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Crafts Earth Day Free

Earth Day is Planting Day with Guest Speaker, Greening of Detroit at Jefferson Branch

April 22 @ 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/dima_zel

Location

Jefferson Branch, Detroit Public Library

12350 Outer Drive East

Detroit, MI 48224

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Description

Families can come out to Jefferson Branch to plant seeds and learn how to help the planet thrive. For all ages. Bring gardening gloves.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 4:30-5 p.m. April 22, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-is-planting-day-with-guest-speaker-greening-of-detroit-tickets-1085292652539

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

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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