Cranberry To Mark Earth Day With Special Events, Seedling Giveaway

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA — With Earth Week fast approaching, the township has scheduled a series of special events and educational programs geared toward protecting the environment and maintaining green space.

Set for April 22-27, the week-long celebration kicks off on Earth Day, April 22, with an event at the Pollinator Meadow in North Boundary Park. There will be a seedling giveaway to the first 150 people, and the township will issue an Earth Day proclamation.

Most programs require registration via the township’s Parks & Recreation Department.

The full schedule of events includes:

Saturday, April 22

• 10 a.m.: Pollinator Meadow at North Boundary Park – Earth Week Kick-Off event featuring Township officials, the Environmental Advisory Committee, and members of the community.
• 10 a.m.-noon., Penn Power Shelter, North Boundary Park– seedling giveaway to the first 150 people, presented by the Environmental Advisory Committee.

Monday, April 24

• 6 p.m.: Recycling Renegades, Grange Hall – learn about recycling and how to make it part of everyday life.

Tuesday, April 25

• 2 p.m., Spring Pruning for Year-Round Enjoyment Presented by the Southern Butler County Garden Club, Franklin Station Room. Jeremy Newton of Bartlett Tree Service will join Garden Club experts to discuss helpful gardening tips.

Wednesday, April 26

• 6 p.m.: Earth Excursions, Mazzoni Reading Garden – This program for children ages 5-12 includes a nature discovery activity and nature craft. Registration is $5.

Thursday, April 27

• 6 p.m.: Backyard Composting Class, Franklin Station Room – Learn the basics of at-home composting to turn yard waste and food scraps into a valuable garden resource. The $25 program fee includes a compost bin.