Plant Trees, Birdwatch, Paint Wildflowers During Glen Ellyn Park District Earth Week

GLEN ELLYN, IL — The Glen Ellyn Park District has scheduled a variety of activities to celebrate Earth Week, April 20 through April 26. The family-friendly offerings include an outdoor watercolor painting class, a birdwatching tour, tree planting and more.

Wildflower Watercolor Painting

April 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Lake Ellyn Park

A wildflower watercolor painting class will be held at Lake Ellyn Park on April 20, let by Liita Forsyth from The Little Bits Workshop. Attendees will paint outdoors amid the budding wildflowers in a restored wooded area.

The 18-and-over class includes brushes, canvas, paint and other supplies.

The cost is $24 for residents and $30 for nonresidents. Click to register for the Wildflower Watercolor Class.

Storytime

April 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Maryknoll Park

Kids ages five and up can attend library storytime at Maryknoll Park to hear stories about nature and Earth Day.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Migration Morning Tour

April 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Manor Park

During this guided tour of Manor Park, attendees will learn how to spot spring warblers and other birds.

The event is free. Click the link to register.

Tree Planting on Arbor Day

April 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Ackerman Park

During this hands-on tree-planting session at Ackerman Park, attendees will gain the skills to plant their own trees and learn about mulching, watering and other tree care.

The free event is for residents 18 and older. Register here.

Forest Bathing Wellness Walk

April 26 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Churchill Park

A nature therapy guide will lead a walk through Churchill Park to forage herbs and flowers that will be used in a tea ceremony at the end of the event.

Admission is $20 for residents and $24 for nonresidents. Attendees must be 18 or older. Click the link to register for the Forest Bathing Wellness Walk.