Earth Day Reception 2026
Grow with Us!!
At The Jenkins Family Nature Preserve
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
time: 12 Noon – 5:00pm
location: CE Norman RD, Lincoln, GA, United States, 30317
Bring Your Family to Celebrate Earth Day With Us
The Jenkins Family Nature Preserve invites the community to celebrate Earth Day 2026 at its annual outdoor celebration on Saturday, April 25th, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at The Nature Preserve in Lincoln, Georgia. This year’s theme, “Grow With Us,” the event will bring together families, pet owners, nature lovers, conservation supporters, and local businesses for a day of environmental education, restoration awareness, and community connection.
Earth Day
Festival Activities
Grow With Us at The Jenkins Family Nature Preserve
Join us for a day filled with learning, creativity, wellness, and community fun. The Earth Day Festival offers activities for families, nature lovers, and visitors of all ages who want to connect with the outdoors and celebrate our environment together.
Land Restoration & Conservation Education
Visitors will gain insight into conservation efforts and how communities can help support environmental restoration.
Botanist Class & Native Plant Learning Sessions
An engaging class focused on native plants and their role in healthy ecosystems. Guests will learn how native plants support wildlife, pollinators, and sustainable landscapes.
Grounding & Wellness Experiences
Reconnect with nature through calming wellness activities designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness.
Promote Your Brand at the Preserve
Earth Day Festival 2026
CONNECT with families, nature lovers, and community leaders who care about sustainability and local businesses. As a vendor, you’ll gain visibility, build new customer relationships, and showcase your products or services in a vibrant outdoor community setting.
Guest Speakers
Fresh & Fire
The creators behind the YouTube channel Fresh and Fire Backyard Living, where they share their journey of backyard gardening, growing food, and outdoor living. Through their videos, they teach viewers how to grow plants, experiment with gardening methods, and enjoy the process of producing fresh food from the land.
At the Earth Day Festival, Fresh and Fire will share their passion for gardening, sustainable growing, and connecting with nature. Their presentation will inspire guests to start growing their own food and explore simple ways to create productive gardens at home.
Fresh and Fire focus on practical, everyday ways to turn small spaces into productive growing environments. From container gardening to backyard setups, they show how anyone—no matter their experience level—can begin growing fresh food and building a deeper connection to the land.
Their approach is simple, hands-on, and community-focused, making gardening feel accessible and enjoyable for beginners and experienced growers alike. By sharing real-life tips, lessons learned, and creative ideas, Fresh and Fire encourage others to take the first step toward sustainable living and growing with purpose.
Panelist Speaker
Sabrina Jenkins
Sabrina Jenkins is a licensed insurance broker dedicated to helping individuals and families protect what matters most. With a strong focus on life insurance and Medicare planning, she brings both knowledge and care to every conversation, making complex topics simple and easy to understand for the community.
At the Earth Day Festival, Sabrina will speak on the importance of securing your future through proper insurance coverage. She will guide guests through key topics such as life insurance protection and how Medicaid and Medicare plans can support long-term health and financial stability.
Known for her personalized approach and trusted guidance, Sabrina is passionate about educating others so they can make confident decisions about their coverage. Her session will empower attendees with practical information, helping them plan ahead while continuing to grow and build a secure future for themselves and their families.
Nature-Inspired Art Class
The Nature-Inspired Art Class invites guests to explore their creativity while connecting with the beauty of the natural environment. Participants will use nature as their inspiration, creating artwork influenced by the colors, textures, and patterns found throughout the preserve.
This hands-on activity is designed for visitors of all ages and skill levels. Guests can relax, express themselves through art, and enjoy a peaceful, creative experience while surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.
Line Dancing & Contests
Line dancing will bring music, energy, and community fun to the Earth Day Festival. Guests will be invited to join in easy-to-follow line dances where everyone—from beginners to experienced dancers—can participate and enjoy moving together in a lively outdoor setting.
Throughout the event, guests can also take part in friendly community contests, including a special pet contest where visitors can show off their dogs and celebrate their four-legged companions. These contests add excitement to the day and give families, pet owners, and friends a chance to laugh, connect, and enjoy the festival together.
Paws for the Planet
Dog-Friendly Earth Day Activities
Paws for the Planet is a special part of the Earth Day Festival that celebrates the connection between pets, people, and the environment. Guests are invited to bring their dogs to the preserve to enjoy outdoor activities, social time, and a fun community atmosphere surrounded by nature.
Throughout the event, visitors and their four-legged companions can participate in pet-friendly activities, demonstrations, and a lighthearted pet contest. Paws for the Planet encourages pet owners to enjoy the outdoors, connect with other animal lovers, and celebrate Earth Day while growing together as a community.
Promote Your Brand at the Preserve
Earth Day Festival 2026
CONNECT with families, nature lovers, and community leaders who care about sustainability and local businesses. As a vendor, you’ll gain visibility, build new customer relationships, and showcase your products or services in a vibrant outdoor community setting.
Yoga Sessions
The Earth Day yoga session invites guests to relax, stretch, and reconnect with their bodies while surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature at the preserve. This gentle outdoor practice focuses on mindful movement and balance, helping participants feel grounded while embracing the natural environment around them.
Breathwork Session
The breathwork session guides participants through simple breathing techniques designed to calm the mind and reduce stress. By focusing on deep, intentional breathing, guests will learn how to center themselves and experience a deeper connection with nature and their own well-being.
Bring a bag of dog food for donation to a local shelter
Revitalizing damaged natural spaces and creates a thriving hub for education, food access, conservation, and culture. Your support directly contributes to reclaiming space in nature and creating inclusive outdoor experiences for all, especially for future generations.
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