The City of Boynton Beach will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, which falls on Thursday, April 22, by hosting a series of presentations and displays. There will be the opportunity to win one of four solar chargers that will charge a PDA, cell phone, digital camera and a host of other battery operated devices as well as a painted rain barrel uniquely decorated by the kids at the City’s Hester and Art centers and donated by Rainlife Rain Barrels. Register all week at the Sustainability Exhibits in the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd.

Download > Earth Day Celebration events calendar (280 KB .pdf) 

Events Schedule:

Fri., April 16 Environmental Art: David Edgar. Made from recycled packaging. On display at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. 

Sat., April 17, 10:00 A.M.: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Presentation at The Links at Boynton Beach, 8020 Jog Rd. (locate directions: Google™ Maps). Meet behind the clubhouse to see native wildlife and learn about the ecology of South Florida. 

Mon., April 19, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.: Art Connections Program: The Boynton Beach City Library is pleased to co-sponsor Art Connections with the City’s Art in Public Places Department. The program is slated to connect art, artwork and artists with the public. This month’s program is: Eco/Environmental Art with Lucy Keshavarz, President, Art & Culture Group, and The Watercolor Gourmet, Sheri Tengbergen. Boynton Beach City Library Program Room, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. 

Wed., April 21, 6:00-8:00 P.M.: Earth Week Program: Learn about Energy Saving Plans with Susan Brown, LEED AP, President, Brownstone Green Services. Boynton Beach City Library Program Room, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd.

Earth Week Exhibits at The Boynton Beach City Library
208 S. Seacrest Blvd.
Monday - Thursday, April 19-22, 9:00 A.M.-8:30 P.M.

Free Samples and Give-Aways: 

• How to save money on electric and water bills through conservation and low-flow products on the market. 
• Ideas to “green” your yard; pick up samples of native plant seedlings. 
• Discover what happens to all of the items that are discarded with your garbage and which household and office items can be recycled. 
• Learn about environmental art and see what the Hester Center and Art Center Afterschool Program kids have created. 
• Learn what The Links at Boynton Beach Golf Course (A National Audubon Society Certified Site) is doing to help the environment. 
• Convenient public transit options to save money and reduce vehicle miles traveled/vehicle emissions. 
• Boynton Beach’s Climate Action Plan - learn how Green House Gas Emissions (GHGE) will be reduced and what is being done at the Ezell Hester Community Center to reduce energy consumption and help kick off the City’s plans to become a sustainable community! 

Arbor Day Celebration - Wednesday, April 28, 9:00 A.M.
Jaycee Park, 2600 S. Federal Hwy. (locate directions: Google™ Maps)

City Forester Kevin Hallahan will make a presentation to St. Marks’ 8th grade science class students. The class will participate with City staff in planting trees at the park. 

Avenue of the Arts Outdoor Environmental Sculpture Exhibit

A self-guided tour, ongoing and open to the public.

Download > Avenue of the Arts brochure (3.8 MB .pdf) - Printed brochure is available at City facilities in the downtown core.