the state.

Check-in: Exit 6 off I-45 at Reitan Point

Contact: Evangeline Whorton, 979-234-2096, 409-744-7431, 409-789-4996 (cell)

For more information visit Adopt-A-Beach Program website.http://www.glo.state.tx.us/adopt-a-beach/index.html

Start Time: 08:00 am
Date: 04-24-2010