SPRING

Earth Day Spring Celebration

Thursday, April 22, 2021

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. The Ridge Trail traverses along the V ridge of the Mammoth Dunes Golf Course. The trail features expansive sand blowouts, red pine plantations, and a majestic oak savannah. Hikers will also enjoy spectacular views of the Mammoth Dunes Golf Course. Expect sandy/uneven terrain and inclines on the hike. Bring water and dress for the weather.
No Registration Necessary.
Questions? Email visitromewi@gmail.com.

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”. This will be a virtual presentation streamed LIVE on Earth Day, April 22, 2021.
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.

Presentation begins promptly at 12:00pm. To join this lecture, simply click on the button below.

Can’t attend the LIVE streaming of this event?
Dr. Haney’s Presentation will be replayed at the link above DAILY at 12:00pm and 8:00pm through Saturday, May 22nd.

Butterflies : Virtual Info Session

1:30 - 2:30pm
Join the Rome Master Gardeners for a Workshop titled "Gardening for Butterflies”. This will be a virtual presentation streamed LIVE on Earth Day, April 22, 2021.
This presentation will focus on how to attract butterflies to your garden.

Presentation begins promptly at 1:30pm. To join this lecture, simply click on the button below.

Can’t attend the LIVE streaming of this event?
The Rome Master Gardeners’ Presentation will be replayed at the link above DAILY at 12:50pm and 8:50pm through Saturday, May 22nd.

Earth Day Grab 'N Go Kit

Beginning, Monday, April 12th : Pick up your own Earth Day Grab ’ N Go Bag from the Lester Public Library of Rome during their regular business hours (1157 Rome Center Drive).

Your Earth Day Kit will include :
- Handouts of Information from Dr. Haney & the Rome Master Gardeners’ Virtual Presentations
- DIY Earth Day Craft
- Optional : Take Home Crafts for Kids (Nature Print Kids’ Craft)
- Visit Rome Information
- Reusable Canvas Tote