Hillsborough High Earth Day Celebration on April 22

In honor of Earth Day on Monday, April 22, a celebration is being held at Hillsborough High, 5000 N. Central Avenue.

The free celebration, open by special invitation, is sponsored by the school's environmental club and alumni association, according to an event posting.

During the event that kicks off at 10 a.m., a master gardener will hold a Q&A session, there will be interactive stations and refreshments, and butterflies and ladybugs will be released.

Janice Vogt, an LPN at Hillsborough High who is coordinating the event, said it's important to teach students about the value of keeping the planet intact.

"Our students are the future," she said. "It is our responsibility to teach students what they need to know to save the planet, not only for themselves, but for generations to come, and to preserve traditions at Hillsborough High school."