BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northwest TN Tourism - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Northwest TN Tourism X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nwtntourism.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northwest TN Tourism REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20251117T090255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T150441Z UID:10000560-1777806000-1777816800@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Brunch DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/brunch-24/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20251117T090255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T144245Z UID:10000559-1777680000-1777766399@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Mark McWherter - LIVE DESCRIPTION:7pm-10pm\n$5 cover / no children after 8pm URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/mark-mcwherter-live-on-the-lawn-3/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20251117T090255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T152915Z UID:10000558-1777662000-1777667400@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Singo DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/singo-11/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T184500 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260414T151314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T144245Z UID:10001186-1777655700-1777661100@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Extreme Bingo at Paris Station DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/extreme-bingo-at-paris-station-2/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T184500 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20251117T090255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T150441Z UID:10000557-1777655700-1777661100@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Extreme Bingo DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/extreme-bingo-22/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260414T151314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T144244Z UID:10001185-1777573800-1777579200@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Trivia with BrainBlast! At Paris Station DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/trivia-with-brainblast-at-paris-station-3/ LOCATION:Paris Station Station TN’s Home\n304 West Washington Street\nParis TN 37075\nUnited States CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260126T092723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T150440Z UID:10000937-1777573800-1777579200@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Trivia with BrainBlast! DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/trivia-with-brainblast-92/ LOCATION:Paris Station Station TN’s Home\n304 West Washington Street\nParis TN 37075\nUnited States CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20251117T090255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T092726Z UID:10000556-1777573800-1777579200@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Trivia with BrainBlast! DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/trivia-with-brainblast-20/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260429T144146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T144245Z UID:10001390-1777570200-1777573800@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Paris TN Chess Club DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/paris-tn-chess-club/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260405T165252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T144213Z UID:10001169-1777546800-1777550400@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Session DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Information Session\nThursday\, April 30\, 202611 a.m. to 12 p.m.Location: Tennessee Room \nInterested in becoming a volunteer at Discovery Park of America? Join us for a Volunteer Information Session to learn how you can get involved and support our mission to inspire children and adults to see beyond. \nThis session will provide an overview of volunteer opportunities across the park\, including working with guests\, supporting events and assisting in educational spaces. Whether you enjoy engaging with visitors\, working behind the scenes or helping bring programs to life\, there are a variety of ways to contribute your time and talents. \nYou will discover: \n\nThe different volunteer roles available at Discovery Park\nHow volunteers support daily operations\, programs and special events\nExpectations\, scheduling and time commitments\nHow to apply and next steps to become a volunteer\n\nThis session is free to attend. \nFor more information and to register\, contact Samantha Simbeck at ssimbeck@discoveryparkofamerica.com. URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/volunteer-information-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwtntourism.