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EarthFest 

Main Stage Schedule

Please note that the following list of Main Stage events reflects our 2011 event. A new list of Main Stage programming for 2012 will be added in the near future.

 

EarthFest 2011 Main Stage Schedule

Reminder: The EarthFest Main Stage is located toward the back of the Ambler Campus (Exhibit Area 1 on the event map). It may take you a little longer to walk there, so plan accordingly!

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9:45 a.m.
Welcome

Dr. Teresa Scott Soufas, Dean, Temple University College of Liberal Arts

William Parshall, Executive Director, Temple University Ambler

Dr. Jeff Featherstone, Director, Center for Sustainable Communities

Melissa Magee, Action News Meteorologist,
6-ABC, Main Stage Host

 

10:05 a.m.

Philadelphia Zoo

“Born in the USA

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!

From Sea turtles to polar bears, many animals call the U.S. home. In this interactive program, students will explore a variety of local habitats and learn how their choices can help protect these fascinating places and the creatures that share our home.

 

10:45 a.m.

Wondergy

“CoolScience”

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!

 

11:25 a.m.

Presentation: “Commitment to Sustainability Award”

Presented to: Palisades High School

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 2011 recipient is Palisades High School!

 

11:40 a.m.

The Franklin Institute

“The Weather Show”

How to Build a Storm: The Weather Show

Lightning, twisters and hail — oh my! The Franklin Institute's How to Build a Storm: The 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.

 

12:25 a.m.

Presentation: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Junior Flower Show Awards

Presented by: Pam Snyder, Chair, Kids Grow Expo, and Drew Becher, President, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

The Kids Grow Expo, featuring the Junior Flower Show, is a horticultural exhibition by and for school age children in the greater Philadelphia region.

Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society as an educational project, the Expo creates an awareness of horticulture and the natural environment and encourages active participation of youth in growing, gardening, and related activities.

The Kids Grow Expo theme for 2011, "Magical, Mystical Trees," will intrigue and inspire classroom gardeners and scientists through a variety of tree-related classroom projects.  

The Kids Grow Expo partners with Temple University Ambler EarthFest allowing youngsters to celebrate Earth Day with a number of activities and interactive displays related to environmental awareness.

12:40 p.m.

Elmwood Park Zoo

“Defense!”

The Elmwood Park Zoo will present a half hour live animal show called "Defense!" 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 animal defenses! It's a dangerous world out there! Find out how animals use their special skills and physical adaptations to protect themselves in the wild!

 

1:10 p.m.

Richard McLaughlin

“The Eco Man”

Rounding out the Main Stage entertainment for 2011, teacher and environmentalist Richard McLaughlin, guitar in hand, will share important information and tips through song on being environmentally aware and eco-friendly. Be sure to sing along with the Eco Man!

 

Garden Tours will depart from the "Planting the Seeds of Learning" tent near the Hilda Justice Building at 10 a.m. and noon. PLEASE SEE YOUR EVENT MAP FOR DETAILS (COMING SOON!).

 

“Plant One Million” Tree Planting: To celebrate the beginning of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Plant One Million Campaign, Temple University Ambler and PHS will plant a tree near the Red Barn Gym at 1 p.m.