BLOOMINGTON — Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Bloomington is hosting an Earth Day in the Garden drop-in event Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to Noon in the Biology Outdoor Learning Lab (OLL) in celebration of national Earth Day on April 22. Community partners, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios students and staff, and volunteers will be running activities with various start times. The public is invited to attend.

Activities include:

  • 9-Noon: Bee Keeping and Seed Planting (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios biology students and Elizabeth Baker, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios)
  • 9:15, 10:15, 11:15: Invasive Plant Identification and Removal (Will Drews, DNR)
  • 9:30, 10:30, 11:30: Tree Planting and Care (Ken Cote, volunteer)
  • 9:45, 10:45, 11:45: Perennial Planting and Care (Sarah Cote, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Dean of Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science and Public & Social Services)
  • 10, 11: Trail Installation and Care (Amy Poehlman, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios)
  • 10:30: Compost Presentation (Elisa Pokral, The District)

The OLL is located at 501 N. Profile Parkway on the westside of Bloomington. For more information, visit, .

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.