Officials from the Chattahoochee Nature Center announced today that the date for this year’s Earth Day Kids Fest is set for Saturday, April 14, 2012. The annual event is a highly motivational, action packed and fun eco-event where children learn how to become great stewards of the planet Earth.
Lynn McIntyre, Director of Community Relations for CNC says…
We are very excited to offer this service again to families in Atlanta and hope that everyone will join us for Earth Day Kids Fest in 2012.
The goal of Earth Day Kids Fest 2012 at the Chattahoochee Nature Center is to encourage children and adults to take individual actions as a part of the Earth Day Network’s “Billion Acts of Green”. Through engaging, hands-on activities and live performances, kids are given the power to lead the way in preserving and protecting the planet’s natural resources and biological diversity. Held on the grounds of the Chattahoochee Nature Center, this exciting, family experience is brought to the community by the Macy’s Foundation as presenting sponsor, with Comcast and the Atlanta Journal Constitution serving as media sponsors.
The day will offer a fantastic array of “edutainment” to engage and entertain families in Atlanta. The morning begins with a handshake and photo opportunity with the world’s first and only eco-superhero, Captain Planet. Laughing Pizza returns to the Earth Day stage with a power packed musical performance (and maybe a few songs from their new movie!). Things get a little wild with live native animal presentations by CNC.
In addition, CNC officials promise face painting and canoe paddling on the pond, and some new famous faces. A green Eco-Village marketplace provides guests a place to peruse an array of earth-friendly household goods and ideas to green both homes and businesses. Numerous local organizations help attendees explore eco-themes and get in the spirit to “Be a Planeteer.”
Admission for Earth Day 2012 is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $5 for children. Kids under two are free. Ride a bike from home to receive free admission. Parking is limited, but a complimentary shuttle bus service from St. Francis School near the corner of Willeo/Azalea and Highway 120 will be available.
The Chattahoochee Nature Center is still accepting green sponsors for the 2012 Earth Day Kids Fest. For more information on this annual family-friendly event, contact the Captain Planet Foundation at (404) 522.4270 or Rebecca Gilbert at (770) 992-2055 x 236.
About Chattahoochee Nature Center:
The Chattahoochee Nature Center is located at 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell, GA. It’s dedicated to introducing people to the ecology of the Chattahoochee River watershed. It works to provide a learning environment that allows people to better understand their impact on the natural world and to make informed decisions. Please visit CNC online at www.chattnaturecenter.org.
About the Captain Planet Foundation:
As an offshoot of the critically acclaimed carton series, Captain Planet and the Planeteers, the Captain Planet Foundation's mission is to support hands-on, environmental endeavors for children and youth in grades K-12. CPF is committed to making a global impact, with a history of having funded over 2,500 innovative projects throughout the United States and around the world. For more information, visit www.captainplanetfdn.org.
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