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Earth Day Celebration at the Recreation Activities Center

April 22 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Two children pose with a recycling-themed mascot at an outdoor Earth Day celebration. The kids hold festive signs that read "Happy Earth Day" and "Go Planet, It's Your Earth Day," while the mascot wears a green hat and vest with a recycling symbol. The background features a grassy park with trees and a modern brick building.

Photo credit: West Bloomfield Parks

Location

Recreation Activities Center

4640 Walnut Lake Road

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

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Description

Explore the Outdoor Natural Play Area and celebrate Mother Earth with a recycled craft, live animal interactions and guided hikes. Can register with or without the hike. Pre-registration required.

Event cost: Free event; $5/nature hike for resident, $7/nature hike for non-resident

Event time: 4-6 p.m. April 22, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 248-451-1900

Website: https://www.wbparks.org/event/earth-day-celebration/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Toddlers

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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