Earth Day hits 40 this year, so be sure to buy it an organic cotton “Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s 40!” sweatshirt or something. (Just kidding—Earth Day would totally hate that gift.) Organizations citywide are celebrating all week by hosting cleanups, green living info workshops, and other activities. A partial list of Earth Day events selected from our in-box follows; many other events are listed at earthday.net/chicago. —Lauri Apple
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Earth Day Service Project REI and the nonprofit Friends of the Parks cohost this cleanup project that involves tree mulching, trail maintenance, seeding, weeding, and planting. Register with REI. Sat 4/17, 9 AM-noon, Gompers Park, 4222 W. Foster, 312-951-6020, rei.com/lincolnpark.
Mayor Daley’s Clean & Green Program A citywide volunteer effort promoted by the mayor’s office and local community groups. Register by calling 311. Sat 4/17, various locations, tinyurl.com/chigreenclean.
