In addition to the Procession of the Species Parade on Main St. at 10:30 followed by the Earth Day Celebration at Buckley Park on April 20 many related events and workshops are being held throughout the month of April. Join us!
These workshops/events are hosted by other local groups in coordination with Earth Day Durango.
Details for each event are below. Click poster to download it.
APRIL 1-15: Elementary school coloring contest.
Durango High School Green Team is sponsoring an art contest. Elementary students can download the two images and choose one to color. The public can vote from April 15-19. Winners will receive prizes at Earth Day Durango, April 20.
APRIL 4: Bicycle Commuting 101
Thursday, April 4th, 2024, 12:00-1:00 p.m. at Durango Sustainable Goods (1259 Main Ave.)
This is the classroom portion of learning how to ride your bike in traffic. You will learn the principles of traffic law. We will explain the laws of the road for bike commuters, how to ride safely and responsibly, and when to “take the lane”. You will learn about lane positioning, how to change lanes, and positioning at intersections. All the basics of knowing how to safely ride in traffic for a more enjoyable experience. This is a free class for ages 16+. Only 20 seats are available. Sign up today. Sign up at bikeleague.org
APRIL 5: Planet vs. Plastic Community Art Mosaic
APRIL 5: Planet vs. Plastic Art Exhibition Opening Reception
APRIL 6: Cultivating Easeful, Seasonal Living to Decrease our Carbon Footprint
10:30 am - 12:00 pm at Durango Sustainable Goods 1259 Main
Free
The world constantly pressures us to do more. But, what if rest and doing less are the basis of real change? In this workshop, we discuss why cultivating ease, aligning with natural seasonal rhythms, and resting for resting’s sake are all central to shifting our collective carbon footprint. Enjoy coffee or tea from the Sustainable Goods Cafe. Facilitated by Julia Spring Fisher of Three Treasures Healthcare (www.juliaspringfisher.com), and Andrea Rossi of Dirt & Bones (www.dirtandbones.com).
April 11: Exhibition Opening - Coloradans and our Shared Environment in Times of Challenge and Change
4:30 to 6:00 PM, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College
Join the Center of Southwest Studies for the opening of Coloradans and our Shared Environment in Times of Challenge and Change, an exhibition that highlights the deep connections Coloradans have with the state's natural landscape and, through it, with each other. The artwork included in the exhibition was produced by teams of artists and scientists grappling with the various ways Coloradans are experiencing the interrelated challenges of fire, drought, water, and air quality in their communities. The exhibition was organized by CU Boulder's Office for Outreach and Engagement in partnership with the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) and the Boulder County Arts Alliance. For more information, see: Center of Southwest Studies Events
APRIL 12: Fashion Reimagined (movie)
7 pm. 1259 Main Ave, Durango.
Join Sustainable Goods for a special Earth Day 2024 showing of the film "Fashion Reimagined." We're delighted to host a pre-screening Mocktail Happy Hour, plus a post conversation about the film and what it inspires. About the film: Amy Powney is the owner and founder of cult label Mother of Pearl and is a rising star in the London fashion scene. Raised off-the-grid in rural England by activist parents, Amy has always felt uneasy about the devastating environmental impact of her industry. When she wins the coveted Vogue award for the Best Young Designer of the Year, which comes with a big cash prize, Amy decides to use the money to create a sustainable collection from field to finished garment, and transform her entire business. Over the following three years, her own personal revolution becomes the precursor of a much bigger, societal change.
APRIL 14: Plant-based Instant Pot Cooking Class
Learn how to cook healthy, delicious plant-based meals in an Instant Pot. 4:30pm - 6ish. limit to 10 people. $5 Bring plate, bowl, fork & spoon to taste. Will provide recipes. Held at Luv Tempeh, 128 W 14th St Unit C, Durango.
APRIL 15: Purging Plastic with Progression, not Perfection
APRIL 15-20 Earth Week at Fort Lewis College
APRIL 17: Building Soil: The Foundation of a Flourishing and Sustainable Garden
Participants will be provided with a container, materials, and instruction necessary to build great soil in this hands-on workshop. Seeds will be provided, however participants are welcome to bring their own to use, share, or trade!
Wednesday, April 17th at 5:00pm at the SOIL Community Garden - 2900 Mesa Ave, Durango, CO 8130. More info: soillab.org
APRIL 20: Electric vehicle ride and drive
4CORE and the Monarca Group are collaborating this Earth Day to celebrate the power of electric transportation across cultures. This event is intentionally inclusive and equitable, with the goal of providing the attendee an environment that promotes, educates, and provides all the necessary elements that creates a seamless purchasing process to aid in EV ownership. The event will have electric vehicles on-hand for test driving as well as presentations on all things EVs, such as EV anxiety- “Addressing the Elephant in the Room”, “Ask an Expert,” available tax incentives and rebates, and info on EV charger installation. EV owners will also be there to answer questions. This is a family-friendly event with food trucks and activities. Free transportation between sites provided by Historic Durango Trolley.
9 AM to 3 PM at the La Plata Fairgrounds & Event Center and the Durango Community Recreation Center.
APRIL 21: Repair Café @ Durango Tool Library
Don't despair, repair! Bring your wobbly chairs, torn shirts, shattered phone screens, malfunctioning bicycles, and toasters on-the-blink to the Repair Café. A crew of volunteers will be on-hand to help you diagnose and fix your things.
By connecting people who know how to repair with people who have things that need repair, we can ensure more things are fixed and used, instead of discarded and replaced.
Volunteers will help you troubleshoot your broken thing, and provide a prescription for how it can be repaired. When possible, volunteers will help you make on-site, real-time repairs—and send you home with a fixed thing. For other repairs, like those that require specialized replacement parts, the prescription will guide you through what's needed to repair the item.
@Kiddos and doggos: Bring your sick and wounded stuffed animals to the Stuffed Animal Hospital. Volunteers will be ready to give your stuffed animal special care, like replacing missing stuffing and patching any holes, so you can keep playing with your stuffie.
There is no fee for participating in this event, but there will be local coffee cart and drink vendors onsite offering yummy beverages for purchase. Get a drink for you and, perhaps, for a volunteer? It is a repair "café" after all! Come enjoy a refreshment while repairing and learning.
When: Sunday, April 21st from 10am - 2pm.
Where: Durango Tool Library, 278 Sawyer Drive, Unit 4A.
How to participate:
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To attend and get your things fixed: No sign up required. No fees to participate. Come on Sunday, April 21st and bring one thing to be repaired.
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To volunteer and help fix things: Volunteers are needed to staff repair stations. If you are interested in helping, please check out details and sign up here.
Learn more about the event here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to librarian@durangotoollibrary.
APRIL 21: Foraging for weeds you can eat
Please join Katrina Blair in learning how to identify the wild edible spring greens available in abundance in our area.
APRIL 22: Electronics recycling
APRIL 26: 2040 (documentary)
April 27: Four Corners Climate Summit.
This pivotal gathering promises to deepen our understanding of climate change and its impact on Southwest Colorado. Mark your calendars for this enlightening experience.
Fort Lewis College, 10am-5pm. More info. Register.
