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Rotary Botanical Gardens Hosts Earth Day Celebration on April 26 Family-Friendly Event Features Zoozort Live Animal Program, Local Conservation Groups, Hands-On Activities, Food Trucks, and Artisan Vendors Janesville, WI -- Rotary Botanical Gardens invites the community to celebrate Earth Day with a family-friendly event on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This free event will take place throughout the Gardens and will feature interactive exhibits, local environmental organizations, food trucks, artisan vendors, and educational activities focused on sustainability and conservation. Admission to Earth Day at the Gardens is free, with regular garden admission waived for all attendees. Guests may also choose to purchase advance tickets for the Zoozort Live Animal Program, an engaging indoor experience that introduces audiences to exotic wildlife through up-close, educational presentations. Zoozort tickets are $5 per person, with children under 2 admitted free. Tickets must be purchased online in advance; no tickets will be sold at the door. Seating is limited to 200 people per show, and tickets are expected to sell out. Zoozort showtimes include: • 11:00 AM • 12:30 PM • 2:00 PM Event Highlights Include: • Interactive booths and activities hosted by local environmental organizations • Hands-on crafts and educational experiences for children and families • Zoozort Live Animal Program (ticketed add-on) • Food trucks offering a variety of options • Artisan and small business vendors “Our Earth Day celebration is designed to be engaging and accessible for everyone,” said Laura Kenyon, Marketing and Public Relations Manager at Rotary Botanical Gardens. “By bringing together local partners, hands-on activities, and educational experiences, we hope to inspire people to take meaningful steps toward sustainability.” Participating Organizations and Vendors Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with local environmental groups, sustainability advocates, and community organizations, including: Organizations and Exhibitors • Bartlett Tree Experts • Citizens Climate Lobby • Rock County Health Department • Protecting Wisconsin Waterways • Rock County Beekeepers • City of Janesville Recreation Department • Rock Prairie Master Gardeners Association • Basics Co-op • Rock County Ice Age Alliance • Welty Environmental Center • Janesville Urban Forest Alliance • Greenlight E Recycling • Rock County Conservationists • All Energy Solar • Dawn Harvest Solar Energy • DNR • City of Janesville Recycling Program • Salvation Army • Kiwanis • Lions Club • Office Pro • URTF Food Trucks • RMN Donuts (Chris Anich) • The Wok This Way (Alissa Lange) • Taqueria Don Regino (Mireya Valadez) • JD's Lunch Box (John Toles) • Buzz Moment (Dalton Campbell) • Boba House (Hannah Jane Kellogg) Artisan and Small Business Vendors • Restoration Candle Company (Chloe Oestrich) • The Teacher Truck (Megan Austin) • Judy's Art Company (Judy Hatlen) Sponsors Making a Difference This year’s Earth Day celebration is proudly supported by Bartlett Tree Experts, whose support helps make this free community event possible. Rotary Botanical Gardens is grateful for their commitment to environmental stewardship and community investment. Event Details Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Location: Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI Admission: Free (Zoozort tickets are $5 per person; children under 2 are free; advance purchase required) This event is open to all ages. Visitors are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles and eco-friendly shopping bags to support sustainability efforts. For more information, visit https://www.rotarybotanicalgardens.org/events. --- About Rotary Botanical Gardens Rotary Botanical Gardens is a 20-acre nonprofit botanical garden in Janesville, Wisconsin, featuring 20 themed garden spaces and more than 4,000 plant varieties. The Gardens provide opportunities for education, community engagement, and conservation through events, programs, and seasonal experiences supported by members, donors, and volunteers.