 Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is excited to host a Free Health and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 at our headquarters, 400 E. Gray. The outdoor event will showcase a variety of vendors, family activities, a free health screening and CPR training. Food will be sold by six forks burgers co.
For more information, please call (502) 574-6675 or email louhealthed@louisvilleky.gov.
 The Louisville Zoo announces the return of its annual celebration, Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Throughout April, the Zoo will host a series of weekend activities and discounted admission opportunities to celebrate the wonder of our planet and promote the need to protect it.
New in 2024, the Zoo introduces the ‘Kids in Action’ program, inviting families and individuals of all ages to participate in environmentally beneficial projects in their own backyards. Participants can choose an activity aligned with conservation efforts and submit photos and explanations of their projects. Submissions will be accepted through April 16 with four winners selected on April 18 through a random drawing. Winners will receive a Zoo prize package and be invited to a special press conference celebrating Earth Month on April 21. A video retrospective of all projects will be shared on April 22.
The celebration kicks off with Recycling Weekends on April 6, 13, and 20, featuring various conservation organizations offering tips and suggestions to protect the environment. Special activities, including animal presentations and keeper talks, will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each weekend.
In addition, the Zoo will offer unique compost sales with ZooPoopyDoo compost available for purchase on April 6, 13, 20, and 27. Fun Day Mondays on April 8, 15, 22, and 29 will feature $7.25 Zoo admission, powered by LG&E and KU Foundation, with a portion of proceeds supporting conservation projects worldwide.
Party for the Planet culminates with Earth Day observed on April 21, with $5 off general admission at the Zoo’s admissions windows and free parking all day, powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Community eco-partners will be featured throughout the Zoo, providing guests with valuable information on environmental conservation.
For more information about Party for the Planet events and scheduling, see below and visit louisvillezoo.org/earth.
Recycling weekends April 6, 13 and 20
Each weekend in April, the Zoo will host a different conservation organization to offer ways for guests to help our environment! Organizations and programs that help the air, water, land, and, of course, animals will be featured each of these weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can enjoy special animal presentations, keeper talks, as well as tips and suggestions to help protect wildlife and wild places.
April 6 Crayon Recycling
April 13 Shoe Recycling
April 20 Document Shredding
Louisville ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sales April 6, 13, 20 and 27
The most unique and wildest blend of ZooPoopyDoo compost will be made available for sale each Saturday in April from 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. for $45 per scoop. Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s Bus parking lot. Only open-top truck beds and trailers will be loaded. To purchase online, visit louisvillezoo.org/zoopoopydoo.
Fun Day Mondays April 8, 15, 22 and 29
Guests can enjoy $7.25 Zoo admission, powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Parking of $7 is not included and will be charged at the Zoo’s admission windows. Twenty-five cents from every ticket sold supports species survival activities through the Zoo’s conservation work with regional, national and global partners such as Monarch Watch, Kentucky Natural Land Trust, Snow Leopard Trust, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Polar Bears International and the Black-footed Ferret Recovery Program.
Kids in Action Winners Announced Sunday, April 21
The Zoo will announce the winners of its new Kids in Action program.
Earth Day Observed at the Zoo Sunday, April 21
Party for the Planet culminates with $5 off general admission and free parking all day powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Community eco-partners will be featured throughout the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission discount cannot be applied to any online ticket purchases and will only be applied during transactions made at the Zoo’s admission windows on April 21.
Plant Sale Saturday, April 27
Guests can browse a selection of native plant available for purchase at the Zoo from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or while supplies last.
 To purchase a duck, email gotducks.org
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 Attention Rental Property Owners,
The Department of Codes & Regulations has initiated their new Rental Registry program and your action is required. Property owners must register all their rental units with the city and pay a fee ranging from $25 to $250; failure to register is subject to a fine up to $100 per day per housing unit.
The registry will provide accurate and up-to-date contact information for property owners and management companies to help the city better identify and contact the responsible parties should Code Enforcement Officers find code violations at a rental property. Louisville Metro Government will randomly select properties from the list each year to undergo inspections to ensure the units meet the city code of ordinances.
Registration is available online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/codes-regulations/. Property owners/managers may also apply in person with the Department of Codes & Regulations at 444 S. 5th St., Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40202.
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If you have an old flag and don't know what to do with it--an Eagle Scout will help you out! BSA Troop 190 has placed a Retire Flag box in the firehouse's front yard!!
The box is located at Okolona Fire Station 1 at 8501 Preston Highway up front by the flag pole. They are trying to get as many flags as they can so Eagle Scout candidate Morghan can finish her project.
You can drop your old flag (doesn’t matter the condition) in the box any time day or night. You don’t need to do anything besides put it in the box. BSA Troop 190 will then pick them up and retire them the correct way.
It will remain there to collect flags, so if you need it, use it!!
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