The Derosia Team

EARTH WEEK In Gatlinburg, TN Earth Day is not a one day celebration. Instead, there is a multitude of activities for the family to enjoy all week long. This year's celebration is April 17-21! Check out this post for info on all the fun activities! MONDAY:  Gatlinburg Goes Green Seminar at Hilton Garden Inn from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm featuring Chief of Resource Education for the GSMNP, Nigel Fields. He will be hosting a seminar on wildfire ecology. Check out this event to learn how resilient our mountains are and the steps being taken towards recovery.  TUESDAY: Spur Clean up through a partnership with Keep Sevier Beautiful from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. If interested meet at the Gatlinburg's Spur Welcome center with a pair of gloves and some zest for picking up trash. There will be a competition for the business team that picks up the most litter. The winning team will earn a pizza party. Ben & Jerry's will be on site with free ice cream for all participants.  WEDNESDAY:

Easter is a lovely time in the Smoky Mountains. Weather is warming, wildflowers are blooming, and activities are in abundance.  Easter Trivia: The date Easter falls on every year changes, because Easter falls on the 1st Sunday after the vernal equinox. (The Sunday after the 1st Full Moon after March 21st!)  Easter Happenings: River of Life Church of God: April 15th from 3-5 Egg Hunting, Face Painting, Crafts, Snacks, and Games Breakfast or Brunch with the Easter Bunny: April 15th  Old Mill Pottery House Cafe' and Grille Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny: April 15 @10 am Patriot Park Pigeon Forge Egg Hunt @ Greenbrier Campground: April 15 @ 2 pm Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt, Refreshments, and Snacks Gumstand Baptist Church: April 15 @ Noon Kodak United Methodist Church: April 7th from 7-8:30 Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt, Illusionist, goody bags, and prizes! Easter Craft: Make this adorable bunny using a paper plate, cotton balls, pipe clea