My sister, Helen, and I are avid gardeners and last summer when she visited we decided to spend the day at Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich, http://www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/. There are miles and miles of walking paths, three museums and a beautiful carosel. Walking the tranquil paths is a relaxing way to spend the day and spring is one of the best times of the year to visit. The gardens are famous for their rhododendrons which bloom in May. The Heritage just opened for its 41st season and is celebrating Earth day on April 24th and are gearing the activities to families and children. Here's an excerpt from their website on the celebration:
"In honor of both Arbor Day and Earth Day, Heritage Museums & Gardens is
hosting an exciting event for all ages. Stroll through our grounds and learn about tree care from our local arborist, tour our tree collections with our Director of Horticulture Jeanie Gillis at 11am and 3pm, partake in a tree scavenger hunt, sculpt with natural objects, build a self-propelled boat out of a milk carton, play a game of “recycle relay,” participate in our family green-themed tour at 12:45pm, get an ‘green’ balloon and your face painted by an international artist Kara Andrews from Art on the Spot, explore more about green living from community vendors and get a sneak peak at elements from our newest feature Hidden Hollow: A Nature Discovery Center. From 11:30am – Noon and 1:30 – 2pm, Cape Cod African Dance & Drum, including ENTRAIN's Sam Holmstock, will offer an exciting interactive family show, with authentic West African dance, drumming and song. The audience can join in on the drumming and dance, and the whole family can take something very special home with them: lively African rhythm! As you leave Heritage, be sure to pick up your free tree seedling to take home and plant! If it rains, we will simply move all activities indoors so no one will miss out on the fun! All activities are free with museum admission."
And if you're coming to the Cape for April School Vacation, don't forget our manager's special for the week: Sunday - Thursday $69.99, Friday & Saturday $79.99. Give us a call at 508-775-6322 with any questions.
This blog was designed by the Tidewater Inn in West Yarmouth as a way of keeping our guests and potential visitors to Cape Cod informed of events,activities, and specials and a way to share the beauty and uniqueness of the Cape.
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