Raptors, rocks and an artist-in-residence will highlight EarthDayz, a monthlong celebration of the planet at Rock City.
Events take place 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through April 25. As an added bonus this weekend, the Easter Bunny will be on-site 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through Sunday.
Rock City Raptors Birds of Prey Shows are featured at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. during this event. The shows provide information and up-close views of hawks, owls and bald eagles.
Children can take part in RockQuest Adventures, which offer a free climb on the 25-foot climbing wall, a bag of polished rocks and a guide to look for clues to the geological wonders along the Enchanted Trail at Rock City Gardens. They also can take part in make-and-take recycling projects, panning for gems and Fairyland Forest Makeovers.
Artist-in-residence John McLeod (www.johnmcleod.net) will create a newly commissioned outdoor sculpture next to the pavilion. Guests can watch as he uses chainsaws, chisels and other tools to create a Rock City-inspired piece made out of materials from the property.