Celebrate Earth Day: Relax, Explore, & Celebrate Nature!
Join DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs on Saturday, April 27, 2025, for a special Earth Day celebration at E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm!
Spend the day surrounded by nature, learning, and relaxation with activities designed to connect you with the Earth. From native plant sales to vegetable giveaways, teaching gardens, and even a Hammock Hangout, this event is the perfect way to appreciate and protect our planet.
Bring your hammock or use one of ours, explore the gardens, and take part in hands-on environmental activities for all ages!
📅 Event Details
📍 Where: E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm, Lithonia, GA
📅 Date: Saturday, April 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💚 Admission: FREE!
🌱 Activities & Highlights
🌿 Native Plant Sale – Find pollinator-friendly plants to bring home!
🥕 Vegetable Giveaways – A limited supply of fresh produce is available!
🌶 Plant a Salsa Garden – Learn how to grow your own salsa ingredients with GALEO, a Latino non-profit.
👩🌾 Farm Bureau – DeKalb/Rockdale – Engage with agriculture experts to learn about local farming and sustainability.
🌲 Hammock Hangout – Relax in the forest! Bring your own hammock or try one of ours.
🎨 Environmental Kids’ Crafts – Fun, hands-on activities to educate and inspire young minds.
🏡 Teaching Garden & Greenhouse Tour – Explore how plants grow and get inspired to start your own garden.
🌳 Forest Hike – Take in the beauty of nature on a guided hike through the Youth Farm Forest.
🌎 Meet DeKalb County Park Naturalists & Park Rangers – Learn from the experts about conservation, wildlife, and environmental stewardship.
✨ And More!
🌍 Why Attend?
✔ Celebrate Earth Day in a fun & meaningful way
✔ Learn about native plants & sustainable gardening
✔ Enjoy nature with your family in a relaxing atmosphere
✔ Meet experts and environmental leaders in your community
✔ Explore the farm, greenhouse, and beautiful forest trails
Whether you want to plant something new, hang in a hammock, or learn about conservation, this Earth Day celebration is for everyone!
🌿 Kick Back, Learn, & Celebrate Earth Day!
We encourage everyone to bring a hammock to relax in the forest and enjoy nature at its finest. If you don’t have one, we’ll have a few available for kids to learn how to hang them properly!
💚 “The Earth is what we all have in common.” – Wendell Berry
Come celebrate, connect with nature, and make a difference at the E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm! We can’t wait to see you there!
