earth day

The Town of Chapel Hill parks and recreation department is working with a citizen-led steering committee and former Earth Action Fest organizers to plan the town's first Earth Action Day Celebration atop the James C. Wallace Parking Deck on Rosemary Street to be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26.

A free event for the whole family, Earth Day on the Plaza will provide a fun-filled afternoon of learning more about our planet and the human relationship with the environment through demonstrations, performances, and activities by and for all ages.

The Town is now accepting applications to participate in the event as an exhibitor, performer or food vendor. Applications are available by contacting the Parks & Recreation Department at 919-968-2784. Applicants must show how their booth or performance ties into the Earth Day theme. Students, residents, and schools are also encouraged to participate through a number of community service and artistic avenues, such as stream cleaning, poster making, Earth Day performances or entering works of art into the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission's Community Art Project "Elements." The four elements: earth, wind, fire and water are believed to be the essence of life. (www.chapelhillarts.org)