Earth Day Let’s all step up and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day by participating in these activities.
Celebrate 50th Earth Day
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, events below have been either canceled or postponed. Please contact the representative for details.
Thank you to all collaborators for taking the time to plan an event. Hopefully, we will be able to celebrate 50 years of Earth Day soon.
Downtown Pollinator Pocket Garden
RUGN building and preparing the pollinator pocket garden to go in the north end of imagine-alley near Shoop Parking Garage.
Details coming soon.
Contact Chris Flynn at [email protected]
Plant Trees at Colonial Park
Weed Out! Racine, Root River Council, Southeast Gateway Group Sierra Club
Small tree and shrub planting in Colonial Park flood plain.
Saturdays April 18 and April 25 9:00 to noon
Meet at the Root River Steelhead Facility (navigate to 2200 Domanic Drive)
Contact Melissa Warner at [email protected]
Garden Cleanup
Garden cleanup and preparing for Wm Shakespeare’s birthday
April 19, Noon to 4:00
Refreshments will be provided
Contact Kay Gregor at [email protected]
Dog Park Tree Planting
City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Arbor Day Tree Planting
April 24 (time TBD)
Owen Davies Dog Park, West Boulevard
Tree Planting with Mayor Mason
Contact Tom Molbeck at [email protected]
Ecosystem Restoration
Wild Ones Native Landscapers
Ecosystem restoration at Colonial Park May 2, 9:00 to noon
Meet at the Root River Steelhead Facility (navigate to 2200 Domanic Drive)
Contact Regina Harders at [email protected]
Bird Walks
Hoy Audubon Society
Bird walks all month
- April 8 at Cliffside Park (parking area #2) woodcocks, 5:30 pm
- April 22 at Root River Parkway (tentative) woodcocks, 5:30 pm
- April 28, May 5, May 12 May 19 at Cliffside Park area #2, 8:00 am
- April 29, May 6, May 13 and May 20 at Colonial Park (off West High Street), 5:30 pm
- May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22 at River Bend Nature Center (3600 North Green Bay Road), 8:00 am
Mulching Paths in Sturtevant
Sturtevant Beautification Committtee
Will be mulching the paths around the community garden(s).Tree(s) to follow later.
Meet at Village Hall (2801 89th Street) Sturtevant
Saturday April 18, 2020 from 9:00 – 11:00
Contact Rose Woodruff at [email protected]
Eco-Justice Center Earth Day Friendraiser
Eco-Justice Center 7133 Michna Rd, Racine, Wisconsin 53402 Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 5 PM – 7 PM Stop by EJC for food & refreshments and the chance to learn more about Eco-J and how you can become more involved. COME TO DISCOVER…
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Earth Day with Music, Song, Poem, Story, Dance
Grassroots Open Mic: Earth Day Edition
Spectrum School of the Arts and Gallery (2050 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403)
April 8 and April 22 | 6:00pm-9:00pm | All Ages | Free Admission | Free Kringle and Coffee (thanks to Larsen Bakery and Wilson’s Coffee & Tea)
Monetary and Non-Perishable Food Donations Appreciated
Host: Nick Ramsey of Family Power Music
Buckthorn and Honeysuckle Removal & Garlic Mustard Pull
Buckthorn and Honeysuckle Removal and Garlic Mustard Pull
River Bend Nature Center 3600 North Green Bay Road, Caledonia (Racine)
May 9, 9:00 to 3:00, come when you can, leave when you must
Dress for the weather.
River Bend supplies tools and gloves; pizza for lunch.
Contact: Bob Oertel at [email protected]
