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(ORANGE, TX) – Each year in April, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center celebrates Earth Day with an Eco-Fest celebration and Butterfly Release. Join us for a celebration that signifies what Shangri La Gardens is all about. Family friendly activities and games will take place on Saturday April 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with multiple inspirational Butterfly Releases at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Local and regional organizations and businesses will be on-site hosting booths that provide information about earth-friendly products, services, and opportunities. Games, activities, engaging presentations, and live music provide entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy the gardens in full bloom and view baby birds in their nests on Ruby Lake. Strolls through the garden provide relaxing escapes from the hustle and bustle.  Join us to revel in the beauty of the garden and celebrate mother earth!

Shangri La Gardens, located at 2111 W. Park Avenue in Orange, Texas, and is open Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit shangrilagardens.org.