The Mom Memo
The Mom Memo No. 67: Eco Rescue
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Hey Mama
Mark your calendars, Earth Day arrives on April 22nd! Skip the usual routine and get your crew hyped for an eco-rescue mission. Start growing seedlings together, become park protectors on a cleanup quest, or unleash your inner Picasso with a recycled masterpiece. Earth Day is the perfect time to show our planet some extra love and spend quality time together outdoors.
What are your Earth Day plans? We want to know!
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TAKE THE KIDS
Tulip Festival
April 17-28, 9am-9pm | Wilson’s Orchard & Farm
Celebrate spring at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm’s first Tulip Festival! Enjoy colorful flowers, family fun, and delicious treats, or pick your own bouquet. The Ciderhouse offers cider and pizza, while the tulip patch is a short walk away (be advised, the terrain is not stroller-friendly yet).
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Earth Day Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt
April 20, 8am-12:30pm | Des Moines Water Works
Join the Extraordinary Egg Hunt to explore Water Works Park, hunt for eggs, and help clean the park for a fun Earth Day celebration!
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Pinky Patel
April 19, 7:30-10pm | Hoyt Sherman
From PTA meetings to punchlines, this comedian’s new show promises relatable humor about the adventures of mom life and the ever-present world of social media.
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Planting for Pollinators
April 23, 5:30-7:30pm | Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Calling all nature lovers — this class explores the fascinating world of pollinators and how they keep our gardens blooming and our plates full. Registration required.
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Things We Love
Eco-centric picture books
“Be a Tree!” is a beautiful picture book that explores the connection between humans and trees. Through lyrical text and stunning illustrations, it shows how we can learn from trees’ strength, resilience, and interconnectedness.
Countertop composting
This sleek stainless steel compost bin fits perfectly on a countertop and keeps the kitchen smelling fresh with a removable charcoal filter in the lid.
Kid-friendly pasta salad
Turn leftover veggies into a lunchtime favorite with this easy kid-friendly pasta salad – perfect for using up what you have on hand!
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