Celebrate Earth Day with the Museum on April 22
For immediate release ‐ April 19, 2021
Contact: Jon Pishney, 919.707.8083. Images available upon request
Get ready for Earth Day with Museum DIY activities and special programs on Thursday, April 22, 2021!
Earth Day DIY Activities
Make Your Own Rain Barrel
Make your own rain barrel to water your garden with instead of using well water or your city water supply.* Learn how to make your own rain barrel
*This project is recommended for adults, or teens with adult supervision.
Growing Vegetables from Table Scraps
Instead of composting or throwing away table scraps, learn how to re-grow your vegetables, from avocados to pineapples! View the Growing Vegetables DIY activity.
Eco-friendly Compostable Seedling Planter
Replace plastic seedling planters or trays with compostable seedling planters by using paper, flour, and water. Make your own Eco-friendly Compostable Seedling Planter.
Starting Your Own Vermicomposting Bin
Did you know that there are over 9,000 species of earthworms identified, but only 7 species are suitable for vermicomposting? Our experts lend their guidance for this activity. Learn how to Start Your Own Vermicomposting Bin.
Earth Day Experiences During SciTech Expo
Sustainable Agriculture: We All Play a Part
9–10 am
Discuss what sustainable agriculture means and how it benefits the planet. Register for Sustainable Agriculture.
Apex Sustainability: The Peak of Good Living
10–11 am
Megan Pendall, Sustainability Coordinator for the Town of Apex, will share stories of her personal journey to a career in sustainability and action we can take together! Register for Apex Sustainability.
Lost But Not Forgotten: Preventing Plant Extinction Events by Learning From the Past
11 am–noon
Extinction rates are expected to increase during the Anthropocene, yet current extinction rates of plants and many animals remain unknown. Register for Lost but Not Forgotten.
How to Fight Climate Change
1–1:55 pm
Dan Porter, the Durham County Chair of Climate Reality, will share ideas on how to fight climate change, outreach and solutions for making the Earth more sustainable. Register for How to Fight Climate Change.
Solar 101: How It Works and How It Helps
2—3 pm
Learn how solar energy works, its role in slowing Climate Change and who it helps most. Register for Solar 101.
Exploring with an Upcycled Nature Journal
3–4 pm
Make your very own upcycled nature journal and get ideas on how to use it to observe the world around you. Find out the materials you will need then register for Exploring With an Upcycled Nature Journal.
It’s Time to Change: A Climate Action Plan
4–4:55 pm
Join Dr. Robert Pollock and US Congressman David Price to discuss the scope and urgency of the climate crisis and the changes needed in both our lifestyles and the global economy. Register for It’s Time to Change.
Moving Toward Zero Waste
5—6 pm
Learn why it is imperative that we begin to move toward zero-waste living and an overview of how to begin. Register for Moving Toward Zero Waste.
Breaking the Silence: The Role of Emotions in the Climate Emergency
7–8 pm
We know we are in a climate emergency, so why are we acting normal? Dr. Margaret Klein Salamon has insight and perspective to share during this special Science Tonight. Join Breaking the Silence on the Museum’s YouTube channel.
The Triangle SciTech Expo concludes on Saturday, April 24. Check out the rest of the Triangle SciTech Expo programs and experiences.
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