Happy Earth Day, Raleigh. In a perfect world, we would all be out at Dorothea Dix Park, NC Museum of Art, and hundreds of other local outdoor spaces enjoying nature together + keeping Raleigh beautiful.

You can still get out and participate in your own #RaleighEarthDay with CDC social distancing in mind, but in order to come together and celebrate, there are virtual events throughout the day to connect us with the world. From live performances to video teach-ins, you can find a plethora of ways to engage and participate in Earth Day while staying safe. 🌎

If you want a more local experience + ways to engage with the Triangle community, check out this list of Earth Day events and activities that you and your family can participate in.

○ The Duke Lemur Center will also be hosting virtual events all day — from a virtual breakfast with lemurs to exploring the center’s fossils from Madagascar.

○ Recycling is another aspect of Earth Day that many choose to focus on. Check out our guide to recycling in Raleigh to learn about the process, what can be recycled + frequently asked recycling questions in our community.

○ Adopt a road or highway through Keep NC Beautiful + agree to pick up litter at least eight times a year for a two-year period.

○ If you're looking to add a pinch of mother nature into your diet today, you can see where to buy local produce in Raleigh during the pandemic.

○ Eat farm to fork by heading to Raleigh City Farm as they launch this year’s Farmstand today. Pick up your French breakfast radishes + red Russian kale.

○ Take the Earth Challenge 2020 + make Bill Nye the Science Guy proud by documenting the environmental changes that happen in Raleigh.

Remember to stay safe and show our planet some extra love today. 💙💚

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