MARCH
Thursday, March 8 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Earth: The Operator's Manuel Preview Event
NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Raleigh, NC
Video and Panel
Earth: The Operator's Manual (earththeoperatorsmanual.com) is a PBS series that talks about climate change and energy alternatives. The first episode is streaming free online.
The NC Museum of Natural Sciences is partnering with UNC-TV to do a free screening of the second episode (scheduled to air April 22nd, 2012). They are also having a discussion panel following the episode of which, an NC GreenPower representative is on the panel.
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Tuesday, March 13 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Eisai Lunch
Eisai
RTP, NC
Private Event
Lunch
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Wednesday, March 14 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Go Green
Southeast Regional Library
Garner, NC
NC GreenPower Presentation
Join the Garner public library as they celebrate Go Green month!
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APRIL
Saturday, April 14 | 8:00am - 12:00pm
Wake Forest Farmer's Market
municipal parking between 110 and 150 South White Stree
Wake Forest, NC
Volunteer needed Table opportunity
The Wake Forest Farmer's Market is hosting NC GreenPower to provide information to the public regarding renewable energy in the state of North Carolina.
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Saturday, April 14 | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Crystal Coast Earth Day
Fort Macon State Park
Atlantic Beach, NC
Volunteer needed Table opportunity
This is Fort Macon State Park's 3rd annual Earth Day event. It includes entertainment, information booths, and activities. People of all ages and backgrounds come out to enjoy this exciting spring celebration.
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Saturday, April 14 | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Monroe Earth Day Event and 5K Race
Main St
Monroe, NC
Volunteer needed Table opportunity
Their Earth Day Event and 5K race is an opportunity to educate the community about eco-friendly, healthy, and sustainable practices that benefit the individual and their surroundings. This will be done through music, food, crafts, vendors, presentations and demonstrations.
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Saturday, April 14 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Chapel Hill Earth Action Day
Southern Community Park
Chapel Hill, NC
Specific Activities
Swap-O-Rama-Rama Clothing Swap
80 Environmental Friendly Exhibitors
Environmental Demonstrations
Live Entertainment from Main Stage
Interactive Children’s Activities
Chapel Hill High Schools “Island Project” Exhibit
Rain Barrel Sale by Chapel Hill Storm Water Division
Guided tour of Art installation
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Saturday, April 14 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Volunteer and Internship Fair
McKimmon Center
Raleigh, NC
Tables of Non-profits and other volunteer based organizations, including NC GreenPower, will be at the McKimmon Center on Saturday the 14th to meet with hundreds of volunteers from schools, universities, and the Wake Country community.
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Friday, April 20 | 10:00am - 2:00pm
NC State Earth Day 2012
NC State Brickyard
Raleigh, NC
Volunteer needed Table opportunity
Come out and join NC State University in celebrating Earth Day 2012. The mission of NC State Earth Day is to strive to promote, inform and empower the campus community towards a more sustainable future.
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Friday, April 20 - 21 | 5:00pm - 5:00pm
Planet Earth Day
Museum of Natural Sciences
Raleigh, NC
Volunteers needed Table opportunity
The Museum of Natural Sciences is preparing to open their new wing, the Nature Research center on April 20th, 2012. They are combining the new wing opening with Planet Earth Celebration Weekend. We would love you to be involved and help NC GreenPower in the celebration this year!
There will be a big 24-hour grand opening complete with a main stage, music, activities and more! Both the new wing and the current building will be open for 24 hours starting at 5pm Friday the 20th through 5pm on the 21st.
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Saturday, April 21 | 9:00am - 1:00pm
Orange County Earth Day Fair
Public Market House Margaret Lane, Downtown
Hillsborough, NC
Volunteer needed Table opportunity
The Hillsborough Farmer's Market is hosting an Earth Day event including various booths and opportunities for providing information to the public.
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Saturday, April 28 | 10:00am - 5:00pm
Piedmont Earth Day Fair
Dixie Classic Fairgrounds
Winston-Salem, NC
The 7th annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair will be the Triad's largest Earth Day event, drawing crowds of 8,000 .
The Fair is a FREE, family-friendly event with:
Live music all day
Delicious all-natural food and drinks for sale from local eateries who care about the planet
Hands-on demonstrations
Children's activities, including a parade
Used electronic equipment drop off for recycling, compliments of Goodwill -- drive up and drop off
New this year, a beer and wine garden for adults
Over 100 exhibitors demonstrating the sustainable features of their products or services, highlighting local initiatives to protect our environment, and sharing their passion for sustainable solutions to modern day living
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