JEA - 2009 Earth Day Jacksonville Ecology Fair

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Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at The Jacksonville Landing

Earth Day poster Earth Day 2009: Love the Earth

Earth Day is an annual event focusing on environmental sustainability, solutions and education. Join Jacksonville in celebrating the planet we all call home.

Click here to get a preview of activities planned for 2009 Earth Day!

Support the Earth Day Jacksonville Ecology Fair with the purchase of an Earth Day Shirt featuring this year’s logo. Click here for shirt sale locations.

Click here to volunteer to lend a hand on Earth Day!

2009 Earth Day Children’s Activities

Earth Day Binders
Decorate a reusable three ring binder using environmental stickers made from peel and stick vinyl.
Book Marks
Create your own duck bookmark using a wooden ice cream spoon and a yellow pom pom or paint a regular bookmark of your own.
Foam Creatures
Use sequins, paint and other items to make fun creatures made from carpet foam and mount on a stick.
Sun Catchers
Create your own sun catcher using acrylic pieces and permanent markers.
CD Snail
A recycled CD transforms into a snail to show your friends.
CD Photo Frames
Use a CD case to create a special Mother’s Day card or other artwork to be display proudly.
Sun Visors
Protect your face from the sun as you design your own visor using ink stamps on colored file folders then add elastic to easily wear.
Chirping Chicks
Using plastic cups, paper strips, felt pieces, wiggle eyes, string and a piece of sponge, create your own chirping chick that will cheep at your desire.
Face Painting
Face painters will be on hand to turn your face into a work of art.
Friendship Bracelets
Turn braided cord, plastic pieces and pony beads to create a friendship bracelet to share with someone special.
Enviro Gift Boxes and Note Cards
Colored file folders turn into your hand designed gift box and stationery. Add your own designs.
Earth Day Bags
Color a brown grocery bag with an Earth Day message. Use this bag to collect all the great handouts from various exhibitors located down the length of the Jacksonville Landing.

On-Stage Entertainment

10:00 a.m.	Welcome to Earth Day 2008	Radio Disney
10:05 – 10:15 a.m.	Radio Disney Games
10:15 – 10:45 a.m.	JEA Theater “The Search for a Better Light”	Children's Stage
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.	Navy Band
11 – 11:30 a.m.	Jacksonville Zoo Owl Encounter	Children's Stage
11:45 – 12:15	Everlife	Radio Disney Music
11:45 – 12:15	Radio Disney Earth Day Fun	Children's Stage
12:25 – 1:00 p.m.	Earth Day Awards Ceremony
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.	JEA Theater “The Search for a Better Light”	Children's Stage
1:00 – 1:15 p.m.	Radio Disney Games
1:15 – 1:45 p.m.	Radio Disney Earth Day Fun	Children's Stage
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.	Showtime USA	Performing Arts/Dance
2:00 – 2:30 p.m.	JEA Theater “The Search for a Better Light”	Children's Stage
2:45 – 3:15 p.m.	Radio 80	Blues/Rock
2:45 – 3:00 p.m.	Radio Disney Earth Day Fun	Children's Stage
3:20 – 3:35 p.m.	Prize Drawings	Radio Disney
3:35 – 4:00 p.m.	Everlife	Radio Disney Music

2009 Earth Day T-Shirt Sale

Advance sales are only $8 each. T-shirts sold on the day of the event are $10 each.

Downtown Farmer’s Market (Hemming Plaza)
Friday, April 17
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 18
Earth Day Ecology Fair
at The Jacksonville Landing (2 Independent Dr.)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(shirts will cost $10 at the Ecology Fair)

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