UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., April 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm will host an Earth Day celebration, "Earth Day Birthday," from 4 to 7 p.m. April 24. The event is open to Penn State students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the State College community.

The event will feature more than 20 interactive stations with activities and demonstrations focused on farming, environmental stewardship and sustainability. Attendees can participate in hands-on experiences and learn about food systems and sustainable practices.

Workshops will include a shiitake mushroom session, where participants can create and take home a mushroom-growing kit, and a w...