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Events - Celebrate Earth Day - April 19, 2008

 

2008 Earth Day Sponsors:

Waste Management
KUHF.FM Houston Public Radio

Mark your calendar to bring the family out to enjoy Earth Day at the Arboretum, Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Learn about earth-friendly products from local companies and organizations, find out about recycling opportunities in Houston and have fun with the family with activities such as face-painting and making crafts from recycled materials.

  • Locally Grown compost and mulch sale
  • Organic Produce Market
  • Live music
  • Refreshments
  • Kids Zip line

Bring your camera to take pictures with HANC the Owl, Lucky Ladybug, and ReUseIt Wisely!

Parking is limited; take advantage of our complimentary tram service to and from satellite parking, just 1/4 mile east of the Arboretum entrance.

Start Earth Day with Breakfast with the Birds - April 19 at 7 a.m.

Enjoy a guided early morning bird walk followed by breakfast provided by Whole Foods Market.
Cost: Free for members;
Non-members - $10.
Reservations are required.

Avangard Innovative
Gulf Coast Recycling

Other sponsors:

Twin Oaks Cleaners
McDugald-Steele
Green Mountain Energy

Earth Friendly Vendors and Organizations:

Smith & Hawken
New Living
Keep Houston Beautiful
Wabash Antiques & Feed
METRO
Pat Greer's Kitchen
Green Market @ Discovery Green

Central City Co-op
Green by Adeline
Soils Alive
REI
Houston Audubon Society
Urban Harvest

City of Houston Solid Waste Dept.

Gulf Coast Master Naturalists

Marian Bell’s Healthy Lifestyles

The Pet Patrol

Memorial Park Conservancy

Solar car races Lucky Ladybug

 

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