The City of Lincoln will hold an Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the University of Nebraska Innovation Campus. “As the City of Lincoln works to reduce the impacts of extreme weather events, protect vulnerable residents and grow our economy in smart and sustainable ways, we encourage community members to engage in these meaningful efforts to make Lincoln stronger and more secure,” says Mayor Gaylor Baird.
Due to Saturday’s weather forecast the Earth Dat event will be moved indoors. The free family event will feature a StarTran electric bus, Lincoln Electric System electric vehicles, local food vendors and a plant sale. Additional activities include:
- Bike ride at 9 a.m.
- Welcome remarks by Mayor Gaylor Baird at 10:15 a.m.
- Clothing Swap in partnership with Nebraska Recycling Council and Goodwill
- Live music by Kris Lager
- Lincoln City Libraries Book Nook
- More than 60 energy, water, waste, conservation, educational and sustainability-related booths
The celebration will close a portion of North 21st Street from Transformation Drive to Salt Creek Roadway. Free vehicle parking will be available in the parking lot north of Nebraska Innovation Campus.