Airlie Gardens Celebrates First Annual Green Day

by Ginger Sala Wilmington NC Real Estate

Airlie Gardens is bustling this weekend with activities for art and Eco fans alike. Saturday GREEN DAY AT AIRLIE GARDENS a wonderful tribute event with FREE Admission honors the memory of one of Wilmington's treasures, legendary Artist Minnie Evans ,

Minnie whose work is on exhibit in NC museums and the prestigious Museum of American Folk Art among others once said that there were "600 and some shades of green" and her artwork reflects her love of the environment around her. Minnie was a talent extraordinaire time an inspiration and a visionary.

Green day will feature local artists and craftspeople selling their wares made from locally produced and recycledproducts Sara Westermark, Paradise Purses, Chuck Carmack Photography, Woggers baby linens. among the highlights

• "Waterline," a popular local Wilmington Band performs from 12-2 pm.
• Andy Wood, NPR contributor and author of "Backyard Carolina" lecture and book signing 3:30 pm.
• Children's Art Tent by "Make Art," a new community art center on Oleander Drive.
• Pen and Bowl turning demonstrations by "Kid's Making It" woodworking program.
• Demonstrations and products from Sambuca.
• FREE samples from "Burts Bees."

Bring your books and magazines to swap with fellow Green Day attendees. All leftover books donated to NHC libraries for their book sales.

• Read more about Minnie her fascinating life and her connection to Airlie Gardens
• click here to read about A wonderful book about Minnie's Art

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AIRLIE GARDENS ECO TOUR, from 9-11am. Airlie Gardens' Environmental Education Program hosts a fall kayak ‘eco-tour'. Take a tour along Bradley Creek and learn about the flora, fauna, and ecosystem of the Creek along with discussions concerning coastal environmental issues. Beginners or seasoned paddlers welcome. Kayakers will explore the salt marsh ecosystem and learn how it is a vital part of the local ecosystem and how an individual can get involved in marsh conservation 9-11am.