Wellington is hosting three events on Saturday, April 22, 2023, 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. Starting at 10:00 AM the Village of Wellington will be taking part by collecting as much trash as possible in selected neighborhoods throughout Wellington, with the assistance of staff and volunteers.
If you are interested in participating in this event, contact Ian Williams with the Community Services Department at 561-791-4796 or [email protected].
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.
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 along the Town Center Promenade (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard), from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Join the Village Council at the start of the event for the planting of a Pond Cypress Tree in honor of Arbor Day.
Event Features
- Earth friendly products and demonstrations
- Free face painting, sponsored by 88.1 WayFM
- Free native seedlings
- Free raffle for a Red Maple Tree in a 15-gallon container
- Giveaways
- Local vendors and community partners
- Meet Smokey Bear!
- Proper tree pruning demonstration
- Wellington Garden Club Horticultural Specialty Flower Show
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.
Wellington Garden Club Horticultural Specialty Flower Show
The Wellington Garden Club will be hosting a National Garden Club (NGC) Horticultural Specialty Flower Show, offered in conjunction with the Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration. The show is free and open to the public, from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM, inside the Wellington Community Center. A selection of plants will be available for purchase.
Learn more about Wellington’s Earth Day & Arbor Day activities at www.wellingtonfl.gov/EarthDay. For more family-friendly events coming up in Wellington at www.wellingtonfl.gov/Events.
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