Photo: City of Lakeville
Get inspired for Earth Day at Lakeville’s free celebration.
Join the Lakeville community in supporting a city-wide commitment to sustainability and conservation from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. April 18 at the Lakeville Central Maintenance Facility (7570 179th St. W., Lakeville). The free Earth Day Celebration kicks off the City of Lakeville’s Watershed Cleanup, an annual event that facilitates a week of collecting trash and cleaning up the city’s parks and trails.
“We have this event set up for everyone to see how individuals and groups can make a positive environmental impact,” says Ann Messerschmidt, an environmental resource specialist for the City of Lakeville (lakevillemn.gov). Those who have not yet signed up for the watershed cleanup can do so at the event. “This way all volunteers are able to get their supplies, so they can conduct their cleanup later that day or within the following week,” Messerschmidt says.
Local organizations, including Blue Water Science, Dakota Valley Recycling and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, will provide information about other volunteer opportunities and conservation projects. Families in attendance can catch a special environmentally themed show from the Puppet Wagon and will get the opportunity to observe large equipment, including a plow truck, Messerschmidt says.
“It’s a lot of fun [for residents] to see what resources are available,” Messerschmidt says. The celebration will also include Earth-friendly prizes to be earned, as well as food and beverages.
