Earth Day - April 22

The Houston Chronicle has listed some ways to celebrate Earth Day! Join them!

SPACE CENTER HOUSTON

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

TOSHIBA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

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.

MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE

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

MINUTE MAID PARK

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

HOUSTON ZOO

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

MOODY GARDENS

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

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER

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