About this Event

Celebrate joyful learning at Beloit Public Library’s Earth Day Celebration & Community Festival on Saturday, April 24 from noon until 2pm at the Beloit Public Library.

This Beloit-area mini-fest will feature an Earth Day extravaganza, with hands-on programs, games and activities for youth from over one dozen local organizations!   See what you can do to help live lightly and take care of Mother Earth.  Learn about nature, try your hand at robotics, get crafty with art projects, express your inner artist, meet support dog Barkley and take part in hands-on activities from local organizations and family-friendly attractions.  A free community meal will be provided by Dwelling Angels from noon until 1pm.

The following organizations will be featured:

Stay tuned for next spring’s line up!

  • Turtle TEK — explore cool robotics, tech and more
  • Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs — make your own T-shirt art
  • Youth Unite — live music and information
  • Merrill Community Center – try out fun hands-on activities
  • Welty Environmental Center – explore and learn more about our fine feathered friends
  • Stateline Community Foundation – find out about new programs, like Literacy for Life
  • The Southern Wisconsin Canine Therapy Dog Association — meet Barkley and learn about therapy dogs
  • La Preferida and Balet Folclorico Juvenil Sangre Mexicana De Beloit – cultural info, activities and more
  • Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland — get creative with coloring and crafts
  • Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin — learn all about pets
  • Downtown Beloit Association — celebrate community activities
  • City of Beloit Parks & Recreation — have fun with activity hand-outs
  • John Martin Sketch Artist — grab a pencil and unleash your inner artist
  • Gaston Elementary Art Showcase — check out amazing artwork from talented Beloit-Area students!
  • PBS Wisconsin Education “Ready to Learn” – learn new ways to learn together
  • play games, make music, learn about programs and so much more!

The public is invited to drop in anytime during the event hours to enjoy the festivities and hands-on activities.

The Beloit event celebrates Badgerland Learning Days — a festive week of over 250 free and low-cost, family-friendly events offered by nearly five dozen organizations and locations throughout Southcentral Wisconsin.

#RemakeDaysWI   #BeloitPublicLibrary

Event type

In-person Drop In Event

Date(s)

  1. Apr 26 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (CST)

Cost

Free

Accessibility Accommodations

  • Service animals, Sensory Friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible parking

Age Groups

  • All ages
  • Ages 2-4
  • Ages 5-7
  • Ages 8-10
  • Ages 11-13

Learning Themes

  • Arts
  • Maker
  • Outdoor Learning
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Youth Voice

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Primary Contact

Michael DeVries

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