Celebrating nature is the theme of Penn State Extension’s second annual “Earth Extravaganza,” set for 3-7 p.m. April 23 at the Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Center, 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg.
The event coincides with Earth Day, which is an annual global event observed in April to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
Participants can meet representatives from local environmental organizations, engage in hands-on activities, attend workshops, listen to music and enjoy local food. A walk-in workshop for elementary-aged youth will be held from 4-5 p.m.
Among other topics, the event will offer participants the chance to discover a variety of organizations that help make Adams County a healthy and safe place to live for both people and wildlife; investigate local wildlife, plants, trees and insects; gain a greater understanding of water resources; explore water conservation, carnivorous plants, skunks and streamside trees through individual workshops; and find environmental volunteer opportunities.
This event is organized by the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards and Adams County Conservation District, with support from the Gettysburg Green Gathering and the Watershed Alliance of Adams County.
Penn State Extension offers this event at no charge. Preregistration is appreciated for workshops only, and the event will accept walk-ins.
More information is available on the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/earth-extravaganza.
Source: Penn State Extension