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Below is a sampling of virtual or at-home opportunities being organized by Western North Carolina environmental groups for Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22.

  • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Activity Challenge — The Asheville Museum of Science hosts a social media contest for the creative use of household disposables. More information available at AshevilleScience.org.
  • Earth Day Clean Up Challenge — MountainTrue sponsors a contest of trash pickup photos, with the person collecting the most trash winning a prize to be announced at 7 p.m. Use #MTEarthDayChallenge on social media.
  • Earth Day Live — The WNC Climate Action Coalition hosts an online broadcast of videos showcasing local sustainability efforts beginning at 5 p.m. More info at WNCClimateAction.com.
  • Earth Day Scavenger Hunt — At 8 a.m., Asheville GreenWorks will post a list of environmental tasks that can be completed from home to its social media accounts; participants can win a tree, a GreenWorks shirt and a reusable straw.
  • Catalyzing a Just Recovery — Sunrise Movement Asheville is partnering with the N.C. Climate Justice Collective for a 3:30 p.m. webinar on the climate crisis and COVID-19. Registration is available at avl.mx/72x.
  • Virtual Earth Month Celebration — A list of 50 conservation activities, including the Habitat at Home photo contest, compiled by Conserving Carolina. More info at avl.mx/72w.
  • WNC For the Planet — A virtual calendar where local organizations are posting service, educational and recreational opportunities throughout April. More info at WNCForThePlanet.org.
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About Daniel Walton
Daniel Walton is the former news editor of Mountain Xpress. His work has also appeared in Sierra, The Guardian, and Civil Eats, among other national and regional publications. Follow me @DanielWWalton
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