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April 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

free with garden admission

Earth Day

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Date:
April 19
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
free with garden admission
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Venue

Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Enjoy engaging and fun family activities celebrating nature and the beautiful plants all around us! Be sure to catch special performances of Music of Latin America with Havana Son.

Musical Performances: Music of Latin America with Havana Son  

Shows at 10:15 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Garden Amphitheatre. The dynamic duo, Rene and Llilian of Havana Son, lead a whirlwind musical tour through Latin America. Their itinerary includes stops in Cuba, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Panama, and Puerto Rico. Children will have the opportunity to sample each country’s unique rhythms and sounds. The whole family will be up and dancing along!

Activity Stations- Drop in between 10 a.m. and Noon

  • Musical Instruments – Try out various instruments made from plants from around the world.
  • Earth-Friendly Art – Admire the beauty of our world in more ways than one when you make your own Earth Suncatcher.
  • Seed Planting – plant some spring seeds to take home.
  • Scavenger Hunt for Recycled Art – Look for art pieces made by our volunteers and nestled in the Garden. Pick up a hunt sheet at the entrance to its location.
  • “Worm Wishes” – Gently explore worms up close, while also thinking about ways to take care of the Earth.

We may cancel or move indoors if rain, cold temperatures or inclement weather make outdoor programming impractical. To check the status, email classes@atlantabg.org.

This program is included with Garden admission.

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