Halifax Earth Day Extravaganza April 26
A few weeks ago I wrote about the Art on the Lawn Event in the Town of Halifax. I introduced you to Rebecca Ramey who plans events through the Halifax Village Association and who is also the Town of Halifax Events Planner. Former and the current events planners put forth a great deal of creativity and effort into bringing quality community events to this little Southern Virginia town. Earth Day 2014 was this Tuesday, April 22, and to celebrate, the Town of Halifax will host The Halifax Earth Day Extravaganza at the Halifax Farmers Market Saturday, April 26, from 10 until 3pm. Let's show Mother Earth how much we care by learning environmentally friendly techniques that even children can understand and implementing them in ways that are practical, enjoyable, and responsible.
Rebecca modeling the "Enjoy Don't Destroy" Earth Day T-Shirt
At the Halifax Earth Day Extravaganza:
- Tutorials/Presentations
Windows/Insulation/Energy Savings
How to Compost
Vermitaculture (How to build a worm composter.)
Southside Master Gardeners: Creating a backyard bird habitiat.
Make your own green household cleaners.
Halifax Tire: Impact of Tire Pressure on Gas Efficiency
Dan River Basin Association
The Southside Master Gardener Association will be on hand to teach everyone how to create a backyard bird habitat. Children will also have the opportunity to plant a tree whip into a pot. This photo is of the SMGA award winning booth at the Halifax County Fair.
- Passive Demonstrations
Eco Cars/ Golf Carts on DIsplay
Green Products
County Recycling Information
Library Book Display, Kids Coloring Station
Gateway Project
Display of Bee Friendly Plants by Abbott's Farm Supply
Erosion Demonstration
Staunton River State Park
Hite Insurance Backyard Invertebrate Habitat from Wood Pallets
Backyard Invertebrate Habitat
- Get Your Shred On!
Free paper Shredding and Recycling.
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Up to 100lb per homeowner/business
Brought to you by the Halifax Improvement Council.
- Children's Activities
Make a Cheerio Bird Feeder
Create a Terrarium in an Old Jar
Bubble Blowing using Sticks, Yarn, Water Bottles, and Old Socks
Create an Earth Day "Washer" Necklace
Digging in the Dirt
Plant a Seed
Master Gardeners: Plant a tree whip.
- Games
Earth Day Scavenger Hunt Around Town
Race to Recycle (Beat the clock!)
Catch Ball Made from Old Jugs
Bowling with Water Bottles
Ring Toss from Recycles
Did I mention the food? Bare Bones is coming back for Earth Day! Robert is planning on healthy options for kids with sourcing from locals farmers he works with. Can you say baked parmesan panko crusted chicken nuggets? Kale chips? Chicken sausage? They will be setting up early to offer breakfast fare at the Farmers Market.
Happy Earth Day! Hope to see you there!
These photos and this information were used with permission of the Earth Day Extravaganza.
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