Earth Day, Christina River Clean-up, and other Saturday daytime events:

Delaware Nature Society Earth Day Festival:

"Come to the DNS Earth Day Festival at the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge on the Wilmington Riverfront ~ Saturday, April 16, 10 am to 3 pm ~ Rain or Shine. Celebrate with canoe trips down the Christina, live music, green living exhibitors, hikes, children's activities and much more. U.S. Senator Tom Carper will speak at noon. It's FREE!"

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Wild Birds Unlimited (Hockessin) 16th anniversary celebration:

First 16 customers of April 16th get a free gift, and everything is 16% off.  Stop in Harvest Market Natural Foods next door, where they'll be giving away free reusable bags for Earth Day.

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"A Healthy Taste of Brandywine".  From Greater Brandywine Village Revitalization:

"Saturday, April 16, 2011, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the intersection of Concord Avenue & Market Street. Food, Live Music and Giveaways. Cooking demonstrations by Trader Joe's market, Healthy Smoothies by Zina DiTonno to sample and buy, Health Information by Christiana Care Health System, samples from neighborhood businesses. This is a kick-off for new Village Farmers' Market"

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Brandywine Zoo Earth Day Festival:

Sat., 10am-3:30pm at the zoo, free with zoo admittance fee.
"Learn about the "Wonder of Water" at this year's annual Earth Day Celebration!  The day will include live animal presentations, live entertainment, and fun water-related activities, games, crafts, and more!"

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Christina Watershed Clean-up:

Saturday from 8am-noon at White Clay Creek State Park and other sites in the area.  (8am!  Why can't one of these clean-ups have night-owl friendly hours?)

For more info and exact locations: http://www.christinarivercleanup.org/