UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm will host an Earth Day celebration, “Earth Day Birthday,” from 4 to 7 p.m. April 24. The event is open to Penn State students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the State College community.
The event will feature more than 20 interactive stations with activities and demonstrations focused on farming, environmental stewardship and sustainability. Attendees can participate in hands-on experiences and learn about food systems and sustainable practices.
Workshops will include a shiitake mushroom session, where participants can create and take home a mushroom-growing kit, and a worm composting workshop with options to build either a 3-gallon or 10-gallon system. Advance purchase is required for workshop participation.
The event will also include an early access plant sale featuring cool-season crops such as kale, chard and lettuce, as well as native Pennsylvania plants.
Free transportation will be available, with buses running continuously between the Berkey Creamery bus pullout and the Student Farm beginning at 3:45 p.m. and continuing through 7:15 p.m.
Food will be available for purchase from local vendors RealTaste570 and Farmstead Fusion, and complimentary cake will be provided. Live music will be performed by local band Sweetgum.
“Earth Day Birthday is an opportunity to highlight sustainability and environmental stewardship while bringing people together on the Student Farm,” said Sarah Landauer, event planner. “We invite attendees to explore hands-on activities, enjoy live music and spend time outdoors.”
The event is a collaboration between the Student Farm, AmeriCorps, and campus and community partners.
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