Earth Day Celebration 2011 was a true joy of learning and
having a terrific time! The Saturday Event was full of
activities, crafts, entertainment, animals and food!
The weather was a bit chilly and still a little damp in
places, but the alpacas and lambs didn't seem to mind. The
wind tried to rearrange most of the displays from the many
vendors, but a few extra pins, strings and paper weights
seemed to take care of the problem.
Sarrell Dental brought their information, tooth paste and
toothbrushes for the children. The Limestone County
Bee-Keepers had their local honey for sale and displayed a
case of their bees. Habitat for Humanity director, Garth
Lovvorn, was introducing Carissa Williams, who will be the
manager of the new Re-Store which will be opening this
summer.
The Alabama Veterans Museum's Director Sandy Thompson and
secretary Vicki Bedingfield was informing the public of how
WWII was instrumental in teaching people how to recycle
which was a highlight in the history of recycling.
The war efforts demanded much of the resources, leaving
little for the home front. Some items such as metal, rubber
and even certain food items had to be rationed as they were
needed overseas for the war. It became necessary for most
homes to recycle their table scraps, newspapers and other
items, since recycling offered an extra source of materials.
It wasn't until the 1970s that recycling became more
popular again and drop-off recycling centers were
established. The environmental movement had started in the
1960s, and there was beginning to be a greater public
awareness and rising environmental consciousness.
Lynne Hart never disappoints the public when she has her
events! These events not only informative but are a source
of funding for the cause. From her Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby,
Aluminum Can Bash, Cycling to Recycle, Cleaning up our Lakes
and Parks to Earth Day, she is determined to make Athenians
aware and teach them how to live in harmony with our
surroundings and be respectful of them.
Teresa Todd
AthensPlus.com
April 16th, 2011
Visit Keep Athens Limestone Beautiful online at
www.keepathenslimestonebeautiful.com/
Lynne Hart, Executive Coordinator
Ruby McCartney, KALB Secretary
Tel: (256) 233-8728
Fax: (256) 233-8012
Exec. Coordinator's Email:
KeepALBeautiful@att.net
Secretary's Email:
kalbsec@att.net
Marsha Patterson, Recycling Coordinator
Tel: (256) 233-8000
Fax: (256) 233-8012
Email:
Recycling44@yahoo.com
Below are the
activities at the Earth Day Celebration:
MAIN STAGE
| Alex Lane -
Instrumental Guitar |
| Southern
Splendor Chorus - Barbershop Harmony |
| Herp Journey:
Native Reptiles and Amphibians |
| Just Down the
Road - Bluegrass |
| Raptor Trek:
Birds of Prey Experience |
SHOW AND TELL TENT
How to Build a
Rain Barrel
Presented by Sandy and Dwight Bass |
Easy-Care
Planting in a Strawberry Pot
Presented by Barbara Newman |
Affordable
Green Building and Remodeling
Presented by: Debra Miller |
How to Dispose
of Latex Paint
Presented by: Lynne Hart |
KIDS' KORNER
| Storytelling |
Puppets: The
Story of Dody, an extinct Dodo Bird
Marti Felgar, Christian Puppeteer |
| Environmental
Bingo |
| Storytelling |
| Environmental
Bingo |
