Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Romulus Garden Club to mark Arbor Day with annual Eco Fair

    The city of Romulus annual “Eco-Fair” is set for 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. this Saturday, April 19, at the Romulus Athletic Center (RAC), 35765 Northline Road. This annual event is organized by the Romulus Garden Club.
    The free event – a pre-celebration for Earth Day (April 22nd) – is open to the public and features interesting exhibits, speakers, and take-aways for children and people of all ages. No RAC membership is required to attend the event. More than 25 local and regional environmentally-friendly organizations and vendors will participate. There will be free activities and door prizes.
    Five groups will also hold half-hour informational presentations and question & answer sessions.
    Presentations will be held at 10 a.m. by the Romulus Middle School Space Challenge Club, 10:45 a.m. by the Metroparks, 11:30 a.m. by Wild Ones Native Plants, 12:15 p.m. by Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and at 1 p.m. by Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association. After each speaker, door prizes will be awarded to someone in the audience. There will also be a special children’s story time at 12:30 p.m.
    For more information about the Romulus Eco-Fair, call (734) 634-2812.
    The Romulus Garden Club is a free organization open to residents in the Romulus area. The club mission is “fun, education, outreach, health, and environment.” Members meet at the Romulus Library for an open speaker series once a month and at additional times for planning. All ages and ability levels are welcome. To join or get more information, call (734) 634-3812 or search for “Romulus Garden Club” on Facebook.