Earth Day at The Bay

Suncoast Remake Learning Days (11am-1pm) Enjoy hands-on, family-friendly FREE activities that honor the wonders of nature, art, and science! Engage your senses with exciting, interactive experiences for kids of all ages. Experiences Provided By: * Architecture Sarasota: [https://architecturesarasota.org/] Become a part of the Sarasota School of Architecture! Learn about the sustainable design practices of the Sarasota School of Architecture and create your own dream home incorporating design elements developed for the unique coastal environment in Sarasota. * Art Center Sarasota [https://architecturesarasota.org/]: – Create a keepsake by pressing natural objects found at The Bay into air-dry clay. * Chinese Academy Sarasota [https://www.sarasotachineseacademy.org/]: Explore Chinese characters related to earth and nature through an interactive learning experience. * First 1000 Days Suncoast [https://www.first1000dayssuncoast.org/]: Explore fruits and vegetables through fun and interactive tasks that develop kids’ motor skills and vocabulary! * Ride & Paddle Row 'Round the Rookery [https://rideandpaddle.com/sarasotabaykayaking/]: Explore the restored and revitalized mangroves at The Bay. * Sarasota Butterfly Club [https://www.southface.org/]: Learn about the butterfly lifecycle and participate in a planting activity to encourage butterfly populations to thrive. * Sidewalk Science [https://www.southface.org/]: Dive into the world of solar flares and the Sun’s activity with the game “Pin the Solar Flare on the Sun,” featuring a giant inflatable Sun. * Sister Cities [https://sarasotasistercities.org/]: Discover worldwide conservation efforts through fun, hands-on activities. * Southface Institute [https://www.southface.org/]: Curious kids of all ages can discover the energy culprits lurking in our midst! From refrigerators to air conditioners, you’ll learn tips on how to minimize environmental impact, save energy, and live more sustainably. * Stocking Savvy [https://www.stockingsavvy.com/]: Learn about habitat restoration efforts at The Bay, including shoreline erosion control, invasive species management, and the creation of a living shoreline with a floating butterfly garden * Suncoast Waterkeeper: Catch members from Suncoast Waterkeeper and others in action as they clean up and remove trash from the mangroves, bayou, and shoreline of The Bay. * WEDU [https://www.wedu.org/]: Bronxorama Diorama: Create fun, surprising, and 3-D ocean dioramas in boxes. Bronxorama Diorama Video: Watch a nature-focused episode of this popular PBS TV show. * World Tai Chi practitioners: Bring a smile to your face and spirit by becoming a “nature’s athlete” through mimicking animal movements in an engaging session of Five Animal Play Tai Chi.