27-04-2025
Springfield Museums celebrate Earth Day with eco-friendly education and activities
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Museums celebrated Earth Day on Sunday, and visitors of all ages were able to participate in the event.
The museums celebrated Earth Day with eco-friendly demonstrations and activities to inspire guests to do their part in helping the environment.
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'A way we usher in the springtime, and there is a lot of environmental exhibitors that are teaching people about what they can do to enjoy the outdoors, and also activities they can do to make the world a better place,' said Daniel Augustino, Aquarium Curator at the Springfield Museums.
Environmental organizations were also in attendance and had tables set up with information on ways people can be nature-friendly. While there was a lot of educational information provided, there were also interactive activities to get the visitors immersed in the environment
Visitors could learn about different types of trees and take home a seedling to plant. They also learned how to make paper and even build their own birdhouse with help from local Boy Scouts.
'I usually build garden beds for gardening,' said Angel Bautista of Springfield. 'I do gardening at home too, I've been gardening for five years, so birds, stuff like that, is part of my hobbies. I have a passion for that.'
The Boy Scouts helped the community be able to observe the wildlife outside, one handmade birdhouse at a time. The day was topped off with a performance by the Landfill Bluegrass Band.
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