Zoo holds `Party for the Planet'

Sequoia Park Zoo & Foundation will hold its annual family friendly Earth Day celebration, “Party for the Planet,” April 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka.

Supported in part by a grant from Wild Hope, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and in partnership with KEET-TV, this complimentary admission day will feature eco — exhibitors, advocacy activities, composting workshops, native plant giveaways, education stations, western pond turtle talks, and special film screenings from the “Wild Hope” series.

Due to limited capacity on the Redwood Sky Walk, everyone is encouraged to make a reservation for their arrival time by selecting a free ticket via this link, https://shorturl.at/ LX569. For more information or assistance securing a ticket, call 707-442-5649.

The community can continue taking action for the planet at the second annual Sequoia Park & Zoo Bioblitz April 14 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This ADAaccessible, all-levels event will use the iNaturalist app to find, identify and record the diverse species of animals, plants and fungi on the Redwood Sky Walk and in Sequoia Park. This community science opportunity is a fun way to connect with nature, contribute to scientific research, and learn about the importance of native species. After the event, participants can enjoy pizza in the park and compare their findings.

For more opportunities to get involved, join the Sequoia Park Ivy League on April 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a morning of local habitat restoration. The Sequoia Park Ivy League meets regularly to remove invasive English ivy from the beloved redwood forest. Participants will receive SPZ&F branded gardening gloves while supplies last.

Party for the Planet information can be found at www.RedwoodZoo.org.*