EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY 2023

“To save our planet, we must save our trees”

Sierra Club

Join us in Celebration of our Home, the Earth

St. Christopher’s Earth-Honoring Faith, Friends of Trees, Chatham Conservation Foundation (CCF)

April 22 - April 30, 2023

Now that Spring has arrived, our thoughts turn to regrowth - in our spirit, gardens, communities, and on our planet. People across the world celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd; many countries also celebrate Arbor Day making these celebrations truly worldwide.

In recognition of these global celebrations, 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 to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day week, from April 22nd to April 30th.

All events are FREE and appropriate for all ages unless otherwise indicated!

The Earth Day/Arbor Day week program includes the following events:

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.

9am — 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.

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.

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. Click button for tickets or purchase 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.

4/28 FRIDAY

11 am – 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.

11 am – 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.

4/30 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.