Earth Day is Wednesday and there are plenty of activities taking place throughout the Upper Valley related to the annual event, which started April 22, 1970.
There are also events taking place this week related to the “reduce, reuse, recycle” ethos embraced by environmentalists.
Events on this list are free unless otherwise noted.
Submit additions to this list via the Valley News’ online calendar system CitySpark at vnews.com/events.
Hybrid talk: “Spiritual Dimensions of the Climate Crisis” in Hanover: Tuesday, April 21, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Howe Library, 13 South St. The Rev. Dr. Andi Lloyd, an ecologist and co-pastor at the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, gives talk co-sponsored by the Hanover Conservation Commission. Register to stream via Zoom at thehowe.org/events/adults.
Talk: “Upper Valley Birds: Past, Present & Future” in White River Junction: Wednesday, April 22, 1 to 2 p.m. Bugbee Senior Center, 262 N. Main St. In this illustrated talk, ornithologist Chris Rimmer will present an overview of birdlife in the Upper Valley, showcasing common and not-so-common species, changes in their populations, and what residents can all do to help conserve them. More information: bugbeecenter.org/class/bugbeetalks-bird-talk.
Earth Day event in South Royalton: Wednesday, April 22, 4 to 6 p.m. Royalton Community Garden, Hope Field, 332 S. Windsor St. Volunteer to help get the garden started by turning compost and preparing garden plots, among other tasking. Learn about soil health and climate-friendly gardening techniques. More information: sorocommunitygarden@gmail.com.
Film: “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” in Hanover: Wednesday, April 22, 6 to 8 p.m., The Nugget Theaters, 57 S. Main St. Watch the documentary then participate in a Q&A panel discussion to celebrate Earth Day. Includes live demo by The Caterpillar Lab. Ages 5+. Tickets: hanovergardenclub.wildapricot.org/Events. Hosted by the Hanover Garden Club.
Author talk: Thomas Ames Jr. on fly fishing in Norwich: Thursday, April 23, 6 to 7 p.m., Norwich Bookstore, 291 Main St. The Norwich resident will discuss his book “Pocketguide to Eastern Hatches” with members of the Greater Upper Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Grilling and demonstrations weather dependent. More information: norwichbookstore.com/events.
Five Colleges Book Sale in Lebanon: Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, April 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lebanon High School, 195 Hanover St. Features more than 40,000 carefully sorted books in good condition encompassing all genres, along with rare volumes, media, jigsaw puzzles and other oddities. Proceeds benefit New Hampshire and Vermont students who attend Vassar, Smith, Wellesley, Mount Holyoke and Simmons. More information: five-collegesbooksale.org.
Glad Rags Spring Sale in Woodstock: Friday, April 24, 2 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Sunday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Masonic Lodge, 30 Pleasant St. Sale of new and used clothing, and small household items benefits area nonprofit organizations. Items sold at half price Sunday. More information: gladrags.org.
Repair Fair in Windsor: Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. to noon. Windsor Recreation Center, 29 Union St. Volunteers will repair a variety of items including clothing, electronic devices and small appliances. RSVP encouraged: librarian@windsorlibrary.org. More information: windsorlibrary.org/repairfair.
Upper Valley Earth Week Open House: Saturday April 25, and Sunday April 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit homes, organizations and businesses in multiple Upper Valley communities to learn about earth-friendly strategies they’re using, including heat pumps, efficient water heaters, induction stoves, electric vehicles and sustainable farming practices. Includes stops in Hanover, Lebanon, Woodstock, Norwich and Hartford. More information: UpperValleyEarthWeek.eventbrite.com.
Workshop: “Upcycle a Feed Bag” in White River Junction: Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to noon. Upper Valley Food Co-op, 193 N. Main St. In this beginner friendly class, learn how to turn feed bags into potting mats, tote bags and more. No experience required. All materials are provided. $35. Registration required: info@uppervalleyfood.coop.
“Community RePair Cafe: Fix It, Don’t Toss It!” in Orford: Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Orford Congregational Church, 617 Route 10. Volunteers will be on hand to fix jewelry, clothing, bikes, toys, furniture and simple electronics (among other items), limited to two per person. Includes children’s bike safety checks and refreshments. Donations welcome. More information: groundedinsound1@gmail.com or 603-236-2762.
