Chatham Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration
Celebrate Planet Earth! Join us in activities for Earth Day through Arbor Day. Three local Chatham organizations – St. Christopher’s Earth-Honoring Faith Committee, Friends of Trees, and the Chatham Conservation Foundation have joined together to provide our community with eight environmental/conservation programs. These programs are free (except the Orpheum film), open to the public, and designed to educate and entertain people of all ages, from four to ninety four! A central theme will be “To save the planet, we must save trees”. We hope to build awareness of the importance of trees to our own heath, our community’s health, and that of our planet.
Join us in Celebration of out Home, the Earth
4/22 SATURDAY 10 am — Earth Day Celebration at Oyster Pond. A spiritual celebration of our Island Home with poetry, readings, and music. St. Christopher’s Earth-Honoring Faith Committee.
4/22 SATURDAY 9 am — Conservation Land Roadside Clean Up. Please join the Boy Scouts, the Garden Club and others to clean up roadside trash throughout Chatham. Bags, gloves and trash grabbers will be provided. Meet at Mayo House, 540 Main Street for assignment. Register Here
4/23 SUNDAY 1 pm — Tree/daffodil walk at Sylvan Gardens. Join Friends of Sylvan Gardens for a guided stroll to observe native trees, shrubs, and thousands of daffodils in bloom. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Meet at the Sylvan Gardens entrance on Old Main Street. Register Here
4/26 WEDNESDAY 7 pm — Screening of “The Story of Plastic”, the Emmy Award-winning documentary at the Orpheum Theater, followed by a panel discussion and a call to action to reduce plastic pollution in our lives. Purchase tickets here or directly at the Orpheum.
4/27 THURSDAY 10 am — Walking Tour of Trees in the Old Village. Join Friends of Trees for a walk from downtown toward the lighthouse. Enjoy the charm of the old village while seeing some of Chatham’s noteworthy trees. Approximately 1-hr. Meet at the Chamber of Commerce on Main Street. Register Here
4/28 FRIDAY and 4/29 SATURDAY 11 am to 2 pm — Get a FREE native oak tree seedling. Plant a tree for Arbor Day. Pick up your seedling at the Chatham Community Center. Compliments of Friends of Trees and St Christopher’s Earth-Honoring Faith Committee.
4/29 SATURDAY 1 pm — Children’s Program: Screening of “The Lorax”. Dr Seuss’ classic ½ hour film followed by a 30-minute interactive session for kids ages 4 – 12, accompanied by an adult. Chatham Community Center. Register Here
4/30 SUNDAY 10 am — Tree Identification Webinar. Did you realize that Cape Cod is home to almost 40 species of trees? Learn how to recognize them in this online seminar with local Cape Cod naturalist Tom Walker. Sponsored by CCF. Register Here to connect