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Preserve | Earth Fest
- Sat, Apr 25, 2026
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
1750 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, 49546
Earth Day Every Day!
Celebrate the beauty and wonder of nature at Earth Fest—a vibrant day of exploration, discovery, and community for all ages at the Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens.
Stewardship Work | 9-11:30 AM | Meet on the plaza. Free lunch for participants
Food Trucks | 11 AM - 2 PM | Visit the Welcome Table on the plaza from 11-noon to get a ticket for a free lunch!
Activity Stations | 11AM - 2PM | Enjoy activities for all ages such as ink stamps, terrarium building, and preparing to take home a native plant to help your own home habitat thrive.
Great Lakes Rock Garden Opening | 12 - 1 PM | Rock garden. Ribbon ceremony and tours with GEO faculty
Bioblitz Scavenger Hunt | 12:30-2 PM | Discovery room + trails. Meet new species in an INaturalist photo app competition with prizes
Turtle Fest | 2-4 PM | Discovery room & plaza | 4th annual turtle-themed fun for young families
Pondside Unwind | 2-4 PM | Prince Pond | Slackline, hammocks, hacky sack and more