Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Earth Day Activities


Looking for ideas to celebrate Earth Day? Check out some of the Earth Day activities around Central Indiana! For activities to take back to your child care facility or class room register for our Make and Take Workshops on April 10th and 24th. Both session will be focusing on recycling. Each workshop is only $5! To register call us at (317) 636-5727.


Earth Day Indiana Festival: At celebration Plaza, featuring 130 environmental and conservation exhibits, plus live music from some of Indiana's best new bands, special activities for kids and good food.

When: April 24th, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: White River State Park, 801 West Washington Street Indianapolis

Cost: Free

For more info call (317) 767-3672


Go Green!: Be kind to the Earth by re-using items to make a craft, learning green habits through songs, games and stories and having an environmentally friendly snack. Ages 3-6

When: April 28th, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Where: Broad Ripple Park, 1550 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis

Cost: $14

For more info call (317) 327-7161


Healthy Habits = Healthy Habitats: Festival will feature demonstrations, displays, entertainment and kid's activities.

When: April 17th, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: Washington Township Community Park, 115 South CR 575 East, Avon

Cost: Free

For more info call (317) 745-0785

1 comment:

Donna W. Guthrie said...

New Episode of MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual FIeld Trips for Kids April 1, 2010


Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of EARTH DAY with a virtual field trip to Colorado's beautiful Aiken Canyon. Kids learn about what they need for a day hike. This three-minute episode includes links to fun websites, the Nature Conservancy, Nature Rocks, The Environmental Kids Club, Planet Pals and Love the Outdoors. Check out the new list of recommended books and a Learning Corner of questions and extended activities about each episode.

MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual Field Trips for Kids (www.meetmeatthecorner.org)
is a series of free educational video pod casts is directed at kids ages 7-12.