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At this family read event, decorate a pot and take home a pollinator-friendly native plant to attract butterflies and bees this summer.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3:30 p.m. April 20, 2024
Families can come out to Redford Branch to enjoy a groovy Earth Day Celebration. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-7 p.m. April 22, 2024
This family-friendly event offers educational workshops, fun activities and proactive ways to protect the planet.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-5 p.m. April 20, 2024
Earth Day Celebration with Joe Reilly and Friends at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms
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Families can celebrate Earth Day and the arrival of Spring with singer songwriter, Joe Reilly with environmental songs for kids of all ages.
Event cost: $20/adults, $18/military and veterans, $16/ages 17 and under
Event time: 10:30 a.m.-noon April 20, 2024
Families can come out to Jefferson Branch to paint a flower pot and plant seeds in it. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. April 22, 2024
Join People for Palmer Park to celebrate Earth Day with exploring the woods, cleaning the park and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23, 2023
Families can head to the Alexander Blue House for a hands-on encounter with Dan the Creature Man. Kids will also create their very own take-home plant terrarium. Advance registration required.
Event cost: $15/resident, $20/non-resident
Event time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 22, 2023
Meet in the parking lot behind McDonalds to get an overview of the pick up areas. Garbage bags, litter pickers and refreshments provided.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 9 a.m.-noon April 22, 2023
Mothering Earth: A Poetry Gathering at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti
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Teens can join local poets, Desirae Simmons and Leslie McGraw at the library as they do a poetry reading revolving around Earth Day.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-3 p.m. April 22, 2023
Ages 8-plus can join 86 Plastic to hear about ways to replace plastic in the household. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-1:30 p.m. April 22, 2023
Ages 8 and up can join Lake Erie Metropark for a look at real-life heroes and fictional heroes from the Marvel Universe. Pre-registration required by April 21 at 4 p.m.
Event cost: $3/child, $5/adult
Event time: 3-4 p.m. April 22, 2023
Join Lake Erie Metropark for a nature hike to celebrate Earth Day. They’ll discover the history of the holiday and how you can help the environment. Pre-registration required by April 21 at 4 p.m.
Event cost: $3/child, $5/adult, free/under 2
Event time: 1-2:30 p.m. April 22, 2023