Earth Day Durango is holding Earth Month events throughout April. The events will culminate in the Earth Day parade on Main Avenue and a celebration at Buckley Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22. This is a free event open to the public to experience sustainable business and social justice booths, music, Ballet Folklorico dancers, The Secret Circus Society, food, sustainability workshops, fun for kids, a “trash-to-treasure” art and maker space, face painting and more.

Earth Day Durango teamed up with Sustainable Durango and Local First to lead the public relations campaign to inspire people to attend sustainability events. Events include:

April 1-22: Earth Month Bingo. Take five actions toward sustainability in April for a chance to win up to $500 in prizes. This is a free game. Prizes will be awarded at the Earth Day Celebration at Buckley Park on April 22.April 17: “Kiss the Ground” film. 6 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 419 San Juan Drive. Free. The documentary makes the case that by regenerating Earth’s soils, we can balance the climate, replenish the water supply, keep species off the extinction list and better feed the world.April 19: Trash Pickup Event. 5-6:30 p.m. Details: [email protected] 20: Electronic Recycling Event. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 main Ave. By donation.

For a complete list of Earth Month events, films, workshops and podcasts, visit: earthdaydurango.com.