Earth Day in the Park to Provide Array of Activities
WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies (April 3, 2012) – The City of Winter Park and Rollins College present “Earth Day in the Park” on Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Central Park. Winter Park Mayor Kenneth W. Bradley and Rollins College President Lewis Duncan will address attendees at 11 a.m. from the main stage.
Founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970, Earth Day is designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the earth’s environment. Winter Park’s celebration will showcase how the City of Winter Park and Rollins College are working to make Winter Park more sustainable. Attendees will learn how the city is working toward achieving the Florida Green Building Coalition’s Green Local Government Platinum certification; an effort spearheaded by the Environmental Review and Keep Winter Park Beautiful boards.
“Earth Day in the Park” will provide educational workshops focused on recycling, native landscaping, growing organic food, and awareness of endangered species. Music will be provided by the Rollins College Music Department led by Dr. John Sinclair. Additional music and a live broadcast will be provided WPRK, the radio station of Rollins College.
The city’s Forestry Division will have certified arborists in attendance to answer questions and they will perform a live tree-planting demonstration with a 25-foot tall Live Oak at 11:30 a.m. near the main stage. The division will also give away an array of 3-gallon containerized trees for city residents to plant at home (proof of city residency will be requested). A rope course will be available for anyone willing to try their hand at ascending/descending a tree.
Additional FREE sustainability events earlier that week include:
- Monday, April 16, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
“The Synergy of Sustainability: Campus and Community”
Rollins College SunTrust Auditorium
- Wednesday, April 18, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Joel Salatin “Folks, This Ain’t Normal”
Rollins College Bush Science Center Auditorium
- Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
“Making a Difference: An evening with Dr. Jane Goodall”
Rollins College Alfond Sports Center
For more information regarding the Earth Day Celebration, please call 407-599-3364 or visit Earth Day in the Park at www.rollins.edu/earthday.
For information regarding additional events in the City of Winter Park, please visit the city’s official website at www.cityofwinterpark.org.
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