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Earth Day Is Here!
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April 12, 2018
Earth Day is an annual celebration that occurs worldwide on April 22nd. Starting in 1970, the purpose of this day is to celebrate our planet and all of the organisms with which we share it and to raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation. Earth is a really unique but fragile planet. To date, it is the only planet where life can be found and that makes it all the more important to take care of it.
Here at River Legacy, we are celebrating Earth Day a little early. Our annual Earth Day festival is going to be this Saturday, April 14th from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. We invite you to come and celebrate with us. There will be crafts, games, animal explorations, nature walks, and many more fun activities. It is free admission and all ages are welcome!
On Earth Day itself, be sure to visit the trails at River Legacy Park and appreciate the plants and animals that make River Legacy Park their home. River Legacy Living Science Center will not be open that day but the park will be. To get acquainted with the wonderful wildlife you might expect to find as you explore, we encourage you to read previous posts in this blog!
Upcoming Events
November 2, 2026
Insect Inn Enrichment Class (Ages 5-9)
Welcome to the Insect Inn, where young nature explorers become builders and bug buddies! In this hands-on STEM class, children will create their very own...
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November 5, 2026
Adventures with Bats (2.5-4 yrs old)
Join us to learn about the wonderful life of bats! This is a 1 1/2 hour learning opportunity for preschoolers (ages 2 1/2 to 4...
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November 6, 2026
A Night with Nature
Join us for A Night With Nature—an enchanting evening of food, drinks, and fun at River Legacy Nature Center! This 21 fundraiser supports our vital environmental...
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November 6, 2026
Nature Center Closed for Special Event Setup
River Legacy Nature Center is closed on November 6 as we set up for our fundraiser, A Night with Nature. We will reopen at 9am...
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November 19, 2026
Adventures with Woodpeckers (2.5-4 yrs old)
Join us to learn all about woodpeckers! This is a 1 1/2 hour learning opportunity for preschoolers (ages 2 1/2 to 4 years old) and...
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November 23, 2026
Nature’s Simple Machine Enrichment Class (Ages 5-9)
In this hands-on class, young explorers will discover how simple machines can be found in nature and how animals use these clever tools to help...
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November 28, 2026
Free Animal Presentation: Salamanders
Join us for Creature Features and meet River Legacy Nature Center’s featured animal ambassadors: Salamanders! Learn about the animal’s adaptations, behavior, lifestyle and natural history...
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December 3, 2026
Adventures with Owls (2.5-4 yrs old)
Join us to learn all about owls! This is a 1 1/2 hour learning opportunity for preschoolers (ages 2 1/2 to 4 years old) and...
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December 4, 2026
Family Story Time: Animal Tracks
Join us on December 4 for a family-friendly nature program all about story time and animal tracks! In partnership with the Arlington Public Library, this...
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December 21, 2026
Animal Track Adventures Enrichment Class (Ages 5-9)
Join us for an exciting hands-on adventure into the world of animal tracks! In this class, young explorers will learn how animals leave clues behind—and...
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