PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Monday marks the 54th annual Earth Day, and many businesses in the Hampton Roads region plan to celebrate.
Earth Day was first observed on April 22, 1970, as a time to celebrate the planet and increase efforts to protect the environment.
All across the Hampton Roads region, HRT is celebrating Earth Day with free rides for all of their busses, light rail and ferry services.
“Going fare-free to celebrate Earth Day is an opportunity to thank our riders while encouraging new riders to leave their vehicles behind and try transit,” HRT CEO William Harrell said.
More events from across the region can be found below:
Hampton
The City of Hampton will host an Arbor Day tree planting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. The ceremony is scheduled from 10-11 a.m. Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck will plant trees to recognize the base’s contributions and commitment to the environment.
On April 23 and April 30, the Bateman Library will host Military Story Times from 1-1:30 p.m. Stories, songs and activities will be available for children at the event. The themes for the month of April are pasta, rain, birds, bees and gardening.