Ames Public Library: Earth Week At Your Library

Ames IA

20 April, 2022

2:21 PM

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Press release from the Ames Public Library: April 19, 2022 As the City of Ames makes progress in the Climate Action Plan (CAP) process, Earth Day provides an opportunity for each of us to learn about and engage in actions that will lead to greater environmental sustainability in our community. Whether you wish to learn in person, change your habits locally, or read up on climate change, the Library has something to connect you to climate action in our community. Ames Public Library is again working with the City of Ames to present EcoChats, a series of presentations featuring local experts on topics focused on sustainability practices in our community. On Thursday, April 28, at 6 pm in the Library's Auditorium join Jessica Butters of Prairie Rivers of Iowa and Bruce Ehresman of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Diversity Program as they discuss pollinator support and bird-friendly communities. If you're looking for an event for all ages, come to the Library's Auditorium on Saturday, April 30, at 10:30 am to learn all about Iowa State University's Iowa Insect Pageant. The Iowa Insect Pageant is an insect extravaganza, featuring insects made large through puppetry. Learn how the puppets and music were created, and make your own Iowa Insect puppet! Bring your new friend and join in the fun at the 2 pm performance of Iowa Insect Pageant at Bandshell Park the same day. Are you interested in learning more about how to use rebates and other City of Ames programs to make your home more sustainable? Visit the Library's lobby April 18-24 to pick up information about the many programs available through the City to help reduce the financial cost of implementing more sustainable practices at home. Join Ames Public Library and many other local organizations for the annual Ames Reads Leopold event at Brookside Park on April 24 at 1 pm. Celebrate the legacy of naturalist Aldo Leopold through readings of his work, "A Sand County Almanac." If reading at home is more your speed, the Library has plenty of books to choose from! Though Ames Public Library has dozens of titles about sustainability and climate change, I've selected a few for readers of all ages that can help you get a jumpstart on Earth Week 2022. This press release was produced by the Ames Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.