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The Rotary Club of Wayne is partnering with Wayne Ripple Effect to conduct a city-wide cleanup for Earth Day. Register before April 11 in order to receive a t-shirt. Morning snack bar and pizza will be provided. Please bring your own brooms, shovels and other cleaning equipment. Trash bags...
Greenmead Historical Park brings you an event to celebrate the return of spring and the life of Michigan nature artist, Gwen Frostic. Take a walk and meet some critters along the way. You will collect objects for an arts and crafts activity. For ages 4-10. Advanced registration is required.
Event cost: $15/resident,...
Enjoy some family fun activities, face painting, earth-friendly crafts, live music, informational booths, giveaways, local food trucks and more at this event celebrating the planet. Low-cost Hayrides will also be offered. Great for all ages. No registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-7 p.m. April 22, 2023
Bring the kids out for a day of service cleaning up the park. Volunteers will help clean-up along the picnic areas and shoreline of the park. Individuals, families and groups are all welcome to participate. Volunteers will be assigned to different areas of the park at check-in. All necessary...
Families are invited to join Bailey Park NDC and Eastside Community Network for an afternoon of environmentally friendly fun. There will be games, activities and information about how to be a citizen of the planet. Masks and social distancing are required.
Event Cost: Free, registration required
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Join various Detroit nature coalitions to help clean up the Detroit River. Site locations include Belle Isle, the Detroit Outdoor Adventure Center, Ecorse Creek, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Dequindre Cut, Rotary Park in Trenton, and Fort Street Bridge Park in Detroit. Registration is required at each location as are face...
