Learn about the inspiring Black leaders who changed history through their commitment to environmental and nature activism. Create a piece of art inspired by these trailblazers and the amazing natural wonders they studied or protected. While supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.
Projects:
Feb. 2 – Create a mini garden craft inspired by Will Allen, a former basketball player who became a revolutionary urban farmer.
Feb. 7 – Create Honeycomb art inspired by Dr. Charles Henry Turner, a brilliant entomologist and zoologist who broke barriers while making incredible discoveries about how insects think and learn.
Feb. 28 – Paint a Textured Beach Scene inspired by MaVynee Betsch, the "Beach Lady" of American Beach, Florida, who worked to preserve and protect a historic, African American beach on Florida's Atlantic coast.
AGE GROUP: | Tween (8-12) | Children (6-11) |
EVENT TYPE: | In-Person | Arts & Crafts |
TAGS: | In-Person | Black History Month | Art | Animals & Nature |
| Mon, Feb 09 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Feb 10 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Feb 11 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Feb 12 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Feb 13 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Feb 14 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Feb 15 | Closed |