Down to earth

Orion, a great horned owl, works as an education ambassador for the West Sound Wildlife Shelter and drew a crowd of visitors on Earth Day at Battle Point Park. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

Ranger and the Re-Arrangers performed on Earth Day at Battle Point Park.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District employees spread mulch around trees during Earth Day at Battle Point Park.

Erika Dorsey and daughter Quinlynn learn about a Meade telescope from Battle Point Astronomical Association volunteer Joe Mulligan.

Anika Bhatt makes art from recycled materials with other children at the KiDiMu booth on Earth Day.

More than 30 groups and organization set up booths to celebrate Earth Day April 22 at Battle Point Park with activities engaging the community in various elements of caring for the earth, from sustainability to conservation to wildlife education.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District employees spread mulch around trees during Earth Day at Battle Point Park.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District employees spread mulch around trees during Earth Day at Battle Point Park.

Erika Dorsey and daughter Quinlynn learn about a Meade telescope from Battle Point Astronomical Association volunteer Joe Mulligan.

Erika Dorsey and daughter Quinlynn learn about a Meade telescope from Battle Point Astronomical Association volunteer Joe Mulligan.

Anika Bhatt makes art from recycled materials with other children at the KiDiMu booth on Earth Day.

Anika Bhatt makes art from recycled materials with other children at the KiDiMu booth on Earth Day.

More than 30 groups and organization set up booths to celebrate Earth Day April 22 at Battle Point Park with activities engaging the community in various elements of caring for the earth, from sustainability to conservation to wildlife education.

More than 30 groups and organization set up booths to celebrate Earth Day April 22 at Battle Point Park with activities engaging the community in various elements of caring for the earth, from sustainability to conservation to wildlife education.

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer plays a game at one of the booths. Mike Kelly courtesy photo

More than 30 groups and organization set up booths to celebrate Earth Day April 22 at Battle Point Park with activities engaging the community in various elements of caring for the earth, from sustainability to conservation to wildlife education.