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About the event:
The 7th Annual Earth Day Kids Fest (EDKF) will take place on April 18, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Located on the grounds of the picturesque Chattahoochee Nature Center, this is a unique and exciting hands-on environmental education event where we encourage youngsters to take the first steps in becoming environmental stewards. Through engaging activities and performances, kids are energized with empowering information, allowing them to lead the way in preserving and protecting our biological diversity and natural resources.
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Afternoon Highlights:
- Free Smoothies: Freshens will provide refreshing smoothies for kids.
- Think Swiss Climate Trail Exhibition: This traveling exhibition explains the causes of global warming,
as well as its impacts on our planet. It describes how we can reduce CO2
emissions, and how Switzerland
is addressing the climate change. Public transportation, energy-efficient
buildings and the use of renewable energies are effective examples of how
to respond to global warming.
- Live Animal Presentations
- Paddle and Canoe Safety on CNC's Beaver Pond
- Explore Environmental Themes: Learn more about clean water and air, wildlife and habitat protection, and recycling.
- Earth-themed Arts and Crafts
- Visit Interactive Booths From Local Groups and Environmental Organizations. Click here to take a look.
- Puppet Factory by Center for Puppetry Arts
- Green Market with Earth-friendly Household Goods
- Eco-edible Samples from Natural and Organic Vendors
- Book reading and signing by Laura Elizabeth Seydel, co-author of Our Friends, the Frogs.
- Southeastern Native American Cultural Presentation: Participate in an interactive, educational and visually stunning demonstration by Petur Redbird.
- Climate Quiz For Kids Hosted by Natalie Allen of The Weather Channel
- Coloring Station by Hard Rock Caf?
- Performance by The Walker Lower School Chorus
- Tai Chi with Allen Campbell
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Admission: Admission is $5 per person.
Children 2 and under are FREE.
Free Entrance Opportunity: Eco-friendly participants who ride their bikes from home will get in FREE!
There will also be free shuttle bus service from St. Francis school near the corner of Willeo/Azalea and Highway 120.
Your participation is an integral part to the success of this exciting family event.
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Information:
For more information, please contact Kristie Andrews at 404.522.4270 or kristie@captainplanetfdn.org.
WHAT: 7th Annual Earth Day Kids Fest 2009
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2009. from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.WHERE: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075. Click here for directions!
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