![]() ![]() Face-painted toddlers weaved through the crowd, while dogs dragged their owners through the park.Ī little girl tugged her mom to greet Kismet, a gentle black dog awaiting his permanent home by the Animal Protection Society of Durham table. Kids beat their own homemade drums alongside professional bands such as Grupo Caribe Vibe, Vertigo, and Sensory Expressions Band & Steele Drums. “For me, I’ve been loving the free stuff,” said Kaleela, who came with her kids but escaped them momentarily to gather as much merch as possible from the various stands around the park. Off-The-Hook, a crochet business run by a team of three high schoolers, showed off handmade flower and bear coasters on theme with the spirit of the day. ![]() The team of two is one of the first in the Triangle to handle hard-to-recycle materials that can’t go in the curbside bin, such as styrofoam and light bulbs.įestival-goers treated themselves to artisan crafts like beaded bracelets and flower-pressed charms. Trained Durham Parks and Rec volunteers dutifully took each attendee’s trash at a central trash station, sorting it into bins labeled “recycling” or “landfill.”Īnyone inspired by the festival’s commitment to proper recycling could sign up for the new ReCollective subscription service. Those looking to toss their dirty napkins didn’t have to lift a finger. Kids were encouraged to test their skills at the parking lot’s colorful obstacle course, courtesy of Bike Durham, a nonprofit advocating for safe, affordable, sustainable transportation for all. This was the 2023 Durham Earth Day Festival on April 24, where people ate, danced, and learned about how to make Durham’s corner of the world a more sustainable place, while getting some free merch.īefore heading into the festival at Durham Central Park, attendees checked their bikes at Durham’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission’s bike valet station. “Yes!” she said, stuffing her new reusable treasure from Durham Parks and Recreation into a canvas tote bag. ![]() The needle slowed, then landed on “Silicone Cup.” As people took turns spinning a nearly 2-foot-wide multicolored wheel, a woman sporting a “Celebrate Everyday like It’s Earth Day,” T-shirt jumped up and down frantically nearby, waiting for the spinner’s hands of fate to settle. ![]()
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