Variety of area events to celebrate ‘420,’ Earth Day
Mix together Earth Day — an annual event that highlights environmental awareness — and 420 — a date often tied to cannabis culture — and we have an interesting and fun couple of days in store in Charlotte.
First up is 420, celebrated on Saturday April 20. Earth Day follows on Monday, April 22.
Here are events where you can learn about environmentally friendly practices, support sustainability measures in the Charlotte area, try cannabis products and more:
ENVISION CHARLOTTE EARTH WEEK EVENTS
Location: Innovation Barn, 932 Seigle Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
When: Now through Saturday, April 20
Cost: Free
Envision Charlotte is holding multiple events to celebrate Earth Week:
Clean the Queen: Two shifts of volunteers are needed every day to help pick up litter from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4 p.m.
Sample drop-off: April 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., architects, contractors and designers can donate unwanted material samples for community reuse. Second Chance Re-Use: April 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., browse the Second Chance Sample giveaway of the materials dropped off the day before. From noon-4 p.m., you can enjoy live music while you pick up a Sierra Nevada tote and plant a seed in a Sierra Nevada glass jar (while supplies last).
EARTH DAY WEEKEND AT ANNE SPRINGS CLOSE GREENWAY
Location: 2573 Lake
Haigler Drive, Fort Mill SC 29715
When: Friday, April 19-Sunday, April 21
Cost: Free entry, but parking is $5 for nonmembers. Camping is $19 per person or $29 per person for two days, but members get 20% off.
Anne Springs Close Greenway is going all out for Earth Day with three days of events. You can join in its Earth Day Campout on Friday and Saturday, register for its Earth Day Bass Fishing Tournament or explore vendors at its Earth Day Community Village. There are also farm animals and horses to check out, crafts, yoga, hikes and other outdoor activities to explore.
Also in Fort Mill: Gastropub Lucky Duck will permanently close on Saturday, so make sure to stop by.
RESIDENT CULTURE BREWING CO.’S EARTH DAY + 420 CELEBRATION
Location: 2101 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 332 W Bland St., Charlotte, NC 28203
When: Friday, April 19 from 5-9 p.m. at the Plaza Midwood location on Central Avenue; and Saturday, April 20 from 1-6 p.m. at the South End location on Bland Street. Cost: Free entry Resident Culture Brewing Co. is celebrating Earth Day and 420 all at once with cannabis-infused beverages, sustainable vendors and vintage markets, live music and more. Each location will feature a Cümulo tasting station highlighting North Carolina’s first brewery crafted, cannabis-infused sparkling water, plus live music and wildflower seed paper while supplies last.
Friday’s event at Plaza Midwood will include: