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PBPN Community Celebrates Earth Day

05.07.23 — Attendees at the Community Earth Day Celebration were given free tomato and pepper plants.

The PBPN Division of Planning and Environmental Protection (PEP) organized a Community Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, May 7, at Prairie Peoples Park, with the participation of other departments and community members. The event included various activities such as a disc golf tournament, a race and fun walk, biking, and family yard games, in addition to plant giveaways, educational and outreach tables, and food vendors. T-shirts were handed out to attendees at the registration table until supplies ran out.

05.07.23 — Both the four-kilometer race and fun walk at the Community Earth Day Celebration attracted a crowd of participants.

The event began with the disc golf tournament in the morning, continued with a full schedule of activities, and ended in the early afternoon. Both the four-kilometer race and fun walk attracted a crowd of participants.

05.07.23 — Members of the Topeka Community Cycle Project led a six-mile bike ride and provided free bike gear at the Community Earth Day Celebration.

Members of the Topeka Community Cycle Project led a six-mile bike ride and provided free bike gear, while younger kids enjoyed a “bike rodeo” including a safety check, obstacle courses, and games.

05.07.23 — The Community Earth Day Celebration included various activities such as a cornhole tournament and other family yard games.

Community members in attendance were entered in a raffle for door prizes, and winners of the cornhole tournament and other games were also awarded prizes. The Boys and Girls Club also provided free sack lunches for the event.

05.07.23 — While the Topeka Community Cycle Project led a six-mile ride, younger kids enjoyed a “bike rodeo” including a safety check, obstacle courses, and games.

05.07.23 — The Community Earth Day Celebration included various activities such as a cornhole tournament and other family yard games.