The City of Fargo invites residents to celebrate Earth Week April 21-26 by participating in a variety of green, earth-friendly activities throughout the community.
MATBUS – Get Your “Can” on the Bus
Celebrate Earth Week with MATBUS and Get Your “Can” on the Bus from Monday, April 21, to Saturday, April 26. On those days, you can ride MATBUS fixed-route vehicles for free when you recycle one empty aluminum can on the bus. All collected cans will be recycled, with the proceeds donated to the Homeward Animal Shelter.
The City of Fargo Poster Contest
The City of Fargo hosted a poster contest at Jefferson Elementary School, with the theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” The winning classroom will get to have pizza with Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney. The poster will appear on a billboard in Fargo during the month of May, sponsored by The City of Fargo and MinnKota EnviroServices.
Earth Week News Conference
To celebrate Earth Week, the cities of Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and Dilworth, along with Clay County Solid Waste, will hold a news conference on Tuesday, April 22, at 10 a.m. at 3322 15th Ave. N. in Moorhead at the new Resource Recovery Center. Facility tours will be given, showcasing the commercial garbage tipping floor, household hazardous waste facility, public recycling and garbage drop-off and the reuse room.
Fargo Public Library Events
An Earth Day-themed craft will be featured at the weekly Crafternoons sessions for school-aged kids at two Fargo Public Library locations. The same craft project will be offered on Monday, April 21, at the Dr. James Carlson Library from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, April 22, at the Northport Library from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Both events are free, and no registration is required. For details, visit fargolibrary.org/kids or contact the Children’s Services Department at 701.241.1495.
On Tuesday, April 29, at 4 p.m., join Growing Together gardening group members at their Catalyst West Garden site (1894 21st Ave. S.) to connect with other gardeners and learn gardening tips and tricks. This is a free event, and no registration is required. For details, visit fargolibrary.org or contact Lori West at 701.476.5977.
River Keepers Events
The nonprofit group River Keepers will host its annual meeting on Thursday, April 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Xcel Energy conference room on the second floor of the Black Building (118 Broadway N., Fargo). New board members will be elected, and updates on the Red River corridor will be provided. This is a free event.
River Keepers will participate in Party for the Planet, the Red River Zoo's Earth Day celebration that highlights local businesses and organizations with eco-friendly practices. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the zoo.
MinnKota Recycling
From April 21 through May 3, MinnKota Recycling is paying a premium price for all aluminum cans: $0.65 per pound for 1-99 pounds. If residents have over 100 pounds, MinnKota is offering $0.68 per pound. For anything more than 500 pounds, $0.70 per pound will be offered. In addition to aluminum, MinnKota pays for select recyclables. Visit MinnKotaRecycling.com to learn more about hours and locations.
Healthcare Equipment Recycling
The Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization (HERO) is seeking donations of healthcare equipment and supplies that can be sanitized, refurbished and redistributed locally and globally. For more information, visit HeroFargo.org.