Rain or shine! Bring your Friends and Family and come on out to our fun third annual birthday celebration of the life and times of Charles Conrad Abbott, whose archeological and naturalist endeavors resulted in the “Abbott Farm National Historic Landmark” and the “Abbott Marshlands” bring named in his honor. Start your day with the First Saturday “In Abbott’s Footsteps” Walk on Abbott Bluffs, 11 am – 12 pm: (Register here for this walk!)
SCHEDULED FESTIVITIES:
12 – 12:30pm: Welcome, Intro to Silent Auction, BDay Party Cake and Ice Cream
12:30 – 1 pm: “Music Imagination and Movement with Mr. Jolly
1 – 1:30 pm: Face Painting by Mrs. Jolly, and Abbott Costume Parade
1:30 -2 pm: Nature Scavenger Hunt
ONGOING ACTIVITIES:
NATIVE PLANTS:
Black-eyed Susan Seed Give Away: Under the Orange Tent you will find info on native plants and the marsh, and have a chance to win Rudbeckia Hirta (Black-eyed Susan) seeds by spinning the wheel and guessing the native plant!
TURTLE TIME:
Turtle Painting/Naming: Paint wooden turtles to name and take home. A naming contest will decide the name of our Turtle Mascot!
Fruit Art: Turtle Shell Mandala: Make a beautiful design for a turtle shell out of fruit, then eat your artwork!
Pin the Tail on the Turtle All ages can enjoy this classic game!
ABBOTT ALLEY:
Abbott Books and Publications: A quiet spot for the history-lovers to see videos about and peruse written material by Charles Conrad Abbott.
Photos with CC Abbott: Get your picture taken with C.C. Abbott, and add the snapshot to our collage!
ONLINE AUCTION STATION: See what’s up for bids in the Benefit Silent Auction, and make a bid on what catches your eye! Or go directly to the Auction Website to see the items, and starting at noon on June 6, make your bid!