Earth Day Activity Planned

The annual celebration of Earth Day is a time to reconsider our impact on the planet, and to think about ways in which we all can conserve the Earth's precious natural resources.

Local resident and chairperson Shelley Goldberg is doing her part to help promote conservation through recycling by hosting a "Create Your Own Storybook" workshop April 29 from 4 to 7pm at the in Hellertown.

Attendees at the workshop will have the opportunity to create unique, personalized storybooks using recycled materials such as old greeting cards and photos, shells, dried flowers, leaves, rocks, bottle caps, broken jewelry and pieces of paper.

Each finished storybook will be a reflection of its creator, with the end product limited only by his or her imagination.

Participants will need to bring their own recycled materials to the workshop, along with a board book (if they have one) or piece of cardboard from the back of a yellow legal pad. Glue, scissors and other items will be provided.

A plant exchange will also be held at the workshop, with attendees encouraged to bring a cutting or small potted plant to trade.

To register for the free workshop, or for more information, call 610-838-0722.

Since 2009, Earth Day has officially been celebrated on April 22 in both the U.S. and around the world.