In a move away from the traditional festival-based celebration, the city of Milton is giving Earth Day a makeover with a week full of eco-friendly activities. From April 15 to April 22, which aligns with the global Earth Day, locals are invited to roll up their sleeves and partake in diverse events geared towards nature appreciation and environmental stewardship, according to the city's announcement.
The lineup kicks off with the launch of Milton's newest environmental venture, the Junior Ranger program, intended to engage the younger set with the great outdoors. Emily Groth, Environmental Program Manager, told the city's website, “We want people to actively get out to really experience the outdoors in Milton, in some cases while actively doing something to help it.” The program begins with a hike through Providence Park.
For the apiaristically inclined (that’s beekeeping, for the rest of us), the Milton Bee Club is hosting a class at the City Park and Preserve, inviting kids and parents alike to learn the buzz about bees. And if you're looking to get your hands dirty, you can join City Arborist Sandra Dewitt for a "tree care" class, part of the Plant! Milton initiative. Residents can go home not just with dirt under their nails, but with all the know-how to turn their thumbs green.
Volunteer opportunities pop up over the weekend, with community clean-ups at Birmingham Park and Bell Memorial Park. These activities build on a spirit of communal effort and give residents a chance to make an immediate positive impact on their local green spaces, a meaningful endeavor towards celebrating our planet. Other highlights include a guided "bird walk" with experts from Birds Georgia and a crafting session at the Milton Library where visitors can create upcycled bookmarks.
All activities are free, though participants are encouraged to register ahead of time to enable proper planning. Wrap up the week by watching the City Council declare April 22 as Earth Day in Milton, a symbolic action underscoring the city's commitment to environmental consciousness. Interested parties might want to contact Environmental Program Manager Emily Groth at [email protected] for more details, or simply head over to Milton's official website to sign up.
