Events - Saturday, April 22

Mayo River State Park Earth Day Celebration

April 22, 2017

Join Mayo River State Park for an Earth Day Celebration!
Enjoy tethered hot air balloon rides (weather permitting), a bounce house for kids, an ECOBUS from Greensboro Parks & Rec with live birds, snakes and animals on board, fish release, food vendors, and a river cleanup, and more.


Earth Day Dan River Spring Cleanup

April 22, 2017
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us this Earth day to do your part in keeping Danville's River District clean and green!


DRBA Earth Day 2017 Stream Cleanup in Bassett

April 22, 2017
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

If you are in the Bassett area, join DRBA this Earth Day to celebrate by doing our part to keep our local waterways free of trash! Gloves, litter-getters and trash bags will be provided. Those with their own boats are encouraged to bring them.


Halifax Earth Day Extravaganza

April 22, 2017
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Town of Halifax hosts a special event each year to promote protecting the earth and its resources. People of all ages can participate in a rain barrel project, recycling scavenger hunt, book exchange, and more! Come say hello at the DRBA booth and have a great time with the entire family!


Virginia Outdoor Lovers Expo

April 22, 2017
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Virginia's Outdoor Lovers Expo is coming to the New River Valley, April 22nd. This free, family-friendly event will host a 300-foot zip line, paddleboard demonstration pool, outdoor gear raffle and gear swap, local food, brews and live music all staged alongside the New River.


VMNH Earth Day Festival

April 22, 2017
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join the Virginia Museum of Natural History and Martinsville Parks & Recreation to get up, get out, and enjoy the great outdoors!