As Earth Month comes to a close, the Earth Month coalition* has planned a celebration for Saturday, April 27th at 10 AM at the Charlotte Library. There will be special guest speakers, activities, prizes, and information about future events and ongoing volunteer opportunities. Join us to learn more about the work our local groups do to care for our planet and consider a long term relationship with your favorite town committee or commission.

The morning will start with a presentation from Ethan Tapper, Chittenden County Forester, on the benefits of intact forests and how conservation and smart planning can help protect and connect our forests. Then, participants can peruse the tables to see what the Charlotte community groups have been focusing on – building trails, wildlife tracking, stormwater management, pollinator gardens, and much more. Or help create some delicious soup from gleaned veggies and learn how food waste reduction can be a tool to stop the climate crisis. Bring your picnic lunch to enjoy along with Disco Soup and delicious bread.

There will be prizes awarded to those that have participated in Earth Month events and filled out their "Bingo Cards". These are available online or at the Charlotte Library. Redeem your Bingo Cards (documenting participation in activities this month) for some earth-friendly prizes that may include a flying squirrel house, a bluebird house, a bare-root tree, or a 4 week CSA subscription for flowers and berries!

Guided tours of the rain garden at the Charlotte Library will be led by Linda Hamilton . The Lewis Creek Association will have on hand copies of their new landowner's guide: "How to Manage Stormwater to Promote Healthier Watersheds: an Ahead of the Storm Guide"

We'll wrap up the event with Alicia Daniel, the founder of the Vermont Master Naturalist Program, sharing some thoughts about the importance of Earth Month and its continuance throughout the year.

Learn more about Charlotte Earth Month at https://www.canva.com/design/DAF_PvR5O0c/-TcGJg8OwDeYxn5MvWvQEg/view?utm_content=DAF_PvR5O0c[...]tor or join our Ecochallenge Team at https://earthmonth.ecochallenge.org/users/join. Thanks to everyone who has joined us this month!

We hope to see you this Saturday!

*The Earth Month coalition includes the Charlotte Public Library, Charlotte Energy Committee, Lewis Creek Association, Sustainable Charlotte, Charlotte Tree Stewardship group, Pollinator Pathways, Charlotte Grange, Charlotte Land Trust, Charlotte Park and Wildlife Refuge, Charlotte Trails Committee, and the Charlotte Conservation Commission.

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