‘Largest & longest-running’ Earth Day event in W Central IN

ST. MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — You can join the Sisters of Providence at Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods and the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice and celebrate Earth Day.

The organization said it’s the largest and longest-running Earth Day celebration in West Central Indiana!

The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 at Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods.

Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Tara Elmore is the Ministry Outreach Animal Care Manager for the White Violet Center and she said there will be educational vendors, food, and activities for the whole family. People can also visit the alpacas and chickens during the event.

“We like to get together with other vendors, other partners we have in the community, to educate and celebrate the Earth. This is our home, and we have one day a year where we actively say its Earth Day but we like to celebrate Earth Day every day,” Elmore said.

For more information, visit the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice webpage .

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