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Volunteers-Photo-nlTNVh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20251117T090255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T101746Z UID:10000555-1777464000-1777467600@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Networking lunch & learn DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/networking-lunch-learn-4/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260429T144140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T144244Z UID:10001389-1777460400-1777464000@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Networking lunch & learn DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/networking-lunch-learn-6/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T190000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260223T144222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T101746Z UID:10001050-1777312800-1777316400@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Get Fit at Paris Station DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/get-fit-at-paris-station-11/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20251117T090255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T144227Z UID:10000554-1777201200-1777212000@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Brunch DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/brunch-23/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260414T151314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T101746Z UID:10001184-1777161600-1777247999@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:NO Brunch CLOSED DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/no-brunch-closed-3/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260223T144222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T150425Z UID:10001048-1777161600-1777247999@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:NO Brunch CLOSED DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/no-brunch-closed-2/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260405T165249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T101731Z UID:10001168-1777114800-1777125600@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:STEAM Saturday – Presented by Jackson Symphony Music Academy DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\n11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  \nLocation: Tennessee Room and Dinosaur Hall  \nExperience the joy of music at April’s STEAM Saturday\, featuring a fun and interactive program led by the Jackson Symphony Music Academy. Guests of all ages are invited to explore the world of music through hands-on activities and a live performance in an engaging\, family-friendly setting.  \nDuring the Instrument Petting Zoo\, instructors will guide participants on how to properly hold and play a variety of instruments\, giving guests the opportunity to touch\, feel and try them for themselves. Following this interactive experience\, guests can enjoy a live musical performance in Dinosaur Hall. As a proud JSMA Regional Music Center\, Discovery Park of America is committed to bringing classical music and performance opportunities to children and families across the region.  \nSchedule: \nInstrument Petting Zoo in Tennessee Room from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  \nLive Performance in Dinosaur Hall from 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. \nYou will discover:  \n\nHow to hold and play different musical instruments  \n\n\nThe unique sounds and roles of various instruments  \n\n\nHands-on experience with real instruments  \n\n\nThe excitement of a live musical performance  \n\n  \nSTEAM Saturday is part of Discovery Park’s ongoing series highlighting science\, technology\, engineering\, art and math through engaging\, educational programming designed for learners of all ages.  \nThis event is free with Discovery Park admission or membership.  \nThis event is brought to you by Jackson Symphony Music Academy. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column] \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/steam-saturday-jackson-symphony/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nwtntourism.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/steam-saturday-music-960x540-1-iqB5Af.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260328T201830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T101731Z UID:10001160-1777104000-1777118400@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSpring into Color at Discovery Park’s 2026 Plant Sale\nGet ready to grow your garden with Discovery Park’s 2026 Plant Sale. This year\, we’re opening our doors to the public\, offering an even bigger selection of vibrant flowers\, herbs and vegetables for every gardener\, from beginners to seasoned green thumbs. Don’t worry\, members—you’ll get first dibs on the freshest blooms! \nStick around for our Earth Explorer Day and STEAM Saturday! Step into the garden and learn about vibrant natural dyes and homegrown foods to traditional herbal medicines\, then swing by our Instrument ‘Petting Zoo’ to explore the science of sound and test your musical skills. \nEarly Access Plant Sale | Members Only\nThe night before the public sale\, members are invited to a special Preview Party\, where they’ll enjoy first pick of plants and a festive garden soirée atmosphere straight from our Farm Credit Mid-America Greenhouses. Find out more about the member’s only preview here. \nNot a member? Join today to enjoy early access\, special events and more! \nStay up-to-date on everything happening at Discovery Park by subscribing to our DiscoverMORE e-newsletter and following us on Facebook\, Instagram\, X and TikTok.