Earth Day celebration Saturday in Middletown Twp.

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA – Earth Day may have arrived on Monday, but that doesn’t mean some communities in Lower Bucks County aren’t still celebrating it.

The council’s annual Earth Day Celebration will be held Saturday at Core Creek Park.

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The meeting reminds us that everyone has a role to play as stewards of the environment.

The day features live entertainment, local organizations and businesses demonstrating environmentally friendly practices, along with giveaways, kid-friendly activities and more.

Anyone with questions can contact Middletown Parks & Recreation at 215-750-3890.

“Join us in fostering a stronger connection to our environment and promoting sustainable practices during this vibrant Earth Day celebration,” city officials said.

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to show support for environmental protection.

It was first held on April 22, 1970 and now includes a wide range of events coordinated worldwide by EARTHDAY.ORG, including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.

Many local communities host Earth Day events, usually during the weekends of April, before or after the holiday. The official theme for 2024 is ‘Planet vs. Plastics’.

Meanwhile, Middletown Township has announced that the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission’s “PHRC on the Road: Building Pennsylvania’s Beloved Community” event on April 30 has been canceled by the PHRC.