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Families explore the lower level of Founders Memorial Library and the activities at Earth Fest. Earth Fest offered a variety of activities from demonstrations to tours to panels with professionals. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Earth Fest encourages environmental protection

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | April 7, 2025

People continue to take Earth for granted despite growing pollution and littering. The DeKalb community has found a way to acknowledge the planet’s presence and create ways to ensure a healthy environment. Held from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday...

Jonathan Shelby sits behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup contains events such as Earth Fest and a performance by the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

Earth Fest, Soldiers’ Chorus this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | April 3, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a gaming night, Earth Fest, a performance by the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus and more.  HUSKIE GAMING JACKBOX NIGHT  Date and Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday  Location: Altgeld...

“Earth Fest April 18” is displayed on the Egyptian Theatre marquee. The film “Common Ground'' premiered for the first time in Northern Illinois at Earth Fest and was followed by a panel of local farmers and experts on regenerative agriculture. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

Earth Fest creates community

By Brynn Krug, Editor in Chief | April 19, 2024

Despite the dreary, drizzling rain outside, environmental activists and members of the DeKalb community gathered Thursday inside the Egyptian Theatre to participate in the inaugural Earth Fest. Hosted by climate advocacy group DeCarbon DeKalb, Earth...

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., has its lights on while the sun sets around it. The Egyptian Theatre will host the first annual Earth Fest Thursday. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

First annual Earth Fest coming to Egyptian Theatre

By Lindsay Curtis, Copy Editor | April 14, 2024

Local climate advocacy group DeCarbon DeKalb is hosting its first annual Earth Fest, a free, family-friendly event intended to bring the community together to celebrate local sustainability.  Occurring during Earth Week, the event will take place...

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