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Earth Day 2005

35th Anniversary Celebration at
Ann Arbor's Farmers Market
on Sunday, April 24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- February 17, 2005

blue green globeFor the third consecutive year, Ann Arbor’s Earth Day Festival is at the Farmers Market in the Kerrytown District on Sunday, April 24 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. The public is invited to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Earth Day with free entertainment, live animal demonstrations, displays and hands-on activities for all ages. Exhibit areas will feature alternative energy ideas, non-profit environmental organizations, area artisans and vendors of Earth-friendly products.

Throughout the afternoon, Earth centered entertainment is offered by local musicians. Additional highlights include story-telling, presentations by the River Raisin Raptor Center and face painting. At 2 pm, an All Species Parade will wind through the market with costumed individuals representing various animals, plants and other species. Interested parade participants simply meet at Sculpture Plaza, at the corner of Catherine and 4th Avenue. Costumes are encouraged and free face painting is available.

Ride your bike, take the bus or walk to the Earth Day Festival at the Farmers Market to make transportation as energy efficient as possible. Free parking is also available throughout the downtown area on Sundays, but parking will not be available at the Farmers Market. Stop by the registration table to pick up an orientation map and a passport, which will guide you through the Earth Day activities.

Earth Day admission is FREE due to the generous grant from Secure EcoShred, who will be performing on-site free shredding for all Earth Day Festival visitors. Coordinators from several area organizations and businesses help to produce this wonderful event. The Annual Earth Day Festival is an experience for youth and their families to have fun while discovering new ways to make Earth Day every day. Come celebrate with us!

For more information, contact:
Brook Wilke,
Materials Recovery Facility Education Center Coordinator
(734) 994-4722

 

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