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″] \n\n\n \n \n\n\nAngelonia Serena (Purple\, White\, Raspberry)\n\nBegonia Big Red Green Leaf \n\n\nImpatiens Solarscape (Magenta\, White\, Pink) \n\n\nNew Guinea Impatiens \n\n\nPetunia Easy Wave (Pink\, Silver\, Violet\, White\, Yellow) \n\n\nPetunia Tidal Wave Red Velour \n\n\nPetunia Opera Supreme Raspberry \n\n\nPetunia Daddy Mix \n\n\nSalvia (Hotline Improved Red\, Vista Purple) \n\n\nVerbena Obsession (Blue w/Eye\, Red w/Eye) \n\n\nVinca Pacifica XP (Really Red\, White\, Deep Orchid) \n\n\nZinnia Profusion (Double Hot Cherry\, Double Yellow) \n\n\nZinnia Magellan Mix \n\n\nZinnia Zahara Yellow Flame \n\n\nZinnia Queeny Lime Orange \n\n\nZinnia Crouching Tiger \n\n\nGazania (Frosty Kiss Mix\, Zany Sunny-Side Up) \n\n\nDianthus Super Parfait Strawberry \n\n\nGaura Sparkle White \n\n\nSunflower Summer Lovin’ \n\n\n\n \n\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″] \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nInca II Gold \n\n\nWhite Swan \n\n\nJanie Deep Orange \n\n\nJanie Yellow Detailed \n\n\nFlamenco DTL \n\n\nDurango Outback Mix \n\n\n\n \n\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″] \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nPremium Sun Pineapple \n\n\nPremium Sun Coral Candy \n\n\nPremium Sun Chocolate \n\n\nPremium Sun Sweet Apricot \n\n\n\n \n\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″] \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nOrnamental Millet Purple Majesty \n\n\nLavender Ellagance Purple \n\n\nDahlia Bishop’s Children \n\n\nDichondra Silver Falls \n\n\nCineraria Silverdust \n\n\nGeranium Maverick Mix (Hybrid) \n\n\nNicotiana Saratoga Mix \n\n\nMoon Vine \n\n\nPentas Beehive Lipstick \n\n\nPentas Graffiti Mix \n\n\nPentas Lucky Star (Dark Red\, White) \n\n\n\n \n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]See photos from last year’s Members-Only Plant Sale below. For more\, visit our Flickr album.[/vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n close\n keyboard_arrow_right\n keyboard_arrow_left\n \n \n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/plant-sale/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nwtntourism.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Plant-sale-26-960x540-1-ATGZCb.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260223T144222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T101746Z UID:10001047-1777075200-1777161599@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:OPEN 4pm-9pm at Paris Station DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/open-4pm-9pm-5/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260414T151314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T101746Z UID:10001183-1777057200-1777062600@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Singo at Paris Station DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/singo-at-paris-station/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260320T091125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T150425Z UID:10001122-1777057200-1777062600@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Singo DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/singo-44/ CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T184500 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260223T144222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T101746Z UID:10001046-1777050900-1777056300@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Xtreme Bingo at Paris Station DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/xtreme-bar-bingo/ LOCATION:Paris Station Station TN’s Home\n304 West Washington Street\nParis TN 37075\nUnited States CATEGORIES:Paris Station TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260328T201812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T101731Z UID:10001159-1777050000-1777060800@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Early Access Plant Sale | Members Only DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMembers Shop First\nDiscovery Park of America members are invited to enjoy an exclusive first look at this year’s plant sale during a special preview evening on Friday\, April 24\, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Farm Credit Mid-America Greenhouses. \nSpend the evening shopping for your favorite annuals\, perennials\, herbs and specialty plants before the public sale begins. Enjoy live musical entertainment while you browse\, and purchase cocktails as you explore the greenhouses and plan your spring garden. \nThis relaxed\, after-hours event gives members the first opportunity to select from the widest variety of plants in a festive\, garden-party atmosphere. \nNot a member? Join today to enjoy early access\, special events and more! \nStay up-to-date on everything happening at Discovery Park by subscribing to our DiscoverMORE e-newsletter and following us on Facebook\, Instagram\, X and TikTok.