Here are some great animal-related Earth Day events I found in Raynham, MA.

For those of you who aren't exactly sure what Earth Day is, it isn't actually a "day." Earth day refers to two different observances, according to wikipedia.com, one during spring for the northern hemisphere , and one during autumn for the southern. It's main purpose is to spread awareness of earth-related issues, to celebrate the great strides we've taken to protecting the environment for future generations and to look for what new ways we can continue protecting it.

Sunday, April 20

Party for the Planet at Franklin Park Zoo and Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road, www.franklinparkzoo.org and Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham.

Tuesday, April 22

Party for the Planet at Capron Park Zoo. Free with zoo admission. 201 County St., Attleboro

Saturday, April 26

Bird Street/West Street Conservation celebration of Earth Day. 10 a.m. at the Conservation in Stoughton. It will include biking, Zoo New England exhibit, recycling talks, hiking, wood carving exhibits, a barbeque, police dog exhibit, animal exhibits and more. Event will be held at Stoughton High School if it rains.

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