The Westfield Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day at its annual Green Day event from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Grand Junction Plaza, 225 S. Union St.
This free, family-friendly event will showcase local organizations and vendors offering eco-friendly tips and practices that attendees can apply at home and in their community. The city will also give away free native tree saplings provided by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to all attendees while supplies last.
“Protecting and preserving green spaces is fundamental to a healthy, sustainable community,” Parks and Recreation Director Chris McConnell said. “Green Day is one of the most important events of the year for our department because it plays a key role in our mission to educate residents about the importance of native trees, soil, and more.”
Organizations participating in Green Day include:
- Westfield Green Together
- Westfield Storm Water Department
- Duke Energy
- Waste Management
- Hoosier Environmental Council
- Greenways Foundation
- Indiana Native Plant Society
- Huston Solar
In addition to educational booths, Westfield High School’s National Honor Society and Environmental Club will lead hands-on activities, including making solar ovens and pony bead bracelets.
Due to State Road 32 construction, there are two ways to access Grand Junction Plaza:
- If coming from U.S. 31, exit the Poplar Street/Shamrock Boulevard roundabout to the south and park at the temporary parking lot near Poplar and Park Streets.
- If accessing heading north, take South Union Street to Mill Street.
Attendees are encouraged to review traffic flow updates regarding the roadway project impacting travel on State Road 32 before planning their visit. For access to suggested detour maps, click here.
For more information about Westfield’s Green Day, visit westfieldin.gov/greenday.
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