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″] \n\n\n \n \n\n\nAngelonia Serena (Purple\, White\, Raspberry)\n\nBegonia Big Red Green Leaf \n\n\nImpatiens Solarscape (Magenta\, White\, Pink) \n\n\nNew Guinea Impatiens \n\n\nPetunia Easy Wave (Pink\, Silver\, Violet\, White\, Yellow) \n\n\nPetunia Tidal Wave Red Velour \n\n\nPetunia Opera Supreme Raspberry \n\n\nPetunia Daddy Mix \n\n\nSalvia (Hotline Improved Red\, Vista Purple) \n\n\nVerbena Obsession (Blue w/Eye\, Red w/Eye) \n\n\nVinca Pacifica XP (Really Red\, White\, Deep Orchid) \n\n\nZinnia Profusion (Double Hot Cherry\, Double Yellow) \n\n\nZinnia Magellan Mix \n\n\nZinnia Zahara Yellow Flame \n\n\nZinnia Queeny Lime Orange \n\n\nZinnia Crouching Tiger \n\n\nGazania (Frosty Kiss Mix\, Zany Sunny-Side Up) \n\n\nDianthus Super Parfait Strawberry \n\n\nGaura Sparkle White \n\n\nSunflower Summer Lovin’ \n\n\n\n \n\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″] \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nInca II Gold \n\n\nWhite Swan \n\n\nJanie Deep Orange \n\n\nJanie Yellow Detailed \n\n\nFlamenco DTL \n\n\nDurango Outback Mix \n\n\n\n \n\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″] \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nPremium Sun Pineapple \n\n\nPremium Sun Coral Candy \n\n\nPremium Sun Chocolate \n\n\nPremium Sun Sweet Apricot \n\n\n\n \n\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″] \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nOrnamental Millet Purple Majesty \n\n\nLavender Ellagance Purple \n\n\nDahlia Bishop’s Children \n\n\nDichondra Silver Falls \n\n\nCineraria Silverdust \n\n\nGeranium Maverick Mix (Hybrid) \n\n\nNicotiana Saratoga Mix \n\n\nMoon Vine \n\n\nPentas Beehive Lipstick \n\n\nPentas Graffiti Mix \n\n\nPentas Lucky Star (Dark Red\, White) \n\n\n\n \n\n[vc_column_text] \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n close\n keyboard_arrow_right\n keyboard_arrow_left\n \n \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://nwtntourism.com/event/early-access-plant-sale-members-only/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nwtntourism.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Early-access-Plant-sale-26-960x540-2-PnOR1h.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T133533 CREATED:20260328T201810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T101731Z UID:10001158-1777028400-1777125600@nwtntourism.com SUMMARY:Earth Explorer Days DESCRIPTION:Become an Earth Explorer\nFriday and Saturday\, April 24–25\, 202611 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. \nLocation: Discovery Park of America \nBecome an Earth Explorer at Discovery Park of America and take a journey through time to discover how our planet’s climate has changed and how we can protect its future. \nThrough hands-on lessons and interactive discussions\, guests will explore how everyday decisions shape the environment around us. From the historic uses of plants for medicine and dyes to the modern science of renewable energy and urban forestry\, this program highlights practical ways to live more sustainably. \nYou will discover: \n\n\nHow renewable energy supports modern life and protects natural resources \n\n\nHow plants have been used historically for food\, dyes and medicine \n\n\nHow greenhouses support agriculture and conservation \n\n\nPractical ways to reduce your environmental footprint \n\n\nEnergy Gallery Feedback Table — Open All Day Friday and SaturdayVisit the table anytime during the event to share your ideas and suggestions for the renovation of Discovery Park’s third-floor Energy Gallery. Your feedback will help shape the future of this exhibit. Read more about the renovation here. \nSchedule\nFriday Schedule\n11:00 a.m. | GreenhouseEarth’s Natural Blanket: Greenhouse EffectExplore the fascinating science of the greenhouse effect. Using hands-on models and digital thermometers\, this program demonstrates how transparent materials trap heat to create a perfect growing environment. Guests will see how this concept supports modern agriculture and how Earth’s atmosphere protects the planet. \n12:00 p.m. | Tennessee RoomRenewables 101 LessonFrom wind power to bioenergy\, discover how renewable energy integrates into daily life. This session explores how sustainable energy supports both modern conveniences and the ecosystems we depend on. \n12:30-2:00 p.m. | Heritage GardenHeritage Garden Chat with MikeJoin historical interpreter Mike Ramsey for a walk through the Heritage Garden. Learn how everyday plants can be used for natural dyes\, food and traditional herbal practices. \n1:30 p.m. | Tennessee RoomPlastics in Our Environment LessonExplore the relationship between plastic waste and the natural world. This program offers practical ways to reduce your environmental impact. \nSaturday Schedule\n11:00 a.m. | ATA RoomRenewables 101 LessonLearn how renewable energy sources like wind and bioenergy are shaping a more sustainable future while supporting everyday life. \n12:30 p.m. | GreenhouseEarth’s Natural Blanket: Greenhouse EffectExplore how heat is trapped to support plant growth and regulate Earth’s climate through interactive demonstrations and real-world applications. \n1:00 p.m. | Dino Hall TourThe Climate TimelineExplore the intersection of paleontology and climatology through Dino Hall and the Natural History Gallery. This program examines how Earth’s climate has changed over time and humanity’s role in shaping its future. \n1:30 p.m. | ATA RoomSmart Urban Forestry LessonDiscover innovative approaches to sustainability\, from agrivoltaics to urban tree canopies\, and how these strategies help manage heat and protect natural resources. \nThis program is included with general admission or a Discovery Park membership. \nInterested in booking your school group? Learn more here. 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