US Cities Host Diverse Earth Day Events

Cities across the United States are celebrating Earth Day with various community-focused events aimed at promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. In Columbus, Ohio, there's a month-long opportunity for volunteering in local parks and gardens to help refresh green spaces and plant trees. Albuquerque, New Mexico, hosted a festival at Balloon Fiesta Park, emphasizing renewable energy with the theme 'Our power, our planet.' In Northwest Indiana, the Porter County Expo Center celebrated with vendors, live music, and activities such as building birdhouses and learning about recycling. Carlsbad, California, is offering a drive-through compost and mulch giveaway, encouraging sustainable gardening practices. Meanwhile, Fremont, California, is hosting an Earth Day Fair with educational exhibits and community engagement activities, including free needle disposal services.