Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 12, 2025
10 AM to 3 PM
Free, family-friendly event featuring new activities, games, exhibits, vendors, and more!
Program Schedule
10:15 AM
Shore to Sea: A Little Turtle's Big Adventure Puppet Show
Jeannie Meg Smith Theater, Eaton Conservation Hall
10:15 AM
Guided Tree Walk
Meet at Welcome Gazebo
11:00 AM
Glen Beitman, Super Science Show
Jeannie Meg Smith Theater, Eaton Conservation Hall
11:30 AM
Slither Hither
Wheeler Education Field Presentation Tent
12:00 PM
Gopher Tortoise Grazing
Wheeler Education Field Presentation Tent
12:15 PM
Captain Ecology
Wheeler Education Field Presentation Tent
1:00 PM
Shore to Sea: A Little Turtle's Big Adventure Puppet Show
Jeannie Meg Smith Theater, Eaton Conservation Hall
1:00 PM
Guided Tree Walk
Meet at Welcome Gazebo
1:30 PM
Glen Beitman, Super Science Show
Jeannie Meg Smith Theater, Eaton Conservation Hall
2:00 PM
Alligator Encounter
Lutgert Commons Area/Main Deck
2:30 PM
Feeling Empowered: The Future of Energy on Earth
Dalton Discovery Center in the Climate Change Theater
Rules and Guidelines
- The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is a non-smoking, non-vaping campus.
- Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
- Pets or ambassador animals are not permitted on the Conservancy campus. Service animals are permitted with limited access.
- Balloons, confetti, glitter, and artificial flowers are not permitted.
- Please enjoy your food and beverages outdoors and in designated picnic areas.
- Please be prepared for the weather. Take appropriate hot weather precautions:
- Use sunscreen and bug spray.
- Wear a hat and comfortable lightweight clothing and shoes.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
- Recycle and dispose of trash properly.
- Refrain from removing leaves, limbs, plants or flowers, insects, or wildlife from the Nature Center. These living organisms are a source of education for visitors and protection for the environment.
- Do not feed any wildlife you may encounter.
- Vehicles may not drive on the Conservancy campus between 9:30AM and approximately 3:30PM.
