Earth Day
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Day Kids Fest. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Earth Day activities include musical performances by Farmer Jason, canoeing in Beaver Pond, an Eco-village with vendors, arts and crafts, face painting, and food trucks. April 12. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770992-2055. Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; 2 and younger, free.
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Day Festival. Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. Celebrate earth day by learning ways to help the planet. Activities include crafts, games, nature hikes, and a movie. April 12. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 202 Clean Water Dr., Buford. 770-904-3500. Adults, $5; ages 3-12, $3; 2 and younger, free.
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Tech’s Earth Day Celebration. Tech Walk. Festivities include exhibitors, eco-friendly giveaways, organic popcorn, games, clothing and office supply swaps; eco-friendly practice demonstrations, and live music. April 18. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Georgia Tech. 353 Ferst Dr. NW, Atlanta. 404-385-4275. Free.
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Day. Atlanta Botanical Garden. Children’s activities include storytimes, ladybugs releases and crafts. April 22. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-876-5859. Adults, $18.95; ages 3-12, $12.95; 2 and younger, free.
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Day. Tellus Museum. Earth Day plans include solar viewing in the Observatory, planetarium shows about the sun and sea, and children’s activities. April 22. 1-5 p.m. 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville. 770606-5700. Adults, $14; ages 3-17, $10; ages 2 and younger, free.
Decatur Earth Day Festival
Wylde Center Oakhurst Community Garden The swashbuckling fun kicks off with a pirate-themed parade led by the Funk Pirates and costumed characters. Children’s activities include an Earth Day scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and a pirate ship to climb on and explore. Earth-friendly vendors, live music, a pirate-themed cake contest and recycling services of small electronics are also planned. April 19. 1-4 p.m. Parade at 12:30 p.m. 435 Oakview Rd., Decatur. 404-371-1920. Free.
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