Wellington is hosting multiple events on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in recognition of Earth Day and Arbor Day.
The 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 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Volunteers are asked to check-in at Olympia Park (9830 Stribling Way) at 9:00 a.m.
If you are interested in participating, please 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.
Wellington Garden Club Plant Sale
The Wellington Garden Club will be hosting a plant sale from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard), 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.
Plant Sale Features
- Annuals
- Bromeliads
- Butterfly Plants
- Children’s craft table
- Master Gardeners Available for Questions
- Native Plants
- Orchids
- Perennials (sun and shade)
- Plant Raffle
To learn more about the garden club, visit 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 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join the Village Council at the start of the event for the planting of a Red Maple Tree in honor of Arbor Day.
Event Features
- Earth friendly products and demonstrations
- Free glitter tattoos
- Free native seedlings
- Free raffle for a Red Maple Tree in a 7-gallon container
- Giveaways
- Local vendors and community partners
- Meet Smokey Bear!
- Proper tree pruning demonstration
The event will also feature a F.L.O.W.E.R. Awards Ceremony (Fabulous Landscapes Of Wellington Earning Recognition), and visitors can stop by booths highlighting the Wellington Garden Club, the Wellington Art Society, and Wellington Tree Board.
Learn more about Wellington’s Earth Day & Arbor Day activities at www.wellingtonfl.gov/EarthDay. For more family-friendly events coming up in Wellington visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/Events.
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