About this event
Join Natural Dividends in celebrating Planet Earth and all things sustainable at our upcoming Earth Day event. Sunday, April 24th, Noon to 4:00 PM, in West Hartford.
This event is one of a kind!
You will have the opportunity to engage with organizations and individuals making a difference in the community. Everyone can learn how to start living a more sustainable lifestyle and easily implement it at home. Want to do your part but unsure how? This is an opportunity to get involved and learn! All are welcome!
What is happening at this FREE event?
- Take a free slow flow yoga class
- Participate in a trash pick-up
- Engage with local organizations
- Bring non-perishable food items to support the West Hartford Food Bank
- Support a plastic film collection by the West Hartford Land Trust
There will be multiple organizations in one location. This is a great way to get involved within your community to Increase Nature’s Share and empower us to start making changes for a more sustainable tomorrow.
Here are some of the organizations involved:
- BlueEarth Composting
- HeatSmart West Hartford
- The Clean Energy Commission
- Root2rise
- Grass Roots West Hartford
- West Hartford Recycles
- The Citizen Climate Lobby
- The Connecticut Horticultural Society
- The West Hartford Land Trust
- Energize CT mobile learning experience
- Talk to a master gardener
- West Hartford Garden Club
For more information, check the website: Flower Show School
For more information, check the website: Flower Show School
Tulip Garden Tours
Horticulturist Rosemary Aldridge will lead tours of the Robert A. Prill Tulip Garden on Thursday, April 28, at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Tours are FREE and registration is not required.
For more information, check the website: Flower Show School
For more information, check the website: Flower Show School
CHECK THEIR WEBSITE museum admissions FOR EXACT TIMES AS THEY MAY VARY ON CERTAIN DAYS OF THE WEEK.
Fine Art & Flowers
Florists, garden clubs, and interior designers from across New England create floral arrangements and garden designs inspired by masterworks from the museum’s collection to display during this fundraising event. More than 60 exceptional floral designs are expected this year, and will be showcased throughout the museum galleries beside the artworks that inspired them.
Fine Art & Flowers is presented by the Women’s Committee of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. All event proceeds fund exhibitions and educational programs.
If you are interested in submitting an arrangement please fill out the Fine Art & Flowers Arrangers Contract.
Admission
Please note: The prices below reflect a $3 fundraising surcharge that is added to all museum admissions during Fine Art & Flowers.
Members: $3
Hartford Residents: $3
Adults: $18
Seniors: $15
Students: $8
Youth (age 17 & under): $3
The Wadsworth usually waives admission fees from 4–5pm. Please note that guests visiting the museum at these times during the Fine Art & Flowers fundraiser will be charged $3 for their admission.
Groups of 10 or more will receive a discount by reservation only. To schedule a group visit, call (860) 838-4046.
Are you visiting the Wadsworth for the first time, or returning after some time away? You’ll find lots of helpful information on our Directions & Parking page, and even more tips on our FAQs page.
CHECK THEIR WEBSITE museum admissions FOR EXACT TIMES AS THEY MAY VARY ON CERTAIN DAYS OF THE WEEK.
Fine Art & Flowers
Florists, garden clubs, and interior designers from across New England create floral arrangements and garden designs inspired by masterworks from the museum’s collection to display during this fundraising event. More than 60 exceptional floral designs are expected this year, and will be showcased throughout the museum galleries beside the artworks that inspired them.
Fine Art & Flowers is presented by the Women’s Committee of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. All event proceeds fund exhibitions and educational programs.
If you are interested in submitting an arrangement please fill out the Fine Art & Flowers Arrangers Contract.
Admission
Please note: The prices below reflect a $3 fundraising surcharge that is added to all museum admissions during Fine Art & Flowers.
Members: $3
Hartford Residents: $3
Adults: $18
Seniors: $15
Students: $8
Youth (age 17 & under): $3
The Wadsworth usually waives admission fees from 4–5pm. Please note that guests visiting the museum at these times during the Fine Art & Flowers fundraiser will be charged $3 for their admission.
Groups of 10 or more will receive a discount by reservation only. To schedule a group visit, call (860) 838-4046.
Are you visiting the Wadsworth for the first time, or returning after some time away? You’ll find lots of helpful information on our Directions & Parking page, and even more tips on our FAQs page.