International Earth Day on March 20th, 2020
March 20th is International Earth Day 2020, which is also known as Sun-Day. So, in honor of this day where we celebrate our planet earth, it is on us, the people who inhabit the planet, to make an effort to keep her clean and well treated. Though we do live on such a large planet and it may seem like an impossibility to try and help the entire planet in just one day, but there is something you can do. Keeping the planet clean by picking up any stray trash you see on the ground is one of the many things you can do to help, but also there is an even easier thing you can do here in Winter Park for your planet. That is going outside and taking the day to enjoy what mother nature has to offer, luckily there are some fantastic places right here in Winter Park for you to do just that.
Parks and Gardens of Winter Park
While it is a beautiful notion to take one day of the year to celebrate the planet and what she has to offer us, we must remember to appreciate the beauty of the world, and Winter Park of course, us every day.
Kraft Azalea Garden
If you are going to explore the outdoors this earth day, why not stop by Kraft Azalea Garden, located on the shore of Lake Maitland. Park hours are from 8 a.m. until dusk all year round. While walking through the garden you’ll notice the incredible cypress trees and beautiful stone pillars looking over the waterfront. It is a beautiful sight to take in and really dive into what nature has to offer.
Central Park
Central Park, is Winter Parks place to be when thinking of spending this Earth day outside with your friends and loved ones. Conveniently located on Park Avenue right in the heart of the downtown shopping district, not only can you go out and enjoy the spacious 11 arcs of land for a quite picnic, but you can also opt into enjoying one of the many restaurants facing the park. Sip some wine and watch the bees buzz around the bushes and the birds nesting in the trees.
Shady Park
Centrally located in historical Hannibal Square is shady park. It is a fairly large and quite park and really has so much to offer you this Earth Day. Enjoy sitting along the parks path with its many benches that the city has provided and just take in the sounds of the birds, or squirrels running up the trees. Or maybe you can go sit by the fountain and take in the breeze, it’s the perfect place for you to take your friends, family or loved ones to enjoy the day.
Boat Tour Around Winter Park
Maybe sitting and watching nature while having a snack isn’t your style. Why not take things this earth day out to the waters? Head over to Scenic Boat Tours located on East Morse Boulevard. You and your friends can float along the chain lakes while watching the sunset, take in all of the beautiful views while looking at what beautiful scenery Winter Park has to offer, and possibly discussing your new approach towards a greener lifestyle!
This article originally appeared in the March 2019 issue of Park Ave Magazine. Titled “International Earth Day” by Elizabeth Sanchez © Copyright 2019 – Park Ave Magazine. To read past issues of Park Ave Magazine, go to the “Editions” tab on the main menu of our homepage. To order past issues of Park Ave Magazine, please call (407)951-5341.
