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Apr 17, 2010
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Earth Week 2010
Apr 16, 2010 - Apr 24, 2010Martinsville and Henry County
Earth Week is a series of programs, events, and festivals conducted annually the Saturday before Earth Day through the Saturday after Earth Day. The purpose is to celebrate Earth Day and learn about the wonderful programs and actions that are taking place in the community, even learn ways that you can go green in your life. This year we will be conducting guided hikes, an environmental expo, presentations, crafts, a Screen on the Green, a 5K, among other very exciting activities. We will be closing this event with the 40th Anniversary Earth Day Festival!
Download your passport here! http://www.vmnh.net/documents/earthweekpassport2010.pdf
To register for the events or if you have any questions regarding the events please call 276 634 4185
Earth Week Planning Committee: Boy Scouts, Chamber of Commerce Litter Committee, Dan River Basin Association, Friends of Philpott, Henry County Parks and Recreation, Henry County Schools, Henry County/Martinsville Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency, Martinsville City Schools, Martinsville Parks and Recreation, Martinsville YMCA, MHC After 3, New College Institute, Patrick Henry Community College, Piedmont Arts Association, Rives Theatre, SEMMA (Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Aerospace Academy-Martinsville Middle School), Southwestern Piedmont Master Naturalists, Studio 107, US Army Corps of Engineers at Philpott Dam, and Virginia Museum of Natural History
What's Been Here?
Apr 17, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMFrank Wilson Park Stone Shelter
Walk the trails of the Park to look for animal homes, tracks, and scat.
Audience: All Ages
Fee: $5
Contact the museum at discover@vmnh.virginia.gov or 276-634-4185 to register. Pre-registration is required one week prior to each event. Fees must be prepaid or paid in cash on the day of the event.
National Environmental Education Week (EXPO)
Apr 17, 2010 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMPhilpott Lake Park Overlook 1058 Philpott Dam Road
There will be demonstrations and educational displays by area organiztions. Demonstrations include fly tying, casting for kids, kayak information, and more!
This event is FREE and does not require a pre-registration.
All Ages are welcome!
