Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 12-4pm
at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center – Education Building
Cost: FREE
All Ages Welcome!

Come CELEBRATE EARTH DAY a fun and educational experience for the whole family! Watch a live animal presentation put on by Hemker Zoo, play nature-themed games, visit booths, exhibits, and activities centered on the environment, and climb the indoor wall!

Here’s what’s happening throughout the day:
12:00 – Open
12:30 – 1:00 Pond Study Class
1:00 – 1:30 Mammals / Purple Martins Hike
1:30 – 2:15 LIVE Animal Presentation (Hemker Zoo)

Get up close with amazing animals like:
– Tortoises
– Snakes (including a red-tail boa!)
– Joey kangaroo
– Talking cockatoo
– Lizards, armadillo, bunnies & more!

Learn from real zookeepers about where these animals come from, how they’re cared for, and their unique adaptations.
2:15 – 2:45 Pond Study Class
2:45 – 3:30 LIVE Animal Presentation (Hemker Zoo)
3:15 – 3:45 Mammals / Purple Martins Hike
4:00 – Close
Tip: Plan around the live animal shows—they’re always a crowd favorite!

This annual Earth Day event is a collaborative effort of Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center, Middle Fork Crow River Watershed, North Fork Crow River Watershed, and Kandiyohi County SWCD.

Join us for a fun, inspiring day celebrating our environment and community—and let’s hope for some spring sunshine!