Westfield Parks to Host Green Day Event April 25

The Westfield Parks & Recreation Department will host its annual Green Day event on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grand Junction Plaza (225 S. Union Street). This free, family-friendly event combines the City’s Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations, encouraging residents to connect with and care for Westfield’s natural spaces.

“Westfield is filled with beautiful green spaces, creeks, and parks,” said Mayor Scott Willis. “As our community continues to grow, it’s important to pause, appreciate the beauty of nature that surrounds us, and learn how to preserve them for future generations.”

Attendees can explore sustainability practices and take part in interactive activities, including: 

• Free native tree saplings (White Pine, Tulip Tree, Pin Oak, and Silky Dogwood) available while supplies last, courtesy of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources
• A live reptiles and amphibians show presented by Indiana Jim
• The second annual duck race in Grassy Branch Creek

Westfield High School’s National Honor Society and Environmental Club will also host hands-on activities, including take-home solar car kit, plant-a-seed activity, and UV pony bead bracelets. 

In conjunction with Green Day, the Parks & Recreation Department will also introduce its new Adopt-a-Trail program, offering residents a way to make a lasting impact on the community’s trail system.

The Adopt-a-Trail Program is free and open to individuals and willing to commit to cleaning a 1- to 2-mile stretch of trail at least three times per season, March through October, for a two-year term. The city will provide participants with safety vests, trash grabbers, trash bags, and other supplies for each session. 

To learn more about Green Day, visit westfieldin.gov/greenday.