Make a Difference on Earth Day

This weekend we celebrate Earth Day! People all over the country come together to clean, plant and participate in activities to support a healthy and clean environment. Can’t think of anything to do on your own to commemorate the day? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with some of our top picks for Earth Day events in Maryland!

Fairy & Gnome Home Festival
AnneMarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
April 23 | 12 pm
Cost: $5
A magical day awaits with creative play, games, unicorn rides, a petting zoo, bubble magic, music, crafts, and more! Walk along the enchanted Wooded Path and find  a Fairy Lolly, the Troll’s Treasure Trough, Gnome Games, Fantasy face painting, strolling entertainers, and a petting zoo full of baby animals! Kid will also build their own fairy house or gnome home, and engage in a variety of imaginative activities!

The Jungle Book
Imagination Stage
April 22 – May 28
Cost: $12 -$30
The story of Mowgli and his friends, Baloo the goofy bear, and Bagheera, the savvy Jaguar is told in this dynamic children’s stage play. How will Mowgli escape from the deep, dark well? And, how will he save himself when Shere Kahn turns the wolf pack against him? Kipling’s timeless classic deals with very timely issues in this lively new version.

Earth Day Fair – FREE
University of Maryland BWMC (Glen Burnie)
April 21 | 11 am
Learn tips about recycling, renewable energy and eco-friendly living through educational displays and interactive demos. Free gift for first 100 people.

Earth Day 5K Trail Run
American Chestnut Land Trust
April 22 | 9 am
Walk, run or hike the 5k trail at Parkers Creek Loop.

Greenspace 2017 – FREE
Around Annapolis Area
April 22
GreenScape is a city and community partnership investment of beautification, clean-up, and planting in public spaces throughout the City of Annapolis.

Anacostia River Clean-Up and Celebration
Anacostia River Watershed
April 22 | Clean up 9 am-12 pm; celebration noon-2 pm
Be a Hero and volunteer to clean up the Anacostia River Watershed. When you’re all done, there will be an after party celebration at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium.

Earth Day Expo – FREE
Quiet Waters Park – Annapolis
April 22 | 10:30 am
Activities for children and adults including face painting and henna, live displays, ranger led programs, demonstrations by Master Gardeners, Junior Ranger programming and more.

Tudor Tots: Earth Day
DC Tudor Place
April 22 | 10 am
Kids will sing, play, hear a story and create a take home craft. They’ll learn about the importance of a clean environment to reduce, reuse, and recycle in the picturesque gardens.

Earth Optimism Day – FREE
The National Zoo
April 22 | 10 am
Celebrate conservation success stories at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.April 22. Activities celebrating conservation success stories, see the animals in action with live demonstrations, scavenger hut  interactive demonstrations and enjoy a conservation scavenger hunt!

Celebrate Earth Day at Montpelier – FREE
Montpelier Arts Center
April 22 | 1 pm
Appreciate the beauty of Montpelier’s grounds while creating a fun and educational Earth Day activity for the whole family.

Earth Day MakerSpace – FREE
Southern Technical/Recreation Complex – Fort Washington
April 22 | 1 pm
Celebrate Earth Day with in eco-friendly STEAM experiments and projects for the entire family.

Earth Day Celebration – FREE
April 23 | 12:30 pm
Leonardtown Square & Wharf
Recycling, gardening, land/sea/bay conservation, live animals, plants, music and children’s entertainment and boat tours.

Go see Disney’s Born in China!

“Born In China” follows the adventures of three animal families — the majestic panda, the savvy golden monkey and the elusive snow leopard. Get ready for the movie by downloading the educators guide and activity packet! See the trailer here!

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