Earth Day sponsored by CenterPoint Energy

Did you know the first Earth Day was held April 22, 1970? Earth Day is an annual celebration that pays tribute to the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth's natural resources for future generations. Here's to our world! Join us in celebrating Earth Day with fun, nature-themed projects, demonstrations and experiments.

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Trees For Houston Tree Sapling Giveaway
Donation by Trees for Houston
Location: Next to Info Booth
While Supplies last.
Take a tree sapling home and plant it for you and future generations to enjoy. Learn why trees are other plants are important for our ecosystem.

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Animal Skins and Skulls
Location: Power Play Alcove
10am-2pm
Learn about different Texas Native animals by observing their skulls and their fur.
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Seed Starters
Location: The W.T. & Louise J. Moran Foundation Picnic Tables
10am-2pm
‍Learn how to start your garden by using soil, a seed, and a recycled toilet paper roll!

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Water Filtration Demonstrations
Location: Concrete Jungle
10am-2pm
‍Meet with scientists to explore how filtrations works through hands-on experiments!

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Butterfly Buddies
‍Location: Kid’s Hall Alcove
1pm & 3pm
An interactive performance about a group of butterflies who come together to save their endangered habitat.

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Nature Journals Picnic Science  
Location: The W.T. & Louise J. Moran Foundation Picnic Tables
2:30pm, 3:30pm, & 4:30pm
‍Explore nature by creating your own journal for leaf rubbings and presses!