Waynesburg University will host its first annual “Not So Typical Easter Egg Hunt” for children in the community Saturday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to noon. The event is free, and the public is cordially invited to attend.
The event will take place on the new Waynesburg Unity Trail and will feature a shift from the traditional egg hunt. The eggs used will look like real bird eggs from the native birds in the area, and children will learn about the concept of biodiversity. Instead of candy, each egg will be stuffed with a sticker of the bird that lays it.
Janet Paladino, associate professor of biology, helped create the Unity Trail and orchestrate the event. She said the activities will give children the opportunity to learn about nature and appreciate the spring season.
“We invite you to come and discover the new Unity Trail on the Campus of Waynesburg University,” said Paladino “Spring is a time when we can share experiences in nature with our children. We hope that our Easter egg hunt will help them learn that eggs at Eastertime are filled with more than just candy.”
For more information about the “Not So Typical Easter Egg Hunt,” contact Paladino at 724-852-3281.
The creation of the Unity Trail was made possible through a grant from the EQT Foundation.
Founded in 1849 by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Waynesburg University is located on a traditional campus in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania, with three additional sites located in the Pittsburgh region. The University is one of only 22 Bonner Scholar schools in the country, offering local, regional and international opportunities to touch the lives of others through service.
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Ashley Wise, Director of University Relations
724-852-7675 or awise@waynesburg.edu
