Second Annual Earth Day Open House

It's right around the corner, our Second Annual Earth Day Open House, a Community Partner Program at the 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival!

Join us at the burial ground, rain or shine, to celebrate this place we call Earth! We have a day full of experiences planned, in collaboration with local land stewards and naturalists. There will be guided hikes, a tour of the burial ground, a scavenger hunt for kids, snacks, and information galore. Join us in celebration and communion as we connect with this land, with those who devote themselves to tending to it, and with each other. Come as you are. Stay for some or for all. Together we will honor the richness of life on earth!

This event is free and open to the public. Children welcome. No pets please. Share widely!

Schedule of Events

7:00am - 10:00am

Experience the Birds, Piedmont Virginia Bird Club (Bird Walk Pre-Event, please bring your own binoculars)

10:00am - 11:00am

Become Acquainted with Native Grassland, Lauria McShane, Piedmont Environmental Council

10:30am

Pop-Up Tour of Panorama Farms, Chris Murray, Panorama Natural Burial

11:00am - 12:00pm

Get to Know Native Plants, Drew Chaney, Center for Urban Habitats

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Tour the Burial Ground, Stephanie Bonney, Panorama Natural Burial

12:30am

Pop-Up Tour of Panorama Farms, Chris Murray, Panorama Natural Burial

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Walk with the Trees, Emily Ferguson, Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards

Schedule may be subject to slight tweaks. Updates will be posted here.

Hope to see you there!