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How-To Earth Day Festival
2025-04-13 13:00:00 2025-04-13 15:00:00 America/Chicago How-To Earth Day Festival Niles-Maine District Library - Commons Meeting Room A&B

Sunday, April 13
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-13 13:00:00 2025-04-13 15:00:00 America/Chicago How-To Earth Day Festival Niles-Maine District Library - Commons Meeting Room A&B

Niles-Maine District Library

Commons Meeting Room A&B

Join us for a How-to Earth Day Festival celebrating sustainability! Enjoy eco-friendly and fun activities for all ages. Together, let's protect our planet and inspire change!

🌍Celebrate Earth Day at the Library! 🌍

Come join us for a fun-filled, hands-on Earth Day celebration at our How-To Earth Day Fest! Explore a variety of interactive stations where you can:

♻️ Craft projects using recyclable materials

♻️ Learn about recycling and sustainability

♻️ Learn how to start paper quilling 

♻️ Test your knowledge with Earth Day Trivia

♻️ Create Seed Balls and try Earth Day Wet Felting

♻️ Seed Exchange: Bring your seeds and take home new ones!

♻️ Take action at our Earth Day Petition Table!

♻️ Visit the Forest Preserve table to discover interpretive materials and learn about conservation practices.

This event is FREE and open to all ages – a fun and meaningful way to help make a positive impact on the planet!
See you there!

How to Participate in a Seed Exchange:  

  • Bring your seeds to the Earth Day Festival.  
  • Swap with others and expand your garden.
  • Share the love of planting and sustainability! 
      

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