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Earth Day 2022: Eating Up Easter

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Earth Day 2022: Eating Up Easter

Sergio Mata’u Rapu and Elena Rapu/2018/70 min/Waste & Recycling, Climate Change, People & Culture

Saturday, April 23, 3 p.m. CDT
Virtual Watch Party

Saturday, April 23, 2:30 p.m. CDT [South]
In Person at Plant Chicago (see address)

FILM DESCRIPTION: The iconic statues and sensationalized "mysteries" of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) have drawn the interest of the world for centuries, attracting curious visitors to its shores. Today, this tiny, barren island is experiencing an economic boon as tourism skyrockets. Yet the indigenous culture and the island’s fragile environment are suffering. In their own voices, these Rapanui reveal the reality of modern life and the actions they are taking to preserve their culture and environment amidst rapid development. Crafted as a story passed down,“Eating Up Easter” intertwines the authentic history of the island with the stories of four islanders while revealing ways forward in tackling the universal complexities of balancing growth and sustainability faced by local communities worldwide.

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Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup and Celebration

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Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup and Celebration

Connect in community the day after Earth Day, Saturday, April 23. Reach out, give back and make new friends. Reveal the beauty of our city after a long winter.

Neighborhood Cleanup, 10 am to noon, at two locations – you choose

  • Columbus Park (500 S Central Ave) Field House & Pavilion cleanup

  • BUILD (5100 W Harrison St) chicken coop cleanup and garden bed building

Free Light Lunch, Noon to 1 pm

Both crews will enjoy a short gathering and delicious local food at Columbus Park Pavilion. Light lunch will accommodate vegans/vegetarians. Sponsored by BUILD, Flybird Experience, One Earth Collective, the Field Museum, Friends of the Park and other partners.