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News April 18, 2016 2:54 pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Plant City celebrates Earth Day

By Observer Staff

  • Ken and Heather Simpkins came to play the drums.

  • The Earth Day festival had something to offer for guests of all ages.

  • Diane Munton introduced the drum circle to the crowd.

  • Any kind of drum was welcome in the circle.

  • No one was too young to joint he drum circle.

  • Esther and Pepe Rodriguez enjoyed the garden-produced dinner.

  • Items were on display for guests to browse and purchase.

  • David Hansen, Christy Halbert, Kevin Halbert and Greg Hansen.

  • Karen Elizabeth is one of the driving forces behind the community garden.

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Although Friday, April 22 is Earth Day, some Plant Citians were excited enough to celebrate early.

On Sunday, April 17, people gathered at the Plant City Commons Community Garden near HCC for an afternoon of food, education and drumming. All proceeds from the $5 dinner sales will be put into the development of the garden.

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