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Earth Day Celebration
Earth Day Celebration

Fri, Apr 22

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Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Earth Day Celebration

Join us for garden tours, children's activities and educational opportunities 9:00am - 2:00pm on April 22nd. School and senior citizen groups are welcome to reserve scheduled tours at no cost. Email: info@taylorconservatory.org for more details.

Time & Location

Apr 22, 2022, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor, MI 48180, USA

About the Event

HISTORY OF EARTH DAY

The idea for Earth Day was originally born in 1969, when a US Senator named Gaylord Nelson, witnessed the effects of a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, CA. He called to action all Americans to take a stand for the environment in 1970, and thousands of colleges and universities across the United States organized protests for a healthy, sustainable Earth. This included air pollution from factories and freeways, as well as the loss of habitats for animals and animal extinction. Because of these national rallies, the first Earth Day helped create the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species acts into law.

Today, we have similar concerns, and unfortunately they are even messier than that original oil spill. Increasing natural disasters, extreme weather, and rising global temperatures may seem impossible for one human, let alone millions or even…

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POWER IN COMMUNITY

Whether you want to get your hands in the dirt, or stay clean and help out in our office, or a little of both, we have lots of things to do in the gardens and office.

We need volunteers of all skill levels!

Email: info@taylorconservatory.org

Phone: (734) 442-4224

Office Hours:

Monday: 11:00am - 4:00pm

Tuesday: 11:00am - 4:00pm

Wednesday: 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Thursday: 11:00am - 4:00pm

Friday-Sunday: CLOSED

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