Earth Day 2010

EARTH DAY 2010

BARTLETT NATURE CENTER
http://www.bartlettparks.com/Nature-Center/general.asp
Location: James "Pate" Philip State Park, Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W.
Stearns Rd., Bartlett
847-608-3100

Saturday, April 24 • 12 noon to 4 pm (Rain or Shine!) FREE!

Our Earth ~ Our Future
Party with the planet! Come celebrate Earth Day’s 40th birthday with The Bartlett Nature Center and Bartlett Parks Foundation at our 10th annual Earth Day event.
There will be a wide variety of educational exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities. Fun for the entire family tree!

What is Earth Day?
Founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson of the United States, Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970 in the United States. He believed strongly that education is the key to changing people’s attitudes about the environment and he devoted much of his energy to that challenge.
Across the United States, 20 million people and thousands of local schools and communities participated in the first Earth Day. The huge turnout for the first Earth Day made it the largest organized celebration in the history of the United States. Everyone got involved and since then, Earth Day has spread all over the planet.
Today Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. On Earth Day, we remember to appreciate nature and learn ways to protect our environment.
The world around us is always changing, and so is our Earth Day celebration! One thing that hasn’t changed – this event is FREE! No reservation required.
For more information on how to become a sponsor or participant call The Bartlett Nature Center @ 847-608-3100.