Earth Day Celebration

 
 
 


There will be three classrooms set-up for this event.  The outside classroom, the inside classroom and the inside front workshop.  This schedule will be updated weekly, so check back for updates so that you may plan your day accordingly. Visit the Class Descriptions, Instructor Bios, and other activities for more information.  All workshops are FREE unless otherwise noted.  Class times and topics subject to change.

Opening Ceremony- Main Stage, Court Street- 10am

Haines City Mayor Roy Tyler

State Representative Kelli Stargel

County Commissioner Edwin Smith


Outside Classroom- Room A

10:10am-  Using Rain Barrels

11:10am-  Florida Friendly Landscaping

12:10pm-  The Slow Food Movement

1:10pm-  Composting

2:00pm-  Benefits of Earthworms

3:00pm-  Organic Gardening

4:00pm-  Micro Irrigation

5:00pm-  Using Rain Barrels

6:00pm-  Florida Friendly Landscaping


Inside Classroom-Room B

10:30am-  Hidden Rivers of Florida Movie

12:00pm-  Beneficial Bugs

  1:00pm-  The Meatrix Movie

   2:15pm-  Hidden Dangers in Kids’ Meals Movie

  3:00pm-  Tips for Saving Water Inside

  3:30pm-  Choosing the Right Low Flow Toliet

   

Inside Front Workshop- Room C

10:30am-  Making herbal salves and oils

11:30am- Step by Step Guide to Starting a Garden

  2:15pm- Choosing Healthy Food:  Local, Organic & In Between

3:15pm-  Intro to Aquaponics


In addition to workshops, various exhibits will happen throughout the day.  Visit Other Activities and our Exhibitor/Vendor page to find out what else is happening.


There are a few vendor spaces still available.  Call Wendimere Reilly at 863-419-8584 for more details.


Don’t miss out on Earth Day Celebration 2010.  Book your sponsorship and vendor space now for 2009 pricing.


Reduce--Reuse--Recycle

Take the Pledge Today!

 

Earth Day is one of the signature events at The Health Chic House.  Our event is held in partnership with the Haines City Park and Rec Dept, and Main Street. 


This event has been made possible through a generous grant from the Southwest Florida Water Management Peace and Alafia River Basin Boards, sponsorship by Florida Refuse and other local patrons.

2009 Event Schedule

Saturday, April 11, 10am-6pm