A New Mural at Pine View School Honors Florida's Native Plants and Animals
Image: Barbara Banks
Earlier this year, Pine View School's National Honor Society revealed a 12-foot by 60-foot mural on the side of the school's HVAC building, painted by 20 student participants, and led by the club's president Ginger Kreithen. It took more than three months to complete and contains more than 50 Florida native animals and 30 native plant species—"a permanent reminder of the beautiful wildlife all around us," Kreithen says.
Image: Barbara Banks
Image: Barbara Banks
"We were inspired by an article in our school's newspaper about old murals at Pineview," she continues. "We talked to the administration about themes based on local wildlife, and they loved it. We chose a forest on the left of the mural; that transitions into Florida scrubs, which are sandy, inland coasts with dry bushes, and on the right, the famous Florida beaches. This project was a gigantic undertaking, and we're so proud of it."
Image: Barbara Banks
How to Celebrate Earth Day in Sarasota
As a nod to Mother Nature's handiwork here in Sarasota, we can think of no better way to be inspired on this Earth Day today. Here are some ways you can celebrate around town.
Paddling Film Festival
6 p.m., Burns Court Cinema, 506 Burns Court, Sarasota, (941) 955-3456, filmsociety.org
Get inspired to explore at the Paddling Film Festival World Tour's stop at Burns Court Cinema, featuring short films about kayaking, rivers, oceans, and human-powered exploration.
Sunset Yoga on The Green at University Town Center
6:30 p.m., 125 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, utcsarasota.com
All skills are welcome at this free yoga session at University Town Center. Stay late for a sweet treat from Raining Berries. There's no registration required.
Earth Day With the Sarasota Children's Museum
5-7 p.m., Cranberry Elementary, 2775 Shalimar Terrace, North Port, sarasotachildrensmuseum.org
Celebrate Earth Day with the Sarasota Children’s Museum at an interactive evening of hands-on environmental exploration. Families are invited to discover Florida’s ecosystems through engaging STEAM activities focused on seed dispersal, habitats and conservation.
Mote Marine Science Education Aquarium
Until 5 p.m., 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, (941) 388-6683, mote.org
Every day is Earth Day at Mote Marine SEA. Spend the day identifying different species throughout the aquarium and celebrating our many diverse environments.
