Celebrating Earth Day
The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens Presents
A Partnership for Art, Science and the Natural World
Saturday, April 22, 2017
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHAT:
The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) is commemorating a forty-year history of art and nature with an inaugural Earth Day Celebration. ANSG will host a collaborative initiative engaging five Palm Beach County non-profit institutions to provide a forum for the dynamic intersection of art, science and the natural world. Participating organizations include, ANSG, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, the Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center, the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation and the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.
ANSG will feature a special shared artist talk and tour to kick off the morning. Todd McGrain will discuss The Lost Bird Project, his traveling exhibition that spotlights the tragedy of modern species extinction through monumental memorial sculptures immortalizing five North American birds, currently on display at ANSG. Dr. Paul Reillo, with the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation, will present a presentation on the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow, one of North America’s most endangered birds teetering on the edge of extinction.
The participating organizations will partake in a panel discussions titled, Exploring the Beauty and Wonder of our South Florida Environment with a question and answer session. Following the panel, guests will have the opportunity to visit and learn more about the mission of each organization through interactive “learning stations” presented by educators throughout the garden. Guided tours of the garden and current ANSG exhibitions will be offered as well.
WHO:
Educators from Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, the Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center, the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation and the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium will explore their current plans and educational programs to enhance preservation and raise awareness of the South Florida environment.
WHY:
The Ann Norton Partnership for Art, Science and the Natural World embraces Ann Norton’s vision for maintaining an urban preserve that supports the coexistence of art and nature. Ann Norton described her legacy to the community as “an environmental showplace” intended to display her nine monumental sculptures and the work of visiting artists amidst her collection of over 250 native plants, rare palms and cycads. She defined its purpose as an “educational museum and urban sanctuary” for the public enjoyment of art, garden and natural history enthusiasts of all ages.
WHEN:
Earth Day – Saturday, April 22, 2017
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Artist Talk and Tour with The Lost Bird Project and Rare Species Conservatory Foundation.
2 to 3 pm Panel Presentations and Q&A
3 to 5 pm Interactive Learning Stations and Garden Tours
Light refreshments will be provided throughout the afternoon.
WHERE:
The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
2051 S. Flagler Drive – West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Parking available on neighborhood streets or the adjoining lot at Palm Beach Day Academy
1902 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL. 33401
ADMISSION:
In honor of Earth Day, ANSG will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with discounted pricing. Members of participating organizations are free with proof of membership, as well as children under five. $10 for adults and $5 for seniors (age 65 and older), students and children (ages six to 18).
INFO:
For more information, please visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5328.