3 To Do: Earth Day at Wonder Gardens; Bay Days cleanup

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1. Saturday: Earth Day Celebration at Wonder Gardens

Earth Day is April 22, 2024. [SHUTTERSTOCK.COM]

Enjoy education stations, a scavenger hunt, yoga demonstrations, tarot readings, touch tables, yard games, arts and crafts and photo opportunities from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday, April 20.

An Earth Day Market will take place, featuring a variety of local vendors. Events are free with paid Wonder Gardens admission ― $12 per adult, $10 per senior (ages 65+) and $7 per child (ages 3-12). Children under 3 get in free. Face painting, animal meet and greets and terrarium building are also available for an additional fee.

Event takes place at 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 

Information: wondergardens.org or 239-992-2591.

2. Sunday: Zachary DePue featured with Naples Philharmonic

Naples Philharmonic’s Concertmaster Zachary DePue to be featured soloist at Camerata of Naples concert April 21.

Camerata of Naples will start their fourth and final concert of the season at 4 p.m., Sunday, April 21, with J. C. Bach’s Harpsichord Concerto No. 6. Naples Philharmonic’s Concertmaster Zachary DePue returns as the featured soloist performing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Spring and Summer.

Grieg’s Holberg Suite Op. 40 for String Orchestra will complete the concert. 

The Camerata of Naples concerts are held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 500 Park Shore Drive, Naples. Tickets are $45 and are available by emailing cn@cameratanaples.org or calling 239-596-8404.

3. This weekend: Bay Days Cleanup across SWFLA

Keep Collier Beautiful (KCB) invites Collier County residents to register for the Bay Days – Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 20.

Teens carry pieces of wood during the International Coastal Cleanup in Tigertail Beach in Marco Island on Sept. 21, 2019.

The event will run from 8 until 11 a.m. at select Collier County beaches, canals and waterways.

Register and learn more at keepcollierbeautiful.com.

On Marco Island, Friends of Tigertail is hosting the cleanup event. from 8 until 10 a.m., Saturday, April 20.

Meet at the Tigertail Beach Kiosk. Wear shoes that may get wet. Sunscreen and a hat are recommended. Bring a grabber if you have one. Bring your own water container to help reduce waste. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided. All youth participants will receive a certificate of appreciation.

Information: FriendsofTigertail.com.

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