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Mission: Green takes place at the Gallery inside of Westland City Hall. Hear presentations and information on their continued effort in Westland to make it an ideal place to live, work and play. Hear about their latest program, "Feet on the Street," which will educate residents on the curb-side recycling program.
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This Earth Day event will educate visitors about plants and trees and will be led by the park’s landscaper, Ed Ashcraft. At the end of the tour, visitors are invited to plant a bulb at the park. It will also feature a juried outdoor art exhibition with paintings, photography, prints...
Celebrate Earth Day with this park clean-up. Check in at the Park Office at Stony Creek Metropark to pick up your trash bags, gloves and directions/map to your assigned cleanup area. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. April 20.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23, 2022
Celebrate Earth Day by recycling your unwanted computers, printers and other household electronics. Check website for the list of acceptable and non acceptable items. When you arrive, stay in your vehicle and have items in your trunk. Limited to residents and businesses of Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township, and Superior Township.
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Teens in grades 7-12 can join William P. Faust Public Library for a clean up of local parks and neighborhoods. Trash bags, gloves and other supplies will be provided. A signed waiver will be required to participate, which will be emailed to you once you register. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
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Join the library over Zoom to celebrate all the earth has to offer with stories, songs and fingerplays. This event is recommended for ages 3-5 years. This program is open to anyone with a valid library card in their system. Registration is required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10:30-11 a.m. April...