Party for the Planet
May 25
10 am – 3 pm
Included with admission
Let’s reflect on the Spring into Action month and celebrate the work that we can all contribute to support our planet’s biodiversity! Learn from experts from the community and Museum staff, and synthesize the topics from the whole month of programming.
Join us to:
- Turn trash into treasure; craft instruments and decorations with recycled materials.
- Meet ambassador animals that support conservation work with Piedmont Wildlife Center, from 11 am-1 pm.
- Get your hands dirty with some messy nature play to celebrate the planet we call home!
- Try your hand at some nature-inspired art with help from local artist Stacy Lewis.
- Learn from the Durham Master Gardeners how to support local wildlife, whether it be with a yard, a balcony, or a windowsill!
- Cheer, march, and dance in special Parades for the Planet at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm!
Want even more to celebrate? We’re holding an early morning nature walk at 8 am before the Museum opens to get a peek at the wildlife on campus before the crowds arrive! Our Rangers will showcase some of the native flora that makes our campus beautiful and any fauna that decides to make an appearance (keep your eyes sharp; it’s the season for migratory birds)! Space is limited, so lock in your tickets today!
Earth Day is April 22, and it’s also the kickoff for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Party for the Planet: Spring into Action, a yearly celebration encouraging folks to create habitats, reduce and clean up litter, and get outdoors!
Here at the Museum of Life and Science, we have a constant commitment to conservation education and action. We’re bringing some of our green events and programs to the forefront during this season to celebrate Party for the Planet alongside the many other participating AZA organizations. Learn more about the Durham Bioblitz with us and visit each Sunday this May to explore different green topics with hands-on activities!
May 4: Bird Bonanza
May 11: Bear Awareness Week
May 18: Keep Species SAFE: Celebrating Endangered Species Day
May 25: Party for the Planet