A celebration of the environment and conservation practices, Gatlinburg\u2019s Earth Week features live music, family-friendly activities and games, crafts, food, and education about green practices that are simple to implement. The event, held from April 21-27, 2014, is presented by the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Hilton Garden Inn. All funds raised from the week\u2019s events will go to providing traditional and non-traditional scholarships to members of the community through the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation.<\/p>\n
With craft classes, seminars, races, and tournaments, Gatlinburg Earth Week is a fun, educational event for all ages. Enjoy food, fun, and festivities as you celebrate the beauty of our earth in one of the most scenic places in the country!<\/p>\n
Lineup of Events<\/strong><\/span> Spur Clean-up<\/strong><\/span> Get Growing \u2013 A Children\u2019s Planting Program with Keep Sevier Beautiful<\/strong> Earth Day Festival<\/strong> Earth Day 5K Run\/Walk \u2013 Night Race!<\/strong> Junior Ranger Day<\/strong>
\nGatlinburg Goes Green Breakfast Seminar<\/strong>
\n April 21, 9 – 11 a.m.<\/strong>
\n Hilton Garden Inn<\/strong>
\nEnjoy a delicious breakfast as you learn about TVA\u2019s Green Power Switch, which is a simple way people can help support renewable energy in the area.
\nContact: Jennifer Burke: (865) 436-0505, or jennifer@gatlinburg.com<\/p>\n
\nApril 22, 9 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.<\/strong>
\n Gatlinburg Welcome Center<\/strong>
\nA partnership with Keep Sevier Beautiful and the Great Smoky Mountains National park allows visitors the hands-on experience of beautifying the Smokies. Visitors will pick up trash along the area between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg known as The Spur, and Ben & Jerry\u2019s will provide free ice cream to participants!
\nContact: Jennifer Burke: (865) 436-0505, or jennifer@gatlinburg.com<\/p>\n
\n April 23, 9 a.m. \u2013 10:30 a.m.<\/strong>
\n Mills Park Pavilion<\/strong>
\nFree to all ages, Get Growing is a story-reading and seed planting activity led by Laura Howard of Keep Sevier Beautiful. Guests should call ahead to sign up.
\nContact: 865.436.4098<\/p>\n
\n April 24, 3 pm. \u2013 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\n Mynatt Park<\/strong>
\nThe 7th Annual Earth Day Festival will feature music from Boogertown Gap, games, craft stations, food, and the Knoxville Zoo\u2019s Zoomobile! Green area businesses will offer information and activities, and Earth Week T-shirts with local student artwork will be for sale. Food and snacks will be available from Cabin Caf\u00e9 and Ben & Jerry\u2019s.<\/p>\n
\n April 25, 10 p.m.<\/strong>
\n Downtown Gatlinburg<\/strong>
\nHeld in scenic downtown Gatlinburg, the 3rd Annual Earth Day 5K Run\/Walk is open to athletes of all ages. The USA Track and Field-sanctioned event will begin at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, with registration at 8 p.m.
\nRegister online at imATHLETE.<\/p>\n
\n April 26, 10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<\/strong>
\n Great Smoky Mountains National Park<\/strong>
\nOn April 26, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will celebrate National Ranger Day with free hands-on activities for children and families, including historic toy making, blacksmithing, and touch tables with animal skins, skulls, and scat.<\/p>\n