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Earth Day Nature

Earth Day Extravaganza at Nankin Mills Park Area

April 26 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/dima_zel

Location

Nankin Mills Park Area

33275 Edward Hines Drive

Westland, MI 48185

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Description

Celebrate the 55th Anniversary of Earth Day with a fun learning party at Nankin Mills Park. It features a nature hike, bee presentation, live birds of prey, music, inflatables, kids’ crafts and activities and more. For all ages.

Event cost: Free

Event time: Noon-3 p.m. April 26, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 734-261-1990

Website: https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/publicservices/parks-recreation.aspx

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

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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