Earth Day at Moody Gardens is packed with weekend activities
MOODY GARDENS ONE EARTH, ONE CHOICE CELEBRATION OFFERS EXPERIENCES TO INSPIRE CHANGE ON EARTH DAY WEEKEND
Keeper Chats, Earth Day Expo among special events offered on April 22, 23, and 24
On April 23, guests can start the day with a yoga class in the morning at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., or 9 a.m. Take part in gardens tours, a treasure hunt, arts and crafts, and a free milkweed plant giveaway throughout the day as supplies last. There will also be an Earth Day Expo in the Garden Lobby with speakers that will focus on aromatherapy, palm oil, and birds. Guests can also attend presentations on gardening and sustainable cooking on Saturday.
See video here of Moody Gardens’ Giant River Otter recycling for Earth Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfvHSrp3M6k.
Throughout the weekend, guests can check out the Rainforest Pyramid to witness a breathtaking tribute to rapidly vanishing wonders of Africa, Asia and the Americas that will showcase some of the issues that are having a negative impact in the wild. Guests can also enjoy Keeper Chats with Moody Gardens biologists with a variety of animals that range from butterflies and birds to komodo dragons and more. Staff will lead discussions on important environmental issues as visitors can learn how to better protect the planet for the future. Sunday, there will also be free live musical entertainment for guests to enjoy. 
The Moody Gardens “ZOOpermarket” will be open the entire weekend inside the Rainforest Pyramid allowing guests to learn about palm oil and how environmentally friendly their food is. In addition to the “ZOOpermarket” guests can take part in arts and crafts tables on both Saturday and Sunday.
Moody Gardens is offering a special $29.95 Combo Pass to visit the Aquarium and Rainforest Pyramids April 22-24. One Earth, One Choice is possible with the partnership of the Friends of Moody Gardens. For the complete One Earth, Once Choice schedule, visit www.moodygardens.org/earthday.
photos by V. Sweeten