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Earth and Arbor Day virtual celebration!

Here, you will find information for our week of activities from April 19-23. You can enjoy these while practicing social distancing! For more information, contact Chesa Ramacciotti.

How ‘Bout Some Tunes?

For your listening pleasure, here is a suggested list of Earth Week inspired tunes!

It’s 51 songs for the 51st anniversary of Earth Day.

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Here’s a Fun Activity!

From April 19^th – 23^rd, take part in our Earth Day and Arbor Day Scavenger Hunt. It’s easy to participate and loads of fun! Here’s how to join:

1. Download the GooseChase App, available for iPhone and Android Devices, at https://www.goosechase.com/download/.
2. Choose to either play as a guest or create an account.
3. Tap the Search Icon to join the Wilmington Earth and Arbor Day 2021 Challenge. Enter the game code: 8ZMW8R. The game will unlock on Monday April 19^th!
4. Start Playing! Complete the prompts by answering trivia questions, taking photos, completing activities, and more. You’ll earn points for each prompt that you complete and have a chance to win prizes for landing in the top 3.

For more information and help using GooseChase, visit: https://support.goosechase.com/en/collections/2545171-frequently-asked-questions-faq

Wilmington Student Art Contest

In time for Earth Week is another City of Wilmington-sponsored event, the Clean Waterways Wilmington Student Art Contest.

This contest is open to all students in grades K-12 that attend public, private, charter, parochial, or are home schooled within the City of Wilmington. For details, click here.

Thank you!

The Earth and Arbor Day event series is sponsored by City of Wilmington. And thank you to all those involved in the planning of the 2021 Earth Day and Arbor Day Event Series: City of Wilmington, WILMAPCO, Delaware Commute Solutions, Urban Bike Project, DelDOT, Nemours, West Side Grows Together, Urban Garden Initiative, New Castle County Conservation District, Elite Ms. Delaware