WHO/WHAT: In honor of Earth Day, guests are invited to be outdoors in nature at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
On Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m., Window to the Wild Bird Show performs, and visitors are invited to spend the day outdoors connecting with nature.
On Saturday, April 24, there are hands-on, outdoor activities located in the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This festival features engaging learning experiences and special guest workshops, centered around celebrating the planet and learning how to take care of it for generations to come.
Additionally, on April 24 and 25, guests are invited to the main garden to explore Artscape, a juried fine art and fine craft show and sale, where 85+ outstanding artists from around the country showcase and sell their art in the garden. In addition to artwork, many of which takes its inspiration from nature, the popular outdoor event features live music, free children’s ‘make and take’ art, concessions, food and wine/beer samplings.
Timed tickets are required and can be purchased online at www.dallasarboretum.org or by calling 214-515-6615. No walk-ups are available for purchase. Masks are also required for the duration of the visit.
ACTIVITIES: Window to the Wild Bird Show
Thursday, April 22
10:30 a.m. Martin Rutchik Concert
Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn
The popular bird flight show returns to celebrate Earth Day. After the flight program, enjoy a close encounter and Q&A with a few of their birds and trainers.
Saturday, April 24 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden Programs:
Recycled City- Use all recycled materials to create a model of a future sustainable city throughout the day in collaboration with other members of the community.
Vermicomposting- Learn the secret to awesome composting: worms! Discover how you can build your own vermicomposting bin at home.
Wetlands in Action- Look up close at the life found in wetlands using real tools like microscopes and see how tiny invertebrates can tell us the health of these unique environments.
Would You Drink That?- See how soil and plants can help filter water for our environment in an experiment you can try at home.
Pollination Station- Create finger puppets to explore Moody Oasis, a rooftop pollinator garden, and try to find the perfect flower adapted for your pollinator.
Go With The Flow- Play a fun game exploring the water cycle as a drop of water and make a bracelet to take home from your adventure.
Plantable Pots- Discover how you can make your own pots to start seedlings that can actually be planted in the ground.
Now You Sea Me…- Explore sea levels around the world and learn about the pH of the ocean and how these two things affect animals and people across the globe.
Earth Is In My Hands- Share how YOU pledge to help the Earth with a simple and fun craft in the Exploration Center.
SPECIAL GUESTS: Sat., April 24
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Program presented by EarthX – Bumblebee pollination craft
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Tierra Rocks with Chicana in Nature – Learn about the formation of fossils as you create your own model and discover how rocks change over time. (Earth Cycles)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Feed the Revolution with LatinX Dallas: Discover how to reduce food waste, eat healthier, and support food equity in your community (Incredible Edible)
11 a.m. and Noon – Performances of Jack and the Beanstalk presented by The Dallas Opera (Incredible Edible)
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