Eaton Conservation District is partnering with the Lansing Lugnuts and the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts to bring a "Conservation District Takeover" to Jackson Field on Arbor Day!
Celebrate Arbor Day and watch the Lansing Lugnuts take on the Dayton Dragons on April 26th. Enjoy some baseball and embrace the spirit of planting and nurturing trees! Everything has a Conservation Theme!
5:00 pm - Gates Open
5:20 pm - Ceremonial Tree Planting in the park to honor Arbor Day.
5:30 pm - Ceremonial First Pitch and Pre-Game Entertainment
6:05 pm - Game ON!
Concurrent - Trivia, videos, and on-field games to honor our volunteers, partners, projects, and more (Maybe you will see your picture or name on the Big Screen!)
At the same time - A full-fledged Conservation Carnival with 18 unique game booths, prizes, and craft table, all included with your ticket. (Scroll to the bottom to see the full listing)
Also - Michigan native species-themed face painting will be available.
And - Visit with Wade the Water Drop and get your picture taken. If you are lucky, you can catch a picture with both Wade and Big Lug at the SAME TIME!
Wait, there’s more - 750 Lucky fans will take home a beautiful White Pine seedling to plant.
In addition to thrilling on-field promotions all themed around trees and nature, your ticket purchase does more than just secure a seat; it also supports the environment. With each ticket, a $2 donation will be made to the Eaton Conservation District, aiding in local conservation efforts.
Don't miss out on this unique blend of baseball and nature. Get your tickets today and be a part of the greenest game of the season!
Want to help make this event a success? We can use your help! Staff a booth, assist with set-up and break down, and more…
Festivities Program:
Many thanks to the DNR for facilitating the tree planting with Van Atta’s Greenhouse & Flower Shop.
Wheel of Origin - Spin the wheel and identify which species is native and which one is invasive to Michigan. Prizes by Michigan Wildflower Farm
Shoot the Invader - Identify and shoot the lesser celandine/ficaria verna pictures with squirt bottles.
Cover Crop Bingo - Which seeds created the plants in the pictures? Learn how cover crops help farmers protect our soil and water. Hosted by MSU Extension.
Clear the River Race - Use the grippers to grab the trash and pull it out of the water. Hosted by Michigan Waterway Stewards with support from River Town Adventures
Pet Waste Cornhole -To prevent E.coli from seeping into water, pick up pet waste and throw it into the trash. Hosted by Paw City Pet Care
Race to the Farmer’s Market - Kids can race matchbox cars on a track to see who will get to the farmer's market first. Hosted by Allen Neighborhood Center
Flush It/Don't Flush It - Protect your pipes and our water... What can you flush and what should you trash or recycle? Hosted by the City of Charlotte
Fishing for Ag Facts - Pull the fish out of the water and learn something interesting about conservation in agriculture. Hosted by Farm Services Administration
Wetland Jeopardy - Scoop a species out of the "wetland habitat" and answer the corresponding question about the services wetlands provide.
Forest Jeopardy - How much do you know about Michigan forests and trees? Any tree-lover can win a prize with a variety of topics relating to our forest ecosystems. Hosted by DNR through Americorps
E.coli, Search & Find - What's the source of the E.Coli in the Grand River? Choose three from the items in the watershed and look underneath to see if they contributed E.Coli to the river. Hosted by the Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Groundwater Management
Native Agriculture is for the Birds - Feed yourself and the ecosystem. All of these plants feed humans but some feed baby birds, too by supporting more caterpillars (lepidoptera). Toss bean bags into the cups and see how many worms you can collect to feed your nest. Hosted by Dragonfly Downs Farm
Bugs in the Water - Learn how clean our water is by finding and identifying bugs. Hosted by Michigan Water Stewardship Program & MiCorps
Conservation Craft Table - Create conservation-related take-home crafts such as native bee homes, tree cookie ornaments, and dragonflies.
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