Earth Week: Make Orange Green
April 23, 2008
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center 2111 W. Park Avenue Orange, TX 77630
The second day of Earth Week kicks off with a nature walk and boat trip through Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. It also includes story time for children, a lesson in floral photography, a lesson in making bouquets, a walk to our Bird Blind to observe nesting birds, and a special lecture highlighting all the fascinating steps taken to help Shangri La become the first project in Texas and the 50th project in the world to earn the prestigious platinum certification in LEED®-NC by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Reservations are required for many events and may be made by calling 409.670.9113. You may also download a full itinerary of all the Earth Week events.
Wednesday, April 23: Make Orange Green
7:15-9:00 a.m. Nature Walk through Shangri La
This two-mile walk begins at the Shangri La admissions area and proceeds to the Beaver Pond outpost to view a selection of birds found in Shangri La. Please park downtown at the Lutcher Theater, located at 707 Main Street, where a shuttle will depart for Shangri La at 7:00 a.m.
RSVP required. Maximum of 20 people.
7:15-9:00 a.m. Boat Trip through Shangri La
This activity is limited to children ages four and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please park downtown at the Lutcher Theater, located at 707 Main Street, where a shuttle will depart for Shangri La at 7:00 a.m.
RSVP required. Maximum of 50 people.
10:00–10:30 a.m. Story Time in the Garden
The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry will be read to highlight nature and how we live in our environment. Please meet under the oak tree near the Water Demonstration Garden. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Lesson: Flower Photography
A local professional photographer will teach techniques for taking quality close-up photographs and give tips for viewing the world on a macro-scale. Each participant must provide his/her own camera. This activity is limited to those ages 12 and older.
RSVP required. Maximum of 15 people.
1:30–3:30 p.m. Lesson: Making Bouquets
A local florist will give tips and techniques for making bouquets straight from your yard.
RSVP required. Maximum of 25 people.
6:00–7:30 p.m. Boat Trip through Shangri La
This activity is limited to children ages four and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please park downtown at the Lutcher Theater, located at 707 Main Street, where a shuttle will depart for Shangri La at 5:45 p.m.
RSVP required. Maximum of 25 people.
6:30–8:00 p.m. Bird Blind Walk
Explore the Shangri La Bird Blind, where you will observe the birds as they return from feeding to nest for the evening. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please park downtown at the Lutcher Theater, located at 707 Main Street, where a shuttle will depart for Shangri La at 6:15 p.m.
RSVP required. Maximum of 20 people.
7:30-8:30 p.m. Lecture: LEED® Certification
Learn how Shangri La earned the prestigious Platinum certification for LEED-NC by the U.S. Green Building Council. Shangri La is the first project in Texas and the 50th project in the world to receive this distinguished honor. You will also learn what you can do at home to be more energy efficient. This lecture will take place in Shangri La’s Discovery Theater. Please park downtown at the Lutcher Theater, located at 707 Main Street, where a shuttle will depart for Shangri La at 7:15 p.m.