Thanks to a recent second grant from the Engelstad Foundation, Las Vegas-based nonprofit Green Our Planet expands its work to bring outdoor gardens and hydroponics laboratories to hundreds more communities across Nevada and beyond. By the end of 2024, the organization will be working with over 1,200 schools, libraries and food pantries in all 50 states. Erin McGarry, Chief … [Read more...] about Green Our Planet Brings Gardens and Hydroponics to 1,200 Communities Nationwide, Thanks to the Engelstad Foundation
Earth Day
Secure Your ID Day with Southern Nevada Better Business Bureau, Saturday, April 22, 2023
BBB Of Southern Nevada is proud to host its 11th Annual Secure Your ID Day Celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 9am - Noon, and get old paperwork shredded and recycled. Shredding is an easy way to decrease the chances of your personal information being stolen and used for fraudulent activity. All proceeds/donations from the event will benefit the non-profit Serving Our … [Read more...] about Secure Your ID Day with Southern Nevada Better Business Bureau, Saturday, April 22, 2023
Hop Into Dueling Axes Las Vegas in AREA15 for Spring Time Activities
Hang out at Dueling Axes Las Vegas for "Bunny on the Bullseye" Easter fun, new cocktail and shot of the month, Earth Day and more! Dueling Axes Las Vegas, inside the immersive entertainment and events venue, AREA15, is gearing up for April with multiple events and offers to enjoy with your group of friends or as a family. Monthly Drinks of the Month Dueling Axes is … [Read more...] about Hop Into Dueling Axes Las Vegas in AREA15 for Spring Time Activities
Dueling Axes at AREA15 to Celebrate Earth Day by Donating to One Tree Planted
The modern axe-throwing lounge located inside AREA15 will be donating $1 to the green, tree-planting organization for every axe thrower who registers on Earth Day, by donating to the green, tree-planting organization. Ahead of Earth Day, Dueling Axes, the modern axe-throwing bar and lounge destination at AREA15, today announced that for every registered axe-thrower in our … [Read more...] about Dueling Axes at AREA15 to Celebrate Earth Day by Donating to One Tree Planted
Resorts World Las Vegas Releases Over 100,000 Ladybugs to Benefit Property Landscape and Las Vegas Valley
Resorts World Las Vegas announced today that in collaboration with its partner Park West and in preparation for Earth Day, over 100,000 ladybugs were released throughout the property’s outdoor landscape on Wednesday, April 6. The release is part of Resorts World Las Vegas’ integrated pest management program, minimizing the resort’s use of pesticides and benefitting the … [Read more...] about Resorts World Las Vegas Releases Over 100,000 Ladybugs to Benefit Property Landscape and Las Vegas Valley
Green Our Planet’s Giant Student Farmers Market Returns to Downtown Summerlin – APRIL 22, 2022
The nation’s largest Student Farmers Market returns to Downtown Summerlin on Earth Day, April 22. Organized by Green Our Planet, a local nonprofit that helps schools nationwide to plant and operate indoor and outdoor gardens, the market is presented in partnership with Bank of Nevada and Clark County School District (CCSD). It will feature produce from gardens at 50-plus … [Read more...] about Green Our Planet’s Giant Student Farmers Market Returns to Downtown Summerlin – APRIL 22, 2022
Celebrate Earth Day with Variety of Festivities at Downtown Summerlin
Events take place Friday and Saturday, April 22-23, with activations throughout the month Celebrate Earth Day all month long at Downtown Summerlin®. Festivities include the Pollinator Garden, signature Tour de Summerlin and Half Marathon events, Student Farmers Market and Happy Earth Day Festival. On Friday, April 22 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Green our Planet and the Clark … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Day with Variety of Festivities at Downtown Summerlin
Local Non-Profits Participate in Earth Day Celebrations: Create a Change Now, Lion Habitat Ranch, Vegas PBS and Urban Fresh Farms
Earth Day 2021 is celebrated on April 22; and is a nationwide environmental teach-in to educate people in the United States on issues related to environmental pollution. Earth Day went global in 1990, and as of today, the global environmental movement has over 75,000 partners in over 190 countries working towards protecting our planet. Several non-profits contributed … [Read more...] about Local Non-Profits Participate in Earth Day Celebrations: Create a Change Now, Lion Habitat Ranch, Vegas PBS and Urban Fresh Farms
Earth Day with Create a Change Now
Nonprofit, Create A Change Now in partnership with Amazon and Farmer Jen Organics, helped beautify one of their sponsored school gardens. Special needs students K-5 from Cambeiro ES working with Amazon volunteers painted the garden beds bright fun colors and planted fruit trees and summer veggies http://cambeiro.ccsd.net/ … [Read more...] about Earth Day with Create a Change Now
Skye Canyon Marks Earth Day with 2nd Annual Chalk For Earth Community Event
Skye Canyon’s second annual, socially distant community event, Chalk For Earth takes place on Earth Day Thursday, April 22. A sidewalk chalk challenge that invites residents to create an earth-themed chalk masterpiece on the sidewalk or in the driveway of their house, Chalk For Earth provides an opportunity to show community spirit and get creative. With a theme of Restore Our … [Read more...] about Skye Canyon Marks Earth Day with 2nd Annual Chalk For Earth Community Event