Earth Day Events and Volunteer Opportunities in Region 7

Celebrate Earth Event, Goddard High School
Informational on indoor air pollution, air quality, mold, clean water, energy efficiency, mercury thermometers, green/healthy schools, and classroom teaching resources. The event will include EPA Region 7's presentation of the 2010 President's Environmental Youth Award to the school's winners for their "Renew and Reconnect" project at 12:45 p.m. About 1,500 students, teachers, parents and the general public are expected to attend the event.
Location: 2500 S. 199th Street, Goddard
Date and time: Wednesday, April 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: Denise Scribner, 316-794-4100

E-Scrap for Earth Day - EPA, UNICOR, and the Unified Government of Kansas City, Kansas
Free, no-limit collection and recycling of used personal electronic equipment from EPA and Unified Government employees and the general public. Open only to individuals (no businesses). Volunteers will unload vehicles, and about 300 vehicles are expected. Further information with directions and map (PDF) (1 pg, 217K, About PDF)
Location: Parking lot north of EPA Regional Office at 901 N. 5th Street, Kansas City, Kansas
Date and time: Wednesday, April 20, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: Steve Fishman, EPA Waste Management Specialist, 913-551-7158

Earth Day Celebration, Glenwood Ridge Elementary School
Information on mercury hazards, recycling and Energy Star. About 350 students and teachers are expected to attend.
Location: 17550 157th Terrace, Bonner Springs
Date and time: Thursday, April 21, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Contact: Jan Hancock, Principal, 913-724-3536

Earth Day Event, Sac and Fox Tribe of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska
Information on Clean Water Act, Clean Water Act and solid waste, as well as publications for children. About 150 students, teachers, volunteers (parents), and Tribal personnel are expected to attend.
Location: Tribal Community Center in Reserve
Date and time: Thursday, April 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: Teresa Ausberger, 785-742-4705

Earth Day Event, Sprint
Information on waste reduction, recycling and Energy Star. More than 2,500 employees are expected to attend.
Location: 6100 Sprint Parkway, Overland Park
Date and time: Thursday, April 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: Amy Sokoloff, 913-735-1287

Earth Day Event, Johnson County Community College and Student Environmental Alliance
Information on Energy Star. About 500 students, faculty and the general public are expected to attend.
Location: 12345 College Boulevard, Overland Park
Date and time: Friday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact: Kim Criner, 913-469-8500, ext. 2883

Earth Day Highway 20 Cleanup, Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas
Tribal members and EPA staff will clean up sections of the highway. Kansas Department of Transportation partners will assist by picking up bagged trash.
Location: Volunteers will meet at Goldfinch Road in Horton
Date and time: Friday, April 22, 8:30 a.m. to noon
Contact: Luke Terry, 785-486-2601 (ext. 1)