April 2022 Earth Day in the Gardens

 

Collier County Parks & Recreation

Volunteer Newsletter – April 2022

Celebrate Earth Day in the Gardens on Saturday, April 23rd

By: Andee Naccarato, CCPR Volunteer & Interim President of Naples Native Plants

 

             Collier County’s Garden Volunteers may celebrate the Earth every day, but we’re extra excited to invite you to our pollinator gardens for fun and educational activities on Saturday, April 23^rd! Drop by Conner Park, North Collier Regional Park, or Sugden Regional Park between 9:00am and 12:00pm to take part in this free event honoring plants, pollinators, and the planet that sustains us.

            Free activities to be enjoyed by visitors of all ages include scavenger hunts in the gardens and self-guided butterfly walks around the Parks. Volunteers from Naples Native Plants and Collier County’s Garden Program will be there to chat about gardening tips to attract pollinators. Naples Native Plants will also be selling plants for pollinators (while supplies last) at each of the three Parks so you can start providing for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators at home!

Our planet Earth is there for us every day of our lives. Be sure to celebrate the Earth this month and participate in events that benefit our environment. Learning about the relationships between native plants and pollinators is a perfect way to get in tune with the life-sustaining services of nature. We encourage you to bring your friends and family to one of your favorite parks on the morning of Saturday, April 23^rd to connect with plants, pollinators, and each other!