30 Activities in 50 Days to Reconnect with the Earth
To commemorate BOTH the 30th anniversary of Musketaquid Earth Day celebrations and the 50th anniversary of International Earth Day itself, we invite you to explore the WATER theme virtually with us this season. Via this website and social media, we will share 30 events/activities to celebrate, learn, and create with and around water. Some are things to do in your house, others involve getting outside. Dive into such activities as making a glass harmonica or a rain stick; canoeing the Sudbury River; or building and launching an Earth Float. Activities will be slowly revealed throughout the 50 days.
And, share your activity, experiences and/or feedback with us by email or on social media with hashtags #umbrellaarts #musketaquid #concordearthday #musketaquidearthday #earthday3050
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