Sunday, April 18, 2010

FREE EVENT - Open to the public!

Join us for the 5th Annual Earth Day in the Junction Celebration on Sunday, April 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This celebration of Earth Day includes a diverse group of exhibitors, children’s activities, live music, demonstrations and food.

• This year’s Earth Day in the Junction Celebration will feature a 5K Run/Walk beginning at 10:00 a.m.

• Enjoy live music throughout the day featuring Mary McAdams from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Kalimbaman – Strolling Minstrel from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

• Stretch your mind and body with Yoga with Maggie Rooney from 11:00 - 1:00.

• View live birds of prey with Raptors of Iowa at 11:30, 12:30 and 1:30.

• Make your own Prairie Prints using reused materials with Judi Brown from 1:00 - 2:00.
• Dan Wardell of Iowa Public Television's Kids Clubhouse 1:00 - 2:00.

• Experience the water cycle with Dance of the Water from 2:00 - 4:00.

Entering its 40th year, Earth Day has become a prominent celebration internationally. It was started by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin in 1970 as an environmental protest to call attention to mounting pollution, wildlife endangerment and disregard for natural resources in the United States. In the ‘90s, the recognition of Earth Day went global. In 2006 a group of organizations and businesses with local, regional, national and global sustainability concerns joined forces to create a local event to celebrate Earth Day and promote environmental education and green practices here in the Des Moines area.

Historic Valley Junction, in West Des Moines, is six square blocks of antique and specialty shops, art galleries, fashion boutiques, hair salons, service businesses and restaurants. Many of these businesses will be open to the public during the Earth Day Celebration.

Thank you to all who supported and participated in the

4th Annual Earth Day in the Junction!