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Earth Day

posted on 3/15/24

Mark your calendars! Earth Day is being celebrated Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the Marion County Extension and Outreach gymnasium (ISU Extension), 210 N. Iowa Street, Knoxville, IA. 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Earth Sweep and the Marion County Conservation Dept. are teaming up to bring some very special guests to celebrate Earth Day! Come and meet Bella, an amazing Red-tailed Hawk (SOAR-Saving Our Avian Resources) ISU INSECT ZOO is coming and will be showcasing over 100 living arthropods. From beetles to roaches, tarantulas, and scorpions! Come get up close and personal!

Other special guests include: Blue Gate Farm, Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, Regional Recycling Center, Frankie's storytime, Plant Swap (bring in a healthy houseplant or seedling to swap), Norwex and more!