City of Norman Environmental Services, Stormwater Division, and community partners will host nearly a dozen events over nine weeks to help share knowledge and resources for better protecting our environment. “Green Norman Eco Month” officially kicks off in April but the first event takes place next week, preceded by a proclamation of acknowledgement from Mayor Larry Heikkila on March 14. The calendar of action-packed events can be found below. All events are free. Questions may be directed to 405.307.7130.
World Water Day Celebration
Enjoy a water taste test and plant tour!
March 22, 10 AM - 11 AM | Vernon Campbell Water Treatment Plan, 3000 E Robinson
Great American Cleanup Kickoff Event and Household Hazardous Waste Facility Tour & Activities
Includes bee and bat hotel viewings, trash clean-up and special speakers!
March 25, 10 AM - 12 PM | Norman HHW Facility, 3803 Chautauqua Avenue.
Watershed Cleanup Event
April 2, 10 AM -12 PM | Colonial Estates Park, 1641 E Lindsey Street
Fifth installation of Artful Inlets
Learn about native plants, make seed bombs, or just watch artists create their masterpieces!
April 6-7, 10 AM – 5 PM | Colonial Estates Park, 1641 E Lindsey Street
DIY Vermicompost Workshop
April 17, 6 PM | Norman Development Center, 225 N. Webster
Limited to 10 registrants.
Planting Event
Join in on planting native, drought-tolerant plants in two new rain gardens!
April 22, 9 AM -11 AM | William Morgan Park, 1701 Schooner Drive
Norman Earth Day Festival
Music, family-friendly activities, vendors, face painting and more!
April 23, 12 - 5 PM | Reaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Avenue
E-Waste Collection Event
Responsibly recycle used electronic items!
May 6, 9 AM - 12 PM | Reaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Avenue
* May 7-13 – CELEBRATION OF “DRINKING WATER WEEK” *
Water Taste Test
Blind taste test drinking water and learn more about water sources!
May 10, 10 AM - 1 PM | Norman Development Center, 225 N Webster
Waterside Chat
Learn about community water sources!
May 11, 6 PM - 7 PM | Vernon Campbell Water Treatment Plant, 3000 E Robinson
Water Treatment Plant Tour
May 12, 1 PM - 2 PM | Vernon Campbell Water Treatment Plant, 3000 E Robinson
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