Earth Day activities intended to educate while entertaining
It’s a weekend perfect for pruning a tree, planting a flower and picking up trash.
Sunday is Earth Day, and that means central Ohioans have plenty of opportunities to show Mother Nature some love this weekend. Here’s a family-friendly sampling of what nature lovers can do: coordinator for the Lane Road library.
“What they make is theirs to take,” Parish said. “For teens, it’s kind of fun to unplug from TV and video games for a little bit and work on gardening.”
If the weather is pleasant, activities will take place outside near Thompson Park. Otherwise, the event will be located inside the library.
Contact: 614-459-0273, www.ualibrary.org Time: 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday Admission: free; online registration requested
One of the highlights could be the competition among members of the Artists Wrestling League, a group that combines painting with the antics of pro wrestling.
Guests can shop from among environmentally minded vendors — Wholly Craft, Glean, Franklinton Cycle Works, Sunbury Farms and 4th Street Farms — and purchase food from a food truck. A variety of games and activities will be available for youngsters.
“I’m excited to share the gallery with people,” Vanderelli said, “and to bring awareness to taking care of our environment and eating healthy.”
Contact: 614-403-4689, www.thevanderelliroom. com
Time: noon to 3 p.m. Sunday
Admission: free nesting in the area.
Preservation Parks is providing a chance for guests to see the large predatory birds that have returned to the Hogback Ridge Park as part of an Earth Day event. The osprey are expected to remain at the park through the summer as their chicks hatch and grow.
“We love introducing people to the osprey early in the season,” said Saundra McBrearty, the outreach and volunteer specialist with Preservation Parks.
Visitors are also welcome to volunteer their time on Sunday to clean up trash and remove invasive plants such as honeysuckle and garlic mustard. In addition, organizers will have a presentation on climate change in the nature center, McBrearty said.
“We encourage people to get out and enjoy making a difference on Earth Day,” she said.
Contact: 740-524-8600, www.preservationparks. com Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday Admission: free