The Camano Center is marking Earth Day with a Conservation Celebration from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Speakers are scheduled to talk about energy-efficient building ideas, Triangle Cove protection projects and designing an at-home rain garden.
There also will be tours of nearby nature trails and an introduction to the solar panel installation at the center. Utsalady Elementary School, the Snohomish Conservation District and Fire Mountain Solar are partnering with the community center to put on the event at 606 Arrowhead Road. More information is online at www.camanocenter.org.
Drug take-back in Everett: People have the chance to drop off unwanted prescription medications at Everett Community College’s Liberty Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
At the same time, people can recycle unwanted electronics for free in the college’s parking lot F. The address is 2000 Tower St.
More info: www.everettcc.edu/earthweek or write to mbeeman@everettcc.edu.
New emergency app: The American Red Cross has released a new app to help people during emergencies such as earthquakes and floods.
The free Emergency App is available for smartphones and tablets. Features include family notifications, alerts, tips and shelter maps. It works in English and Spanish.
More info: redcross.org/apps.
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