Apr 26 Friday
Every spring, the invasive plant garlic mustard emerges across our local nature preserves in large numbers. If left unchecked, this weed can change soil chemistry, overtake the forest's understory, and diminish the beautiful display of native ephemeral wildflowers. With your help, the forest understory will be filled with a diverse mix of plants that provide food and shelter to abundant wildlife.
For this year’s effort, NICHES Land Trust will be hosting a series of garlic mustard pulling shifts at local nature preserves within a 10-50 minute drive of Lafayette. This is our organization's single biggest annual volunteer push; if we can manage to fill every volunteer shift it will provide over a thousand volunteer hours during a critically important stewardship window. Please check out our shift dates/locations and sign-up by clicking the link below.All volunteers who register for 2 or more pulling shifts before the end of March will receive this years 'War of the Weeds' T-shirt featuring our top secret garlic mustard pesto recipe on the back!
Sign up to Volunteer Here: https://bit.ly/2024waroftheweeds
Visit Downtown Dental for the opening of “Rescued” on Friday April 26th from 4-9pm during the Downtown Lafayette “Dig In” event. Drinks and refreshments will be served and several of the artists will be there.
This exhibit features 10 local artists who created portraits of animal residents of WoodHaven Rescue Farm. 50-100% of any sales will go directly to the farm “to help farm and domestic animals in need through rescuing, rehabilitating and sheltering, while providing education, adoptions, spay/neuter and community outreach volunteer programs.”
Participating artists: Eileen Arthur, Jerie Artz, Marsha Castello, Becky Chapman, Allison Criswell, Julie Hopkins, Jo McGraw, Lisa Parker, Sarah Ruh, and LaDonna Vohar.
From Visit Lafayette/West Lafayette about the “Dig In” event: “Embrace the beauty of springtime as downtown Lafayette bursts into bloom. Explore our charming streets adorned with seasonal gifts, and celebrate in the fresh, lively atmosphere. Shop in our historic stores, dine in local eateries, and savor the joy of community in full bloom.”
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Apr 27 Saturday
The 2024 Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting Event will be held outside in the morning on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Free event. Children are welcome with adult supervision. Community volunteers will plant 59 trees along South 26th Street in Lafayette.
Please join us to help plant trees for the community. Trees have many benefits for the neighborhood, the community, and the environment. Join us for some fresh air, fun, exercise, and satisfaction that you are helping the community and the environment. We provide all tools and equipment needed. We need you to help plant.
Schedule for Saturday, April 27, 2024Volunteer check-in - 8:30am to 9:00amProgram and Remarks by the Mayor - 9:00amVolunteers start planting trees following the program.
All adult participants need to pre-register online. Pre-register at https://www.treelafayette.org/arbor-day/.Email info@treelafayette.org with questions.
Thanks for making a difference in our community by helping to plant trees. See you there.
Join us for a day of community action as we come together to make an impact on the health of the Wabash River! Let's roll up our sleeves and tackle the trash that has accumulated along its banks.Date: Saturday, April 27 from 9 am - 12 pm Location: Tapawingo Park, West Lafayette Event Highlights: Be part of a united effort to clean up a 9-mile stretch of the Wabash River. Connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about preserving our natural environment. Choose a location along the river to clean up and leave a lasting positive impact. Enjoy a morning of camaraderie, community, and a sense of accomplishment and free pizza lunch post-cleanup.How to Participate: https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/1029/Wabash-River-Clean-Up --Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. --Bring a re-usable water bottle and/or coffee mug to make the event more sustainable.Why Join? Beyond just picking up trash, this event is about fostering a deeper connection to our natural resources and strengthening our community ties. Let's protect the Wabash River and preserve its beauty for generations to come. Spread the Word! Share this event with your friends, family, and coworkers who share your passion for the environment. Together, we can create a cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful river for everyone to enjoy.
The Master Gardener Association of Tippecanoe County welcomes you to our annual Garden Expo & Plant Sale! We will have something for everybody who has or wants a green thumb. There will be dozens of vendor garden booths, as well as thousands of plants that our Master Gardeners have grown for sale. There will be a Garden Shed, where you can purchase gently worn gardening tools. We will have a raffle and a silent auction. And there will be plenty of food there as well! Admission is $2.00, free for those under 18. So join us for some fun, come rain or shine!
Join Miss Polly every Saturday morning at 10:30 AM for excellent stories and lots of laughs!
Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister Meeting Room A
Event Type(s): Storytime
Age Group(s): Kids
Apr 28 Sunday
Welcome, Welcome, Welcome
Everybody is welcome at Bethel AME
Come join us for Sunday services at Bethel AME Church
Bethel AME Church
820 Ferry Street Lafayette, IN 47901
Pastor Pamela Jones Horne
In person at 820 Ferry Street
Sunday School starts at 10:00 AM
Services start at 11:00 A.M.