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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. Event...

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 the planet by taking part in family-friendly activities and information such as composing, stormwater migration, bioaccumulation, soil contamination, invasive species and more. Event cost: Free Event time: 1-4 p.m. April 23, 2022

This annual celebration will feature hands on activities, live entertainment, displays and more. This family-friendly fest will be a zero-waste event so make sure to bring your reusable water bottle. Event cost: Free Event time: 1-4:30 p.m. April 24, 2022

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. Event cost:...

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 Event...

In honor of Earth Month, CPL will offer its very first fashion swap. The swap will allow women 18 and up to "shop" and swap their clothing items and accessories. Each participant brings 12 items and will receive one token for each item. They will buy their "new" items...

Children ages 2-7 will learn all about taking care of the Earth through science experiments and crafts. Registration required.  Event cost: Free Event time: 11 a.m.-noon April 16, 2022

Children will join the library for story time, specifically for Earth Day. After the story, they will be able to test the water quality of the Clinton River and learn more about caring for the world's natural resources. Event cost: Free Event time: 10-11 a.m. April 16, 2022

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...

Ages 5-10 will enjoy creating their own musical instruments out of recycled materials in honor of Earth Day. Registration required. Event cost: Free Event time: 4:15-4:45 p.m. April 22, 2022