EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

The Village of Wellington is delighted to announce its Earth Day Celebration.  Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. Festivities will be held on May 3, from 9am to 2pm on the grounds of the Wellington Community Center.
  
This event is designed for the whole family to enjoy and is open to all who wish to attend.   There will be plenty of parking and admission is free, along with the opportunity to explore a wide range of activities: a Coloring Booth for children; a Children’s Everglade Adventure Funhouse and Seedling Planting Booth; Smokey the Bear, Recycling Bins; raffle for a variety of prizes, food; and tree seedling give-a-ways. Presentations will be given by: the Okeeheelee Nature Center, Folke Peterson Wildlife Center, University of Florida/Palm Beach County and Florida Yards and Neighborhoods. There will also be performances by the children from several local schools. Don’t miss this opportunity to receive useful information on energy, student art work, wildlife, plants, books and crafts.  There will be demonstrations on tree pruning as well as fertilizing and planting techniques - providing enjoyment for all ages!  
                                                                                                                                         
For more information on the Earth Day Celebrations please contact Susan McCown at 561-791-4134.   
 
Mayor Darell Bowen, Vice Mayor Dr. Carmine Priore along with Council Members Lizbeth Benacquisto, Bob Margolis and Matt Willhite, are pleased to bring exciting and innovative programs to the Village, always looking for ways to improve services for all its residents. For information on other Village programs, events, and activities, please visit the website at www.ci.wellington.fl.us <http://www.ci.wellington.fl.us> or watch Channel 18 for the latest Village happenings.