Red Smith School students throw seed bombs during an Earth Day celebration in Suamico, April 22, 2024. PC: Fox 11 Online
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — What began 54 years ago, out of environmental concerns, public awareness, and political will, has evolved into a world-wide celebration — Earth Day.
An event in Brown County Monday morning marked the occasion, by doing some planting in an unusual way.
At the Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve in Suamico, first-grade students from Red Smith School are celebrating Earth Day, by getting covered with a little mud. Teacher Hailey Cahall says there are nearly 60 kids in all.
“We are out here today, for our field trip. To get to see some nature. And have a good experience. Be able to plant some seed bombs in the pond as well,” said Hailey Cahall, Red Smith School Teacher.
“1-2-3,” yelled one of the students before throwing.
Brown County Parks Director Matt Kriese says seed bombs are actually great for the impoundment.
“We made really clay mud balls. These plants were donated from some of our local conservation clubs, and really, it’s waterfowl, and wetland food. So between duck potato arrowhead, some others, by planting these, it really creates a food source and bedding source for our waterfowl, when they come back through in the fall,” said Matt Kriese, Brown County Parks Director.
Kriese says the seeds the kids throw, are expected to turn into thousands and thousands of tiny plants.
“I think it’s really important for them to learn about Earth Day, and to understand what it is, and how we can help our Earth,” said Cahall.
Earth Day started in 1970.
One of the leaders has roots in Wisconsin.
Former U.S. Senator and Governor Gaylord Nelson, was from the western part of the state.
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