WILDCAT TALES
A new report from the Pew 
1601 NASA Parkway
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday
Join Space Center Houston to celebrate “The Green Generation.” Compete in the water cycle maze, watch Rad Rhonda and her Ultimate Science Lab make Styrofoam disappear and build your very own water filtration systems. For grades 3-8.
• Cost: $15.95-$19.95; online discounts available.
• Information: 281-244-2100 or www.spacecenter.org
13131 W. Little York Road,
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday
Toshiba hosts E-Waste Recycle Day, where people can drop off their unwanted electronics, including televisions, VCRs, DVD players, computer monitors, printers and more. Staff will unload your car at the North Eldridge entrance.
• Cost: Free.
• Information: 713- 896-5542.
6000 Golf Course Drive,
6 p.m. Thursday
“Blue and Green: Earth Day Jazz in the Park” concert features the University of Houston Jazz Orchestra with guest saxophonist Bill Evans, and local student jazz ensembles including City Jazz Kidz and the HSPVA jazz combo. Sponsored by Da Camera of Houston and Waste Management.
• Cost:Free.
• Information: 713-284-8351 or milleroutdoortheatre.com
501 Crawford, main concourse
5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday
The Astros will give away a green Astros cap made of recycled plastic bottles to the first 10,000 fans as part of an Earth Day celebration on a night they play the Florida Marlins.
• Cost: Tickets range from $7-$53.
• Information: 877- 927-8767 or houston.astros.mlb.com
1513 N. MacGregor,
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and April 25
The Houston Zoo is celebrating Earth Day on April 24 and 25 with a recycling relay race, an environmental maze and a re-usable giant coloring mural. “Meet the Keeper” talks will feature a conservation message.
• Cost: $10 adults, $5 children 2-11.
• Information: 713-533-6500 or houstonzoo.org/earthday
1 Hope Blvd, Galveston,
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday & April 25
The Earth Day and Oleander Festival includes arts and crafts and other entertainment. Area plant clubs will set up plants for display and sale.
• Cost:Free.
• Information: 800-582-4673 or moodygardens.com
8500 Bay Area Blvd., Pasadena,
Noon-4 p.m. April 25
In honor of Earth Day, the Nature Center will waive admission fees on April 25. Guided nature walks led by volunteer naturalists will be held at 2 p.m., and interpretive programs will be offered around the Discovery Trail throughout the afternoon.
• Cost: Free.
• Information: 281-474-2551 or abnc.org
