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Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
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5th Annual Earth Day
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Kensington-Normal Heights Library Park
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Thanks to our community who came out to join the KTCA Earth Day celebration at the Kensington-Normal Heights library on April 11. We’re so grateful that the sun shown on our beautiful event.
Thanks to our impactful exhibitors, library partners, sponsors, musicians and organizing team. The most special gratefulness to our remarkable neighbors from Kensington, Talmadge, Normal Heights, City Heights and beyond who gathered across generations to commemorate our earth and share time with each other.
Enjoy some photo highlights!
Enjoy this highlight video from our 2025 event:
Thanks to our exhibitors and sponsors:
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