EARTH DAY 2008
WHEN: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, April 10
WHERE: Northwest Vista College, 3535 N. Ellison Drive
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: (210) 348-2407; (210) 348-2177; accd.edu/nvc
Program includes a poetry reading, a planting ceremony, nature walks, live music, vendors, a recycled-art show and a performance by the BodyCartography Project.

GO GREEN SAC
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 17
WHERE: Loftin Student Center mall area, San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Ave.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: (210) 733-2680
An RV that runs on vegetable oil will be on display as part of the Live Lightly Tour.

EARTH DAY
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 19
WHERE: Woodlawn Lake, 1103 Cincinnati St.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: (210) 434-6967
Fiesta event includes entertainment, vegetarian food, a 5K run and seminars demonstrating tree-planting and conservation techniques.

DAVID TAYLOR LECTURE
WHEN: 7 p.m. April 22
WHERE: Chapman Auditorium, Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place
HOW MUCH: Free, but reservations are recommended
INFO: (210) 222-8430; bexarlandtrust.org
Nature writer and English lecturer at the University of North Texas speaks about nature conservation. Presented by the Bexar Land Trust.

SOLAR FEST
WHEN: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 3
WHERE: Maverick Park, 1000 Broadway
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: (210) 354-0236; solarsanantonio.org
Fifth annual event features exhibits showcasing products that use solar energy and other renewable resources.