Some Earth-Friendly Ideas Around Hopatcong

We're a day away from Earth Day. Have you decided how you're going to celebrate?

Patch has a few ideas. And in case you already had plans for Friday, there are a few ways you can be green and environmentally safe over the next few weeks. Take a look at 5 Things You Need to Know Today.

1. You Need to Know About a Walk in the Woods: On Saturday, there will be a walk through borough trails, starting at Fire Co. No. 2 at 9:15 a.m.
2. You Need to Know About a Charity Hike: There will be a charity hike at Hudson Farm at 270 Sparta-Stanhope Rd. on May 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Registration starts at 7 a.m. The hike will benefit various borough organization.
3. You Need to Know About a Plant Sale: There will be a Mother's Day plant sale at Fire Co. No. 2 on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
4. You Need to Know About Shredding: The Hopatcong High School Project Graduation Team will host "Shred Day" at borough hall's parking lot on May 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Shredding will cost $7 per box.
5. You Need to Know About Cleaning Up the Borough: There will be a Hopatcong clean-up day on May 14, starting at the Department of Public Works building. It'll be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gloves and bags will be provided.