The Village of Wellington is hosting multiple events on Saturday, April 20 in recognition of Earth Day and Arbor Day.
Great American Cleanup — Each year, the Great American Cleanup, an initiative of Keep America Beautiful, inspires thousands of volunteers of all ages across America to take part in efforts to clean up and improve their local communities.
This year, the Village of Wellington is participating by organizing cleanup activities throughout the village from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Volunteers are asked to check-in at Olympia Park (9830 Stribling Way) at 9 a.m.
If you are interested in participating, register by contacting the Community Services Department at (561) 791-4796.
The Great American Cleanup in the Village of Wellington is coordinated in partnership with Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful Inc. and the Solid Waste Authority.
Garden Club Plant Sale — The Wellington Garden Club will be hosting a plant sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) in combination with the Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration. Proceeds benefit the Wellington Garden Club’s youth programs, scholarships, civic beautification and environmental efforts. Offerings include plants from local nurseries and vendors, and plants grown by Wellington Garden Club members. To learn more about the club, visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.
Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration — Following the Great American Cleanup, the community is invited to enjoy a free day of fun and learning at Wellington’s Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration located at the Wellington Amphitheater from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the Wellington Village Council at the start of the event for the planting of a red maple tree in honor of Arbor Day.
The day will include Earth-friendly products and demonstrations, free glitter tattoos, free native seedlings, a free raffle for a red maple tree in a seven-gallon container, giveaways, local vendors and community partners, proper tree pruning demonstration and a visit with Smokey Bear.
The event will also feature the FLOWER (Fabulous Landscapes of Wellington Earning Recognition) Awards Ceremony, and visitors can stop by booths highlighting the Wellington Garden Club, the Wellington Art Society and the Wellington Tree Board.
Learn more about Wellington’s Earth Day and Arbor Day activities at www.wellingtonfl.gov/earthday.
