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Earth Week: Use Nature as Your Inspiration
April 24, 2008
The third day of Earth Week includes a nature walk and boat trip through Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature as well as additional exciting activities including a painting lesson, a black-and-white photography lesson, story time for children, a trip to the Shangri La Bird Blind, and an exciting lecture on bats!
Reservations are required for many events and may be made by calling 409.670.9113. You may also download a full itinerary of all the Earth Week events.
Thursday, April 24: Use Nature as Your Inspiration
7:15–9:00 a.m. Nature Walk through Shangri La
This begins at the Shangri La admissions area and proceeds to the Beaver Pond outpost to view a selection of birds found in Shangri La. Please park downtown at the Lutcher Theater, located at 707 Main Street, where a shuttle will depart for Shangri La at 7:00 a.m.
RSVP required. Maximum of 20 people.
7:15–9:00 a.m. Boat Trip through Shangri La
This activity is limited to children ages four and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please park downtown at the Lutcher Theater, located at 707 Main Street, where a shuttle will depart for Shangri La at 7:00 a.m.
RSVP required. Maximum of 20 people.
10:00–10:30 a.m. Story Time in the Garden
The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle will be read to highlight nature and how we live in our environment. Please meet under the oak tree near the Water Demonstration Garden. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
1:30–3:30 a.m. Lesson: Painting in the Garden
Local artists will teach a variety easy and fun painting techniques so you can choose what works best with you. No prior painting experience is required.
RSVP required. Maximum of 15 people.
1:30–3:30 p.m. Lesson: Photograph in Black and White
A local professional photographer will teach techniques of capturing nature in black and white. Each participant must provide his/her own camera. This activity is limited to those ages 12 and older.
RSVP required. Maximum of 15 people.
6:00–7:30 p.m. Boat Trip through Shangri La
This activity is limited to children ages four and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please park downtown at the Lutcher Theater, located at 707 Main Street, where a shuttle will depart for Shangri La at 5:45 p.m.
RSVP required. Maximum of 25 people.
6:30–8:00 p.m. Bird Blind Walk
Explore the Shangri La Bird Blind, where you will observe the birds as they return from feeding to nest for the evening. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please park downtown at the Lutcher Theater, located at 707 Main Street, where a shuttle will depart for Shangri La at 6:15 p.m.
RSVP required. Maximum of 20 people.
7:30–8:30 p.m. Lecture: Bats by Mel Moreau
Learn all about the bats in the Orange area, including some unique facts, including why they are good. This lecture will take place in Shangri La’s Discovery Theater. Please park downtown at the Lutcher Theater, located at 707 Main Street, where a shuttle will depart for Shangri La at 7:15 p.m.