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9:45 a.m. |
Dr. James W. Hilty, Dean, Temple University Ambler
Dr. Jeff Featherstone, Director, Center for Sustainable Communities
Erica Grow, Meteorologist, 6-ABC
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10:00 a.m. |
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The Philadelphia Zoo’s animals don’t just stay in Philadelphia! Through the Zoo’s “Zoo On Wheels” program, traveling naturalists bring animals and bio-facts to students from pre-school through 12th grade for an educational and exciting encounter with wildlife! Be a part of the Zoo on Wheels!
This interactive program offers a wonderful introduction to the diverse world of birds. Meet hawks, owls, macaws, and more and learn about the exciting new McNeil Avian Center opening this summer at the Philadelphia Zoo!
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10:45 a.m. |
Presented in part by the Sigma Chi Delta Sorority |
Hammer a nail into solid wood with a banana? Blow up a balloon ... from the outside? Wondergy will help you explore how matter changes from solid to liquid to gas with liquid nitrogen.
At 320 degrees below zero, it’s the coolest stuff around!
Topics of this fascinating presentation will include: molecules, thermal motion, heat transfer, air pressure, density, physical changes, and more!
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11:15 a.m. |
Presented to: Methacton High School Electric Car Club |
The Commitment to Sustainability Award is presented each year to a school, student organization, or educator that has shown an exemplary commitment to the environment and environmental stewardship through educational programs, events, and grassroots initiatives.
The 2009 recipient is the Methacton High School Electric Car Club.
The organization, with their electric car named the "Lorax" after the popular Dr. Seuss character, seeks to
"educate the public, one car at a time, about sustainable energy."
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11:30 a.m. |
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Lightning, twisters and hail — oh my! The Franklin’s Weather Show reveals the science of weather … to the extreme. Where does our weather come from, and what factors make it a sunny day or a blustery one?
We’ll make a cloud, explore thunder and lightning, and even create snow. We promise a stormy ending to this show as we demonstrate the power of a tornado!
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12:15 p.m. |
Presented by: Pam Snyder, Chair, Kids Grow Expo, and Flossie Narducci, PHS Special Events Coordinator |
EarthFest partner the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Kids Grow Expo - which includes educational exhibits, service learning projects, and competitive classes as part of the Junior Flower Show - is an integral part of the event each year.
Trees can make a world of difference in our lives and serve as the inspiration for the 2009 Kids Grow Expo theme, "Trees, Please." Trees are our friends, especially for children. They view trees as a shady retreat on a hot summer day, a sturdy foundation for a swing or clubhouse, or the perfect spot to become invisible in a game of hide and seek.
Our hope is that "Trees, Please" will expand a child's view to see trees as a natural resource that provides us with fresh air, building material and paper, and a shelter for wildlife.
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12:30 p.m. |
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The Elmwood Park Zoo will present a half hour live animal show called "Back from the Brink - Wildlife Success Stories" in addition to presenting interactive "animal biofacts" at their exhibitor booth that help promote the zoo's mission - to foster an appreciation of wildlife and their habitats that will ensure active participation in conservation.
This year's exhibit and show will focus on animals that have been rescued by the Endangered Species Act such as eagles, alligators, black footed ferrets, and peregrine falcons.
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1:00 p.m. |
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Joining the EarthFest Main Stage activities for 2009 is the Schuylkill Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic! Rehabilitation Clinic educator will share some of the animals' personal stories and natural histories in addition to exploring how people can positively and negatively affect local wildlife.
Formed in 1987, The Schuylkill Center’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic (SWRC) is in operation to care for injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife native to southeastern Pennsylvania and release them back into their natural habitat. At SWRC, medical treatment and temporary refuge are provided for native birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians in need. In fact, since the department’s creation, over 40,000 animals have been treated!
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Garden Tours will depart from between Dixon Hall and the Hilda Justice Building on the hour beginning at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon.
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