April is Earth Month. That means that we should all be thinking about ways that we can help the planet. Maybe it’s by participating in a neighborhood cleanup? Maybe it starts with trying out Community Supported Composting?
There are virtually limitless ways that we can make a difference, but sometimes it all starts with some helpful suggestions. Fortunately, the City of Buffalo has been busy putting together a litany of ways to get involved with Earth Day projects, including attending an Earth Day Market or a Dare to Repair Café.
Earth month was created 53 years ago – it is the world’s largest environmental movement and it helps demonstrate support for environmental protection.
Mayor Brown stated, “Throughout April we will be recognizing the significance of our natural resources to our environment and economy. I’m proud of my Administration’s efforts to make Buffalo a cleaner, greener and more sustainable city. I encourage city residents to take part in any one of the activities the City of Buffalo has planned this year.”
The City has compiled a calendar of environmental events and activities which will occur across the City of Buffalo throughout the month of April. Below is the schedule.
Ongoing Through April 15, 2024 Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale Purchase Online by Monday, April 15 – Learn more.
Saturday, April 6 • 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Electronic Waste Site Open
City Engineering Garage
1120 Seneca Street
Saturday, April 6 • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Dare to Repair Café
Crane Branch Library
633 Elmwood Avenue
Monday, April 8 • 3:18:19 PM
Total Solar Eclipse
Be prepared! To stay best informed, Text ECLIPSE to 38276
Friday, April 19 • Deadline to Register
Buffalo Public Schools
Environmental Champions Program
Register At: buffalorecycles.org/buffalo-public-schools
Saturday, April 20 • 10:00 AM – NOON Buffalo Niagara Water keeper
2024 Spring Sweep bnwaterkeeper.org/cleanups
Sunday, April 21 • 9:00 AM – NOON
Tifft Nature Preserve
Stewardship Volunteer Day
Cut Branches & Maintain Trees. All ages welcome!
Monday, April 22 • Earth Day 2024 – Join the world’s largest environmental movement to end plastic pollution. The top of the historic Buffalo City Hall will be lit GREEN for Earth Day 2024. HONOR THE EARTH – plant a tree or garden, pick up litter, pledge to create less waste!
Earth Day, April 22 – 5:00 – 7:30 PM
JOHNNIE B. WILEY SPORTS PAVILION
Reinstein Woods is partnering with the Omega Mentoring Program, and Leveling the Playing Field. Erie County will offer a chance for youth to connect with environmental resources!
Friday, April 26 • 1:00 PM
NATIONAL ARBOR DAY
Annual Ceremonial Tree Planting Niagara Square near Buffalo City Court building.
Saturday, April 27 • 9:00 AM – NOON Community Shredding Event & Clothing Recycling Donation Drive.
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR PARK
North Parade Parking Lot
Saturday, April 27 • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EARTH DAY MARKET
TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE
Discover many of Buffalo’s eco-minded small businesses.
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