Celebrate Earth Day in Providence, R.I. at the Roger Williams Zoo on Sunday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There is an Environmental Fair with themed displays, giveaways, and demos from local environmental organizations
Ten31 Productions giant butterfly puppet, from noon to 2 p.m.
Peace Flag Project: Create your own peace flag with your personal wish for the planet, from 11 a.m. t 1 p.m.
Environmentally themed chalk art drawing by Michael Macaulay
Environmentally themed tape art mural by the TapeArt Group
Will Machin, Environmental Artist, will run demos on how to make birdhouses from found objects
Animal Encounters - 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. in Australasia
Year of the Frog Education Station on the Wetlands trail, weather permitting (indoor location TBD). What is Year of the Frog? Click here to learn more.
Hear a talk by Lou Perrotti, RWP Zoo's Conservation Coordinator, at 1 p.m. about the amphibian crisis and what we are doing to help.
"How the Zoo Recycles" by our building & grounds crew; noon to 2 p.m.
Watch a Conservation Connection recycling skit by the WILD Bunch on the Farmyard stage at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Check out the animal enrichment program:
10 a.m.: Moon Bears & Snow Leopards
11 a.m.: Wild Dogs
noon: tropics
1 p.m.: Gibbons
2 p.m.: Elephants
3 p.m.: Kangaroos & Emus
The Roger Williams Zoo is visited by more than 650,000 people annually and is the state's #1 tourist attraction. The zoo is open every day except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving. It is conveniently off exit 16 off interstate I-95, about one hour from Boston or Worcester. General admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children (3-12) and $8 for seniors (62+). For additional information visit: http://www.rwpzoo.org/visit/main.cfm
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Earth day Events at Drumlin Farm in Lincoln on April 20
Come Celebrate Earth Day at Drumlin Farm!
Think Globally, Act Locally!
Drumlin Farm in Lincoln is celebrating Earth Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 20. Test your Eco-IQ with fun crafts, games, and scavenger hunts; play in our solar sculpture garden; taste some locally-grown farm treats; see our native plants and animals up close; and experiment with ideas for green living for both kids and adults. With your help, we can preserve the nature of Massachusetts, and our planet!
All Day
Play in the solar sculpture garden, featuring our new kinetic sculpture by Greg Curci (funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative)
Test your Eco-IQ with fun crafts, games, and scavenger hunts
See what native plants are sprouting in our garden and farm fields
Visit with our animals and learn how to protect the habitat of local wildlife
Look for our roving naturalists and farmers and ask them your questions
Special Programs Throughout the Day
10 a.m.: Eco Artistry: Join us for the unveiling of our new solar kinetic sculpture and create some eco-inspired crafts to take home
10:30 a.m.: Stories in the Sun: Warm up with a story or two in the sun... or shade!
11:15 a.m.: Seeing Seedings: See, smell, and touch some of our native plants, and bring home a seedling for your own garden
11:30 a.m.: Morning Chores: Watch our farmers and wildlife care staff feed the animals and do their morning chores
noon: Cooking with the Sun: Participate in our solar oven building contest and enjoy a home-cooked morning snack (weather permitting)
1:15 p.m.: I's Not Just Dirt: Lessons in home composting and sustainable gardening
2 p.m.: Home Grown: Raising your own eco-friendly food, from veggies to chickens
2:30 p.m.: Water Water Everywhere: Visit the unique habitat of our vernal pool and other wetland areas
3:15 p.m.: Wild About Food Webs: Up close with some of our local wildlife
3:30 p.m.: Afternoon Chores: Watch our farmers and wildlife care staff feed the animals and do their afternoon chores
4:00 p.m.: Foxprints and Footprints: What can we learn from how Red Foxes limit their resource usage?
All activities are free with admission of $6 for non-member adults; $4 for non-member children (3-12) and seniors. Free for members. Event runs rain or shine.
Think Globally, Act Locally!
Drumlin Farm in Lincoln is celebrating Earth Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 20. Test your Eco-IQ with fun crafts, games, and scavenger hunts; play in our solar sculpture garden; taste some locally-grown farm treats; see our native plants and animals up close; and experiment with ideas for green living for both kids and adults. With your help, we can preserve the nature of Massachusetts, and our planet!
All Day
Play in the solar sculpture garden, featuring our new kinetic sculpture by Greg Curci (funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative)
Test your Eco-IQ with fun crafts, games, and scavenger hunts
See what native plants are sprouting in our garden and farm fields
Visit with our animals and learn how to protect the habitat of local wildlife
Look for our roving naturalists and farmers and ask them your questions
Special Programs Throughout the Day
10 a.m.: Eco Artistry: Join us for the unveiling of our new solar kinetic sculpture and create some eco-inspired crafts to take home
10:30 a.m.: Stories in the Sun: Warm up with a story or two in the sun... or shade!
11:15 a.m.: Seeing Seedings: See, smell, and touch some of our native plants, and bring home a seedling for your own garden
11:30 a.m.: Morning Chores: Watch our farmers and wildlife care staff feed the animals and do their morning chores
noon: Cooking with the Sun: Participate in our solar oven building contest and enjoy a home-cooked morning snack (weather permitting)
1:15 p.m.: I's Not Just Dirt: Lessons in home composting and sustainable gardening
2 p.m.: Home Grown: Raising your own eco-friendly food, from veggies to chickens
2:30 p.m.: Water Water Everywhere: Visit the unique habitat of our vernal pool and other wetland areas
3:15 p.m.: Wild About Food Webs: Up close with some of our local wildlife
3:30 p.m.: Afternoon Chores: Watch our farmers and wildlife care staff feed the animals and do their afternoon chores
4:00 p.m.: Foxprints and Footprints: What can we learn from how Red Foxes limit their resource usage?
All activities are free with admission of $6 for non-member adults; $4 for non-member children (3-12) and seniors. Free for members. Event runs rain or shine.
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