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Earth Day Celebration

April 20 to 21, 2012
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Rotary Botanical Gardens
1455 Palmer Drive
Janesville, WI  53545
Web:  Rotary Botanical Gardens

Earth Day celebrations soar to new heights at Rotary Botanical Gardens with activities, information and demonstrations centered on the theme of bird conservation. Featured will be live raptor shows presented by Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education. Marvel at the aerodynamics of a Peregrine Falcon, the fastest animal on Earth, and get up close and personal with owls, hawks and other birds of prey common to this area. This dynamic and informative show is appropriate for children and adults of all ages.

Younger children (ages 3-6) will delight in an interactive performance of the book Screech Owl at Midnight Hollow with puppets, felt boards and the story itself followed by an introduction to several live owls. For show times, check www.rotarybotanicalgardens.org

Other highlights include:

• NEW! Discovery Backpacks-Self-Guided Garden Adventures for families with children in grades 3-5 and 6-8.
• Youth Make & Take Activities, Demonstrations and Displays
• City of Janesville Parks & Recreation Division with Mr. Owl of Tootsie Pop fame
• City of Janesville Recycling Program & Sustainable Janesville
• Welty Environmental Center
• Environmentally-friendly vehicles from local dealerships
• And more!

No preregistration required.

Contact: Kris Koch, Education Coordinator at 608-752-3885 x17 or kris.koch@rotarygardens.org