Waco Downtown Farmers Market
SATURDAY MORNINGS, 9am-1pm, 200 E. Bridge St. (NEW LOCATION!)
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 5-8pm, 200 E. Bridge St.
The Saturday Waco Downtown Farmers Market has officially moved to 200 E. Bridge Street. Come check out the new location and on April 12 enjoy music by The Lindsley Brothers, Waco Quilt Guild Quilt Sale, and Easter Bunny Photos benefitting Talitha Koum. Get free food vouchers on April 23 by visiting the educational booths at the Care for Waco Carnival. Get a free tree seedling on April 26 from Waco Friends of the Climate in honor of Earth Day.
Discovery Activity: Nature Journal
APRIL 9-12, 10-11am, During open hours at Urban REAP, 1509 N 15th St.
This month’s Discovery Activity is a Nature Journal! This journal includes activities, such as ABCs of Nature, writing a poem, creating nature stamps, and includes plenty of space to draw what you see in nature. Stop by REAP during our open hours to pick yours up and start adventuring around Urban REAP for inspiration! Our Discovery Activities are free and family-friendly DIY activities available the second week of every month. Supplies are available during our open hours, with staff available to answer questions as needed. Grab a beverage or paleta from one of our neighborhood shops and explore nature with us!
Baylor Pollinator Appreciation Day
APRIL 12, 9-11am, Baylor Community Garden, corner of 9th and James Ave.
Please join us at the Baylor Community Garden as we learn from experts about the importance of pollinator conservation, and what Baylor is doing to help make our campus a pollinator haven. Attendees will have the chance to plant native plants in the garden and make a bee habitat to bring home!
Drive Electric Earth Month Events
APRIL 15, 6-7:30; 7-9pm South Waco Library, 2737 S 18th Street
APRIL 21, 6-7:30; 7-9pm West Waco Library, 5301 Bosque Blvd
Where does electricity come from? What's our current grid mix? How has grid reliability improved since 2021? How far can you go on a charge? Why doesn't it have a tailpipe? How do you find charging stations? What careers are related to the electrified transportation sector? How do I convert my old gas car into an EV? Why do EVs have lower maintenance costs? Are BEV buses, trucks, and farm tractors available? What happens to the batteries? Lebron James owns a what?!?!? Your opportunity to learn about real Electric Vehicles from real owners! At least one EV will be available for demo rides. Brought to you by the Heart of Texas Electric Vehicle Association.
Sustainable Resource Practices Advisory Board Meeting
APRIL 17, 3pm, Fire Station 6 Community Room
The general public is welcome to attend this monthly meeting of the citizen board that makes policy recommendations to the Waco City Council. Consider becoming a member of the board. More information found here.
Party for the Planet at Cameron Park Zoo
APRIL 19, 9am-2pm, Cameron Park Zoo, 1701 North 4th Street
In the Zoo and Aquarium world we call our Earth Day event Party for the Planet. This year for Earth Day we would like to showcase our community and all that is done to support green practices and awareness. We will also have crafts and games for the whole family to enjoy! This event is free with admission.
Heart of Texas Electric Vehicle Association Monthly Meeting
APRIL 19, 6pm, Kim's Diner at 2600 W Waco Dr.
Topics of conversation regularly include basic EV ownership, zero emissions motorsports, battery recycling, grid resiliency, and conversions. Don't own an EV yet? Come learn things! EV owner? Come teach people! For more information contact: hot.electautoassn@gmail.com
Care for Waco Carnival
APRIL 23, 5-8pm, Farmers Market at 200 E. Bridge Street
The Waco Youth Council in partnership with the City of Waco Office of Sustainability is putting on the Care for Waco Carnival on Wednesday, April 23 from 5-8pm at the Farmers Market by Bridge Street. This event is for the whole family. There will be games and educational booths where you can earn free food vouchers as you learn about sustainable living practices.
Community Workshop: Spring Garden Planning
APRIL 26, 11am-noon at Urban REAP, 1509 N. 15th Street
Attend this workshop to learn from Garden Guru April Strickland how to prepare your garden to get the best out of a Texas Spring and Summer growing season. We will learn about what crops grow best March through July and share best practices to ensure you have produce throughout the growing season. Please REGISTER HERE for this event.
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