“The Earth is what we all have in common.” – Wendell Berry
Celebrate Earth Month!
Earth Fair at Elk Grove Village Public Library
Saturday, April 23
10 am – 4 pm
PRESENTATIONS – DEMONSTRATIONS – CRAFTS!
- Inspiring ideas for easy, everyday actions you can take to help the planet!
- Visit information booths & crafts/demos all day
- Free seeds, bamboo cutlery & reusable straws while they last!
LEARN ABOUT:
Getting Started with Composting with EGVPL’s Rick Avalos – 10:30 am
Helping Monarch Butterflies Survive & Thrive with Ned Bruns from the Schaumburg Monarch Intiative – 11 am & 2 pm
Creating a Bee-Friendly Garden with Michele George from the Elk Grove Garden Club – 11:30 am & 2:30 pm
The Living Green Community Garden & Recycling Beyond Your Curbside Bin with EGVPL’s Nancy Broten-Munson – 1 pm
The Clean-Up Give-Back Plastic Bag Recycling Campaign with Donna Adams – 1:30 pm
The Benefits of Biking for People and the Planet with the Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove – 3 pm
Building Bee Houses & Bee Baths for Your Garden with Ellen Chromik and Liz Seklecki – 3:30 pm
Also:
Recycling info from SWANCC.org, Scarce.org, Village of Elk Grove
Trail maps and nature recreation info from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County
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