02/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/16/2026 14:48
City of Norman Environmental Services and community partners will host several events over nine weeks to help share knowledge and resources for better protecting our environment. "Green Norman Eco-bration" officially kicks off on March 22, 2026. The calendar of action-packed events can be found below. All events are free. Questions may be directed to 405-292-9731.
World Water Day: Water Reclamation Facility Tour
Tour the Water Reclamation Facility for a behind-the-scenes look at how your water is cleaned and discover exciting, ongoing research on water treatment processes in partnership with OU.
March 22, 1 PM - 2 PM | Water Reclamation Facility, 3500 Jenkins Ave
Native Plant Workshop
Join us at The Well and get your hands dirty creating seed bombs while learning how native plants support our pollinators.
April 4, 9 AM - 11 AM | The Well, 210 James Garner Ave
Eighth Installation of Artful Inlets
Take a stroll in Rotary Park and watch the artists create their masterpieces.
April 16-17, from 9 AM - 4 PM | Rotary Park, 1501 W Boyd St
Great American Cleanup Kickoff Event: Watershed Cleanup
Help us beautify Eastwood Park and protect our watershed by picking up trash and removing invasive plants.
April 18, 9 AM - 11 AM | Eastwood Park, 1001 S Ponca Ave
Great American Cleanup Event: Watershed Cleanup
Help us beautify Reaves Park and protect our watershed by picking up trash.
April 25, 9 AM - 11 AM | Reaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Ave
Norman Earth Day Festival
Music, family-friendly activities, vendors, face painting and more!
April 26, 12 - 5 PM | Reaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Ave
* May 3-9 - CELEBRATION OF "DRINKING WATER WEEK" *
Water Taste Test
Blind taste test drinking water and learn more about water sources!
May 6, 11 AM - 1 PM | Norman Development Center, 225 N Webster
Water Treatment Plant Tour
Tour the plant and learn how we provide Norman with clean, safe drinking water.
May 7, 6 PM - 7 PM | Vernon Campbell Water Treatment Plant, 3000 E Robinson St
E-Waste Collection Event
Responsibly recycle used electronic items!
May 16, 9 AM - 12 PM | Ruby Grant Park, 3110 W Franklin Rd (Franklin Rd Parking Lot)