Sunday, April 22, 2012

FREE EVENT!

Join us for the 7th Annual Earth Day in the Junction Celebration on Sunday, April 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 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 11:00 a.m.  The Children's Fun Run will begin at 12:00pm.

• The Hybrid Mileage Contest will take place at 12:30pm

• Enjoy live music, vendors and entertainment throughout the day!

• Bring your family to visit the Fire Safety House from Blank Children's Hospital. The Fire Safety House provides a hands-on learning tool that prepares children for the unexpected and frightening experiences of a fire. Demonstrations are conducted by firefighters and experienced volunteers.

Entering its 42nd 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 6th Annual Earth Day in the Junction!