Beardsley's Zoo hosts ‘Party for the Planet'
The event featured educational hands-on activities, sustainability-themed exhibits and conservation efforts from the community.
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'This is a community effort, right,' said Associate Curator of Education Carolyn Rinaldi. 'We're Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. We're the only zoo in Connecticut, but we have a lot of community outreach.'
Organizers said the event was meant to inspire environmental action through art, education and community involvement.
'Carrying the activities that we do at the zoo to how to create a better environment for the planet right in your own backyard,' Rinaldi said.
Attendees could participate in making seed balls, electronics disposal and a water cleanup at Beardsley park
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