1 – 5 p.m.
This April, more than one billion people are expected to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and The Gardens plans to be a part of the festivities. Recognizing that all people have a right to a healthy and sustainable environment, Earth Day at The Gardens is a celebration of the diversity of Alabama’s biological life, both native and exotic, as well as the diversity of cultures of the people from across the globe who now call Birmingham home.
The day will be full of energy and movement, color and sound. It will be fun and kinetic, but also informative. Highlights include purposeful, relevant and interactive presentations from local environmental groups, who “think globally but act locally.” Kids definitely won’t want to miss the Roaming Dome, a traveling planetarium from Huntsville’s Sci-Quest Hands-on Science Center! The 12.5-foot, inflatable mini-auditorium features digital presentations and movies, such as Earth’s Wild Ride, Secret of the Cardboard Rocket, Molecularium: Riding Snowflakes, Force 5, The Night Sky and Saturn and the Ring World.
Aside from The Roaming Doam, some of the other activities will include the Zulu Dancers of the Umdabu Dance Company, a Children's Drum Circle from Rhythm Synergy in Atlanta, an Australian Didgeridoo performed by Neal Ross and dozens of environmental organizations with fun learning opportunities. And, of course, Smokey the Bear and Ruby Raindrop will be wandering The Gardens, ready to take pictures with you and your family!
Technical Knock Out (TKO) will be collecting used and unwanted electronics including hard drives ($10.00 if destroyed), monitors ($7.50/lg, $5.00/sm), keyboards, mice, cables, wiring, power supplies, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, scanners, battery back-ups, printer cartridges, metal (e.g., shelving, file cabinets), all electronics except tvs, and other household items. For more information about TKO's services visit www.technicalko.net.
Volunteer at Earth Day at The Gardens!
Interested in being a part of Earth Day at The Gardens? While it's free and open to the public, Earth Day is made possible due to hours of behind the scenes work from staff and volunteers. We have many positions ranging from set-up to hospitality to assisting exhibitors. To learn more about the opportunities, contact Mary-Bestor Tickle, volunteer coordinator, at 205.414.3962 or mtickle@bbgardens.org.
Click on the links below to download the appropriate volunteer form!
Teen Volunteer Application
Adult Volunteer Application
Please return completed applications to:
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
ATTN: Mary-Bestor Tickle
2612 Lane Park Road
Birmingham, AL 35223
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