The Vanderbilt Museum hosts a series of Earth Day-themed workshops for kids and families during the April school break.

April 14 
Wings of Wonder & Milkweed Greenhouse
Every year, Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico and California.  These wings of wonder can travel up to 100 miles a day in their journey. Learn about the life of these amazing insect pollinators and plant milkweed seeds in repurposed plastic container greenhouses. 

April 15
Ocean Odyssey & Egg Carton Shark Art
Sharks are some of the least understood and most feared animals on Earth, yet they play an important role in the ocean ecosystem. Explore the depths of the ocean for sharks big and small, touch preserved shark teeth, and create unique shark art. 

Preschoolers + Adult
April 16 

Bird Story Stroll & Craft
Spring is when many birds sing the loudest and begin nesting. Preschoolers and their adults will join a museum educator in the collections for a story and create a handprint bird painting.