How to celebrate Earth Day in the Lowcountry

At Outdoor Architecture, we’re all about being green. That’s why Earth Day is our favorite holiday! Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 on the first day of spring. It was a day to reflect on our impact on the environment, and to be more conscientious about recycling and reusing materials. In addition to just taking a walk or bike ride in the beautiful Lowcountry to celebrate Earth Day, there are plenty of fun events going on to remind us to embrace and protect our environment. Here are some upcoming events:

Habersham Earth Day Celebration:

4-7 p.m. April 20, Habersham Marketplace, 13 Market St., Habersham. Free. This family-friendly event is designed to educate the community on options for a greener way of living. There will be fun and educational children’s activities throughout the Marketplace. Meet local farmers and sample their goods while listening to live music by Billy Drysdale. Various “green” groups, organizations and exhibitors will showcase their products and services. 843-379-1015; www.habershammarketplace.com  

Soft Shell Crab Festival:

Noon-5 p.m., April 21, Paris Avenue, Port Royal. Entertainment is free. Activities include rides for the kids, food, entertainment, a classic car show, craft fair and flea market. There will also be earth day booths. oldvillageportroyal.com  

Second Annual Earth Day Celebration:

11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 21, Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head Island. $5; free for kids. This event will feature a green transportation station, green art exhibit and entertainment. 843-882-7616; www.experiencegreen.org  

Daufuskie Island Earth Day Event:

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., April 22, Haig Point Clubhouse, Daufuskie Island. Fee for the event and ferry transportation is $50. Ferry departure is 9:30am. The fee is $35 for those not requiring ferry transportation This event will feature a brunch, a live and silent auction and a presentation and book signing by guest speaker Todd Ballantine. customerservice@daufuskieislandconservancy.org  

Port Royal Farmers Market:

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., April 16, Heritage Naval Park, Port Royal. Free. Several environmental agencies will set up booths with information and free giveaways along with local farmers selling their wares. There will be a planting of a commemorative tree at 10 a.m.  

Earth Day Festival in Forsyth Park:

11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 21, Forsythe Park, Savannah. Free. More than 100 exhibitors will be promoting green living and environmental activism. There will be tons of fun activities for children and great workshops featuring raising chickens, bees, composting, etc. 912-651-6943 or www.earthdaysavannah.org