Wayne County is celebrating Earth Day with a series of engaging events designed to raise awareness about environmental conservation and inspire community action. These events are open to the public and offer hands-on activities for all ages.

The Wayne County Community College District will host an Earth Day program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., on April 12, 2025, at the Ted Scott Campus, in Belleville. Activities will include educational presentations, inflatable archery, a backyard bass game, a hands-on planting activity, arts and crafts and free snacks. This event is open to the public at no cost and will offer an opportunity to learn about sustainability while having fun.

From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., on April 22, 2025, the Plymouth District Library will present What’s the Solution to Pollution? This interactive program for children ages 5 to 12 will teach kids and families about the wildlife in our area and the pollution that threatens it. Attendees are encouraged to dress for a mess, and registration is required.

The War Memorial, in Grosse Pointe Farms, will celebrate Earth Day from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., on April 12, 2025, with the Think Green stage show, where kids will learn about the four Rs of sustainability—recycle, reuse, reduce and restore—through fun and engaging performances.

Wyandotte will also host an Earth Day celebration with a Downtown Spring Clean-Up from 9 a.m. to Noon, on April 5, 2025. Volunteers are invited to help with tasks such as preparing flower beds, clearing trash and pruning vegetation.

Locations and details: Ted Scott Campus, 9555 Haggerty, Belleville. For more information, call 734-699-7008 or visit WCCCD.edu. Plymouth District Library, 223 S. Main St., Plymouth. For more information, call 734-453-0750 or visit Plymouth.LibraryCalendar.com. The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms. For more information, call 313-881-7511 or visit WarMemorial.org. Downtown Wyandotte, 1st and Elm St., Wyandotte. For more information, call 734-324-4500 or visit Wyandotte.net.