Celebrate Arbor Day

Minnetrista Museum and Gardens of Muncie will host festivities from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in celebration of Arbor Day.

The day will include various activities, educational demonstrations and environmental advocacy. The “Run for the Trees: Happy Little Walk/Run 5K” will begin at 1 p.m.

There will also be a sapling giveaway as attendees can take home a White Oak, Overcup Oak, Red Oak, Shumard Oak, Bald Cypress, River Birch or Sycamore sapling.

"We aim to foster a deeper connection between the community and our urban forest," said James Edwards, associate director of horticulture at Minnetrista, in a press release. "By providing hands-on learning opportunities and access to quality saplings, we hope to empower individuals to become active stewards of our environment and champions for sustainability."

Senior learning

Next month’s installment in the senior learning series will touch on the tribes that have lived in Jay County. 

Sara Siders Bitzel, tribal secretary and enrollment coordinator of Miami Nation of Indians of the State of Indiana, will share local history May 2 at John Jay Center for Learning. Lunch begins at noon, with the presentation to follow. The luncheon is $5 and must be paid for in advance.

Series set

The Muncie Three Trails Music Series this year will feature four free concerts at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie with Josh “the Reverend” Peyton’s Big Damn Band picking off the series on Saturday, July 27. Other performances will feature Joe Mullins & The Radio Rambles on Saturday, Aug. 10, The Sensational Barnes Brothers on Saturday, Aug. 24, and the string quintet SYBARITES on Saturday, Sept. 14. All concerts will begin at 7 p.m.