Indy kicks off Earth Month with events across the city

April officially begins the observation of Earth month, a dedication to celebrating the Earth and encouraging the conservation and preservation of the natural world. While cities worldwide will be observing, Indianapolis is a hub of many different events happening across town. Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper staffers Lisa Shoemake (left) and Jessica Key team up to pick up trash. In observance of Earth Day, they and other staff members participated in a block beautification project. (Photo/John Hurst) Earth Month at Indy Parks Earth Day is officially celebrated on April 22, but Indy Parks is encouraging guests and visitors to help clean up the parks all month long. Beginning April 1, guests can visit any family center of any park to receive trash bags and gloves provided by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. “I think our parks provide different things for different people, but overall, it’s a public green space that everyone can use. It’s on us to make sure they’re protected,” said Alex Cortwright, chief communications officer for IndyParks. To find a park near you, visit parks.indy.gov to get involved in the clean-up coalition. Indiana Earth Day Festival Indy also welcomes Earth Day celebrations in music form with GaiaFest- A Concert Celebration of Mother...