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Plants, the Green Machines |
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April 17, 12:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Free activities from 12 noon to 4 pm |
| Sheffield Education Center, 2201 Barton Springs Road, Austin |
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Sponsored by: Sheffield Education Center www.ci.austin.tx.us/splash |
| Cost: 0 |
| No preregistration needed |
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Continuous event - guests may come and go Ongoing activities througout the afternoon |
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Event description: The Austin Nature and Science Center teams up with the American Chemical Society for this celebration of Earth Day at the Sheffield Education Center. Family friendly, hands on activities and informative volunteers help visitors learn about the inner workings of plants that make them the original green machines. Green plants energize, produce and help to clean the planet. Bring your questions task the expert volunteers that include college students, university professors and professional chemists. All activities are free. |
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Indoor activities and Outdoor activities In case of rain: Event will be held activities will be held inside |
 HANDICAP ACCESSIBLEHandicap parking in front of the building, close to the exhibit. |
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Site is accessible to public transportation: |
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Parking information: Parking in Zilker Park on the weekends cost $3 per car. |
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Bike racks available |
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Age level: Event for entire family |
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Level of difficulty: Easy |
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This activity includes the following: Guided activity or tour Museum-style display Plant identification Water activities or hydrology |
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