Earth Dayz

Join us at Rock City Gardens during this naturally fun outdoor event...see raptors soar at the Birds of Prey Show, watch as artist John Mcleod works with natural materials to create an outdoor sculpture, use recycled materials to make-and-take your own Rock City memento and enjoy the great outdoors with your family during EarthDayz!

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Event Hours

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in April (excluding Friday, April 30th)
11:00am – 4:00pm

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Event Activities

  Activities Include
  • Rock City Raptors 
    • What? Birds of Prey Shows
    • Where? Critter Classroom
    • When? daily at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm
  •  Artist-in-Residence John McLeod
    • What? Will be on site creating a newly commissioned outdoor sculpture for Rock City. Watch as John uses chain saws, chisels, and other fun tools as he creates a Rock City inspired sculpture in the gardens.
    • Where? Outside the Pavilion
    • When? Fridays - Sundays 11am - 4pm (except the weekend of April 17 & 18)

EarthDayz 2010 Commissioned Artwork

  • Make-and-Take Recycling Projects
    • What? Create your own "pot" from recycled newspapers, plant a seed, and take home your Rock City watch-it-grow memento! Learn all about how to reduce, reuse, and recycle during this educational, interactive activity.
    • Where? Lovers Leap stage
    • When? daily, 11am - 4pm
Additional Children's Activities
  • Pictures with the Easter Bunny - March 27th thru April 4th, 10am - 4pm at Cliff Terrace*
  • RockQuest Adventure*
  • Rock Climbing Wall*
  • Fairyland Forest Makeovers*
  • Panning for Gems*

*Additional charge for some activities

Starbucks Special Offers 

Starbucks baristas will be sampling pastries and drinks at the Birds of Prey shows, outside the patio, and the Rock City Ticket Desk. They will also be collecting recyling from their guests, offering used coffee grounds for guests to use in their gardens and collecting donations for Haiti relief (with a free tall coffee for those guests who donate blankets).

Also, Starbucks is now offering...new recycled glass mugs and plastic tumblers.

 

Event Schedule

 BIRDS OF PREY SCHEDULE

11:00 – 11:45 am

Birds of Prey Show

1:00 – 1:45 pm

Birds of Prey Show

3:00 – 3:45 pm Birds of Prey Show

 

What's Blooming at Rock City?

In April, look for Red Bud Trees, Yoshino Cherry Trees, Daffodils, Korean Spice Viburnum, and Fothergilla blooming in our gardens. 

Don't miss the breath-taking views from Lover's Leap as Spring Blooms at beautiful Rock City Gardens!

 

Community Partner

EarthDayz revolves around Rock City’s commitment to reduce, reuse, and recycle our stewardship of nature and our commitment to education and the environment.

Community Partners for EarthDayz:

Rock City Gardens is proud to partner with Orange Grove for our EarthDayz event.
EarthDayz 
Community Partner - Orange Grove



*Additional charges apply for food, drinks, some activities, & accessories.  

 

 

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