Pasco County will celebrate Earth Day on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Crews Lake Park, 16739 Crews Lake Drive in Shady Hills. There will be a ladybug release, workshops, a tour of the Water Ventures Learning Lab, children’s crafts, educational displays, concessions, and a Florida native plant sale. Guests can bring electronics for recycling. Two TVs can be recycled for free, and there is a $7 charge for each additional TV.
Household hazardous waste will be accepted for disposal. Mercury-containing thermostats and thermometers can be exchanged for a $5 gift card. The Pill Take-Back Program will be available for disposal of expired or unused medications. Documents will be shredded from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
To preregister for the rainwater harvesting workshop or composting workshop, call Pasco County Extension Service at (352) 518-0470.
For event information, call Lottie Kelley at (727) 856-2917, ext. 201.
