Parents can enjoy a series of backyard conservation workshops while their children play during Elachee Nature Center's Earth Day celebration.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 20, Elachee staff and volunteers will lead animal programs, woodland hikes, crafts and other activities geared towards children. Adults can participate in a series of backyard conservation workshops, including:

• "Green Roofs and Rainwater Harvesting" — Julie Evans of the Fockele Garden Company
• "The Basics of Effective Tree Planting" — Arborist Odis Sisk of Global Tree Preservation
• "Backyard Composting" — Peter Gordon of Elachee Nature Science Center
• "Energy Conservation in the Home" — Tim Bala, Lanier Technical College. Plus, guest can tour our new "E-House," an energy efficient demonstration house, complete withsolar panels, a “Solatube” skylight, sustainable building components that save both energy and money and xeriscaping (a special type of landscaping that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental waterfrom irrigation).

Admission is $5 per individual or $10 per family. Elachee members and children under 2 are admitted free. For more information, please call Elachee at 770-535-1976, visit our the Elachee Nature Center website, or email elachee@elachee.org.

The Elachee Nature Science Center is at 2125 Elachee Drive in Gainesville, Ga.

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