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| DATE: |
Saturday April 10th & Sunday April 11th |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Creatures of Habitat (Party for the Planet) |
| TIME(S): |
See website |
| LOCATION: |
The Philadelphia Zoo
3400 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104-1196 |
| COST: |
See website |
| AUDIENCE: |
General public |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Creatures of Habitat is our new exhibit that will tell stories of different endangered wildlife through life-size LEGO brick animals. The Philadelphia Zoo and participating exhibitors will provide many wonderful displays, crafts and activities. |
| PHONE#: |
(215) 243-1100 |
| WEBSITE: |
www.philadelphiazoo.org |
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| DATE: |
April 17, 2010 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
2010 Washington Township Earth Day Celebration |
| COUNTY: |
Gloucester |
| TIME(S): |
10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Rain Date is Sunday, April 18th) |
| LOCATION: |
626 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd., Sewell, NJ 08080 |
| COST: |
Free event |
| AUDIENCE: |
Everyone, all ages |
| CONTACT: |
Anne Hastings |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Fun-filled day with over 130 exhibitors and vendors, including food vendors, or bring your own picnic and have lunch on the amphitheater lawn while listening to live music! Face painting, pony rides, animal rescue groups, live animals, jewelry, sustainable items, new ideas and many other things too numerous to mention! Giveaways include organic basil plants and tree seedlings. The WT Earth Day Celebration is a great way to spend the day and also learn about the planet we call home. Come one, come all...you're sure to have a great time! Rain Date is Sunday, April 18th. |
| PHONE#: |
(856) 589-0520 x232 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
wtec@twp.washington.nj.us |
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| DATE: |
Thursday April 22nd - Saturday April 24th |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Philadelphia Zoo's Earth Day Celebration |
| TIME(S): |
See website |
| LOCATION: |
The Philadelphia Zoo
3400 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104-1196 |
| COST: |
See website |
| AUDIENCE: |
General public |
| DESCRIPTION: |
See website for details |
| PHONE#: |
(215) 243-1100 |
| WEBSITE: |
www.philadelphiazoo.org |
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| DATE: |
Saturday, April 24 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Kinnelon Conserves' 4th Annual Earth Day Fair |
| COUNTY: |
Passaic |
| TIME(S): |
12 noon to 4:00 pm |
| LOCATION: |
Pearl R. Miller School, 117 Kiel Ave. Kinnelon |
| COST: |
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| AUDIENCE: |
General public |
| CONTACT: |
Jo |
| DESCRIPTION: |
There will be outdoor and indoor attractions for all ages, including games, crafts, live music, films, student exhibits, "green" products and services displayed by a variety of local businesses, and exhibits by non-profit environment groups. |
| PHONE#: |
(973) 838-8576 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
josippie@optonline.net |
| WEBSITE: |
www.kinnelonconserves.net |
|
| DATE: |
April 24, 2010 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
What Shall I Grow? |
| COUNTY: |
Morris |
| TIME(S): |
10 am - 11:30 am |
| LOCATION: |
Sparta Mountain Farm
217 Sparta Mountain Road
Jefferson Township, NJ |
| COST: |
$25.00 per child which includes all materials and a healthy snack. |
| AUDIENCE: |
Children ages 4-6 and 7-9 |
| CONTACT: |
Helen Ricadela |
| DESCRIPTION: |
To celebrate Earth Day, children will learn how to become budding gardeners with this "down to Earth" program. We will plant a green haired creature, a giant sunflower, and alfalfa shapes that can be eaten. Only one in a series of weekly Saturday programs providing stories, hands-on activities, crafts, and instruction provided by certified teachers. Parents may sign child up for one class or all in the series. Advance registration is required. Parent is not required to stay. |
| PHONE#: |
973-409-4515 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
spartamtnfarm@optonline.net |
| WEBSITE: |
www.spartamtnfarm.com |
|
| DATE: |
April 25, 2010 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Project E.A.R.T.H. - Environment, Awareness, Responsibility, Teaching, and Hope |
| COUNTY: |
Somerset |
| TIME(S): |
10:30 am to 4:30 pm |
| LOCATION: |
Somerset County Park Commission
Environmental Education Center
190 Lord Stirling Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 |
| COST: |
Suggested donation $4. |
| AUDIENCE: |
School age children through adults; Families and Friends |
| CONTACT: |
Jane Parks |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Project E.A.R.T.H. is a timely special event at the Environmental Education Center in Basking Ridge. Topics include energy usage, climate change, global impacts of food production and water conservation, and recycling. In early April, join our "Eco-Rally" for families, individuals, and corporate, scout or other groups leading up to the event. Participate in cool activites that promote positive environmental actions for everyone. Live music, and environmental games and crafts for children! Get outside and see what it is all about! Rain or shine! |
| PHONE#: |
908-766-2489 ext 336 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
jparks@scparks.org |
| WEBSITE: |
www.somersetcountyparks.org |
|
| DATE: |
Sunday, April 25th, 2010 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
3rd Annual Earth Day Event - Party for the Planet! |
| COUNTY: |
Bergen |
| TIME(S): |
10 am to 4 pm |
| LOCATION: |
Bergen County Zoo
216 Forest Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652 |
| COST: |
Free |
| AUDIENCE: |
General public |
| CONTACT: |
Liz Carletta |
| DESCRIPTION: |
We're having a party - and you're invited! Join the Party for the Planet at the Bergen County Zoo on Sunday, April 25th. Visit the exhibitors throughout the zoo or attend a special program in the Education Center to discover ways to connect to your local environment. Learn about eco-friendly products, programs and services available in our area.
Everyone loves a good party and there's no better place to celebrate than with the fabulous animals that make our beautiful planet the awe-inspiring place that it is. Come celebrate with us - and bring your friends and family along! Admission to the zoo and all activities are free. |
| PHONE#: |
201-262-3771 x 125 Fax: 201-986-1788 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
lcarletta@co.bergen.nj.us |
| WEBSITE: |
www.co.bergen.nj.us/parks/Parks/Zoo.htm |
|
| DATE: |
May 23, 2010 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
6th Annual Sparta Mountain Day |
| COUNTY: |
Sussex |
| TIME(S): |
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| LOCATION: |
Ryker's Lake in Sparta, NJ |
| COST: |
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| AUDIENCE: |
General public |
| CONTACT: |
Mitch Morrison |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Sparta Mountain Day is a celebration of our incredible forest ecosystems and our health. We offer hikes, bird walks, geo-caching, mountain biking, mining tours, environmental presentations and discussions, environmental arts and crafts, etc. We are proud to announce that the NJ Audubon Society has chosen the Sparta Mountain Day organization as the 2009 winner of the Richard Kane Award for Volunteer Excellence!! |
| PHONE#: |
973.222.4703 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
mmorrison@nac.net |
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