What’s Up This Weekend: Love the Earth Day 2025 Celebration!

Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate than by giving back to the planet? Shreveport Green Urban Farm is hosting an exciting Love the Earth Day 2025 Celebration on April 5, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 1034 Sprague Street, Shreveport, LA 71101. This free event is part of Love the Boot Week and aligns with this year’s National Earth Day theme: "Our Power, Our Planet." Join us for a day dedicated to sustainability, environmental education, and community engagement.

What to Expect at Love the Earth Day 2025

From hands-on workshops to delicious farm-to-table tastings, this celebration has something for everyone! Check out the exciting activities planned:

🌿 Habitat Restoration & Beautification

• Pollinator Garden Planting: Help enhance our local ecosystem by planting native flowers, seasonal vegetables, and herbs. Plus, take home your own potted native plant!

• Tree Planting: Contribute to a greener future by planting a new fruit tree in the orchard.

• Upcycled Art: Get creative by making garden art and bird feeders from repurposed materials.

🍽️ Farm-to-Table Experience

• Farm-to-Table Tasting: Enjoy dishes crafted with farm-fresh produce by local culinary stars:

  • Vegans on the Run

  • Us Up North Chef Hardette Harris

  • Chef Kanya of Shreveport Biscuit Company

• Cooking Demo: Watch Chef Mosa and Executive Director of MS KICK prepare a delicious farm-to-table dish live!

🌱 Growing Food & Sustainability

• Edible Garden Expansion: Get your hands in the soil and plant fruits, vegetables, and herbs to promote local food access.

• Composting Workshop: Learn how to improve soil health with rabbit composting from J & B Farm & Ranch, plus Composting 101 with grower Christopher Dupree.

🚮 Litter Abatement & Sustainability Education

• Farm Cleanup Challenge: Form a team and compete to collect the most litter, with prizes up for grabs!

• Trash Sorting Relay: A fun, interactive way to learn about proper recycling and waste reduction.

• Educational Booths: Engage with experts from Sci-Port Discovery Center, Club Kemet, and Walter B. Jacobs Native Park.

🌎 Community Connections

• Meet Local Farmer Lee Washington: Learn how to support and strengthen our local food system.

• Connect with Green the Church: Discover ways to enhance community health and sustainability through food security initiatives.

Why You Should Attend

Love the Earth Day 2025 is more than just an event—it’s a movement toward a greener, more sustainable future. Whether you’re passionate about environmental conservation, interested in learning how to grow your own food, or just looking for a fun, family-friendly way to spend your weekend, this event is for you!

📍 Where: Shreveport Green Urban Farm, 1034 Sprague Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
📅 When: April 5, 2025
💲 Price: Free
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📞 Contact: (206) 579-4515 | Email: sbrown@shreveportgreen.org

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and give back to our planet. See you there! 🌍💚