Celebrate Earth Day in Rome!
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021

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Guided Hike | 9:00 - 10:30am
Meeting Location: Front of the Sand Valley Clubhouse at 8:45am (1697 Leopold Way)
Trail: Ridge Trail - 2.5 mile hike rated as difficult.
The guided hike will be hosted by Chelsea Willard of the Sand Valley Restoration Trust and will take about an hour and a half. Expect sandy/uneven terrain and inclines on the hike. Bring water and dress for the weather.
No Registration Necessary.
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Birds : Virtual Info Session | 12:00 - 1:00pm
Join Dr. Alan Haney (retired UWSP Professor) for a 45-minute illustrated lecture titled : “Birds and Climate Change: The Good and the Bad”.
Dr. Haney has 40 years of experience teaching ecology related courses and has published 12 books, the latest, Jewels of Nature, describes the lives of 92 species of birds common in the Midwest.
To join this lecture, visit our website : https://www.visitromewi.com/spring
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Butterflies : Virtual Info Session | 1:30 - 2:30pm
Join the Rome Master Gardeners for a Workshop titled "Gardening for Butterflies”.
This virtual presentation will focus on how to attract butterflies to your garden. To join this lecture, visit our website : https://www.visitromewi.com/spring
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Earth Day Grab ’N Go Kit | 9:00am - 6:00pm
Pick up your own Earth Day Grab ‘N Go Bag from the Lester Library of Rome during their regular business hours beginning Monday, April 12th (1157 Rome Center Drive).