Yellow Springs to celebrate Earth Day with multiple events
WithGlen Helen Nature Preserve at the heart of the Yellow Springs community and with the town now having the official status of a National Wildlife Federation “Certified Wildlife Community,” Earth Day should be nothing short of a grand celebration.
“Earth Day 2021 means more this year than ever — after a challenging year, with too much time inside, and especially too much time staring into screens, the urge to get outside and connect with the earth is potent,” stated a Tecumseh Land Trust press release.
The YS Wildlife Habitat Community has pulled several groups together — Tecumseh Land Trust, Glen Helen Nature Preserve, Arthur Morgan Institute for Community Solutions, the Village of
Yellow Springs, and the Yellow Springs Environmental Commission — to celebrate a whole Earth Week with educational activities.
For more information on Earth Week activities, call 937-767-9490.
April 22, Earth Day Tours at Agraria Farm
Tour the property from noon to 6 p.m., with tours starting every half an hour. Tours will take 30 to 60 minutes, with a limit of five people per tour.
Address: 131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road
April 23 & 24, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Hometown Habitat film screening followed by Q&A with film director Catherine Zimmerman
The film focuses on how and why native plants are critical to the survival and vitality of local ecosystems. Seating is limited to 25 each night. Register at eventbrite.com.
Address: Agraria Barn, 131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road
April 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Native Plant Swap and Sale
Participants are invited to bring native plants from their garden, and swap them for other native plants. Plants are also available for purchase.
Address: Glen Helen Nature Preserve’s Main parking lot, 405 Corry St.
April 25, 2 p.m., YS Wildlife Habitat Community Celebration
The celebration will include presentations, the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, milkweed plant giveaways, live music and kids activities. Social distancing and masks required. Rain date is May 2.
Address: Miami Township New Fire Department parking lot, Xenia Avenue