Let BCPL help you celebrate Earth Day in a meaningful way!
From the bustling activity of spring cleaning to the weather warm-up, spring is the season of renewal. Flowers bloom, wildlife prospers, and spirits lift. BCPL wants to help you enjoy the season to its fullest, beginning with sharing a variety of programs and resources all about protecting and appreciating nature. From gardening events to upcycled crafts to an online Ecology 101 course, we’ve got you covered!
Earth, Nature & Gardening Activities
- Beeutiful Spring | Every Thursday (@Nichols)
- Paint to Pot | Monday, April 10th
- Clay Earrings | Monday, April 10th
- Teens & Terrariums | Wednesday, April 12th
- Stamping into Spring | Thursday, April 13th
- Seed & Plant Exchange | Saturday, April 22nd
- Paint to Pot | Monday, April 24th
Plus….
- Follow our progress as the wildflower garden at Nichols Branch Library blooms, and take a peek at our bee hives as they come out of dormancy. (No worries, we’ll have binoculars available!)
- Visit the Spring/Wind garden at Central Library. We can’t wait for our seasonal plants to start popping up.
- Enjoy themed scavenger hunts at our Hillview and Mt. Washington locations.
- Browse our Earth Day, spring, and/or gardening displays at all locations to discover inspiring reads for the season.
Recommended Resources
- Environmental Sciences film collection on Kanopy
- GreenFile from EBSCOhost Web
- Nature-themed Go! Totes, including Hiking Kentucky and Trees and Plants
- Protecting Our Planet audiobook collection on Hoopla
- Self-paced courses from Universal Class including: Ecology 101, Gardening 101, Landscaping 101, Vegetable Gardening 101