Celebrate Earth Day with the entire family at Earth Day Staunton at the Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand.
This year’s theme is “9-1-1: Climate Emergency -What you can do.”
The Saturday, April 18 event will feature a variety of enjoy kid-oriented activities.
Meet wildlife from the Wildlife Center; see a beehive; see a live native fish tank; look through a solar telescope; learn how to compost; take home some native plants and trees; and learn how you can help the Earth’s climate.
Kids receive a passport to fill out and redeem a prize at the Recycled Treasure Shop. Adults can learn about local environmental issues from the dozens of organizations represented.
Admission to the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. event is free.
Food trucks available on-site.
In the event of rain, Earth Day Staunton will be in the Gypsy Hill Park Gym.
For information, please visit www.earthdaystaunton.org or Facebook – EarthDayStaunton.