Are you looking for some Earth Day Activities. We've got a few ideas for you:
See MONKEY KINGDOM Opening Weekend April 17-23, 2015
See MONKEY KINGDOM opening week and Disneynature will make a donation in your honor to Conservation International to help protect monkeys and other endangered species in their natural habitats. Learn more at http://nature.disney.com/monkey-kingdom.
Party for the Planet at the LA ZOO April 18 & 19, 2015, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens takes part in the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day by hosting PARTY FOR THE PLANET: AN EARTH DAY CELEBRATION providing guests with information and ideas about animal conservation and preservation, sustainable living for humans, recycling and how to make Earth a better place to live.
Among the opportunities to explore and learn are a California condor station which illustrates the Zoo’s critical efforts to bring the largest bird in North America back from the brink of extinction and how we can help by cleaning up microtrash; a "Backyard Safari," where visitors discover the range of critters living in their own backyards; an opportunity to get up close to a desert tortoise, California's state reptile, and an interactive puzzle explaining how it has survived for so long as well as what challenges it faces today; "Plant It and They Will Come," showing how to plant native vegetation that encourages native wildlife; an interactive diorama by Enviroscape, which explains what happens to water, fluids, or chemicals we dump on the ground and where they end up as they travel from homes to the ocean; and a Bat Station, which highlights the different species of bats that visit the zoo. Other "discovery" stations spotlight exceptional survival adaptations by asking guests to compare their own abilities and senses to those of animals. For example, how does an American black bear’s sense of smell, which is seven times greater than a bloodhound’s, match up to a human’s? And what kind of adaptations would humans need in order to succeed in the big-horn sheep’s rocky environment? Adding to the mix are tips from local vendors and government organizations on how to treat the earth with kindness.
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC ANNUAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION April 25 & 26, 2015, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA
$28.95 for adults (12+), $14.95 for children (3-11), $25.95 for seniors (62+), and free for children under three years old and Aquarium members
Learn what you can do to help our ocean planet while visiting the Aquarium of the Pacific for its annual Earth Day Celebration. Families can journey through the Aquarium to celebrate Earth Day by learning more everyday tips to protect our environment. They’ll have the chance to visit booths from various Earth-friendly organizations such as NOAA’s National Weather Service and National Marine Fisheries Service, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marine Mammal Care Center, and others and participate in hands-on learning demonstrations for people of all ages. Environmental films will be shown to give guests a chance to learn about climate change, sustainable seafood, and reducing marine debris.
E-WASTE DISCOUNT: Help save the environment, and receive a coupon for $10 off one Aquarium adult admission ticket valid on April 25 or April 26, 2015. Present an e-waste item at the e-waste booth on the Aquarium’s front plaza for your coupon.
Earth Day Happening @ Corita Art Center (campus of Immaculate Heart High School)
It's going to be well...happening. Corita's festive, participatory, highly-choreographed “Happenings” succeeded in breaking down barriers, encouraging creativity, and fostering a sense of community. In honor of Earth Day, the Corita Art Center presents a Corita-style “Happening” warm-up—followed by an earth-centric art lesson by former student, artist, and master teacher, Laurine DiRocco, hosted on the very grounds where Corita taught. Recommended for ages 6 and up!
