Thank you to all of our sponsors, speakers and performers, volunteers and community members for making the 4th annual Longmont Earth Day Celebration a huge success!
Longmont Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 21, 2018
10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Longmont Museum: 400 Quail Rd.
**FREE!**
- 20+ Environmental Education booths
- Full day of kid-friendly programming: storytime, climate science talks and films, music and even magic! (FULL PROGRAM BELOW)
- Arts & Crafts room with earth-themed, recycled art creations!
- Food trucks including Samples Bistro, Sol Coffee, High Point Creamery
Program Schedule:
10:15 a.m. Welcome
Abby Driscoll and Kate Collardson, Earth Day Planning Committee Co-Chairs
Brian Bagley, Mayor of Longmont
Polly Christensen, Marcia Martin and Aren Rodriguez, Longmont City Council
Deb Gardner, Boulder County Commissioner
State Representative Jonathan Singer
State Representative Mike Foote
State Senator Matt Jones
10:30 a.m. Earth & Nature Storytime
Children's Librarian Amy Fontenot
Amy will lead a storytime featuring books for children of all ages.
11:00 a.m. Carbon Dioxide, Climate Change, and Civilization
Jim Butler, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
A leading climate scientist will provide a historical perspective of the alarming warming patterns we’re experiencing today. His talk will feature video, imagery and props to educate youth about the human impact of climate change.
11:30 a.m. Songs for the Earth
Hygiene Elementary Choir
The Hygiene Elementary Choir will lead us through songs inspired by the Earth.
12:00 p.m. Our Climate Our Future
Alliance for Climate Education
Join us to learn the facts about climate change and climate justice, hear from peers facing climate impacts, and become directly connected with opportunities to take action.
12:45 p.m. Magic Show
Erica Sodos Magical Enchantress
Erica will emerge as a nature elf from the depths of the forest to share her magical secrets, stories and messages. This show will feature informative and inspiring stories about respecting and honoring Earth, water and animals.
1:30 p.m. Concert
Jeff & Paige
Their exciting fun-filled concerts and CDs are filled with love of the outdoors and ecology, bringing concepts like insect anatomy, energy conservation and plate tectonics to the whole family. Through their live shows and five albums, Jeff and Paige have reached thousands of children with their joyful spirit of play and passion for ecological awareness.
Abby Driscoll and Kate Collardson, Earth Day Planning Committee Co-Chairs
Brian Bagley, Mayor of Longmont
Polly Christensen, Marcia Martin and Aren Rodriguez, Longmont City Council
Deb Gardner, Boulder County Commissioner
State Representative Jonathan Singer
State Representative Mike Foote
State Senator Matt Jones
10:30 a.m. Earth & Nature Storytime
Children's Librarian Amy Fontenot
Amy will lead a storytime featuring books for children of all ages.
11:00 a.m. Carbon Dioxide, Climate Change, and Civilization
Jim Butler, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
A leading climate scientist will provide a historical perspective of the alarming warming patterns we’re experiencing today. His talk will feature video, imagery and props to educate youth about the human impact of climate change.
11:30 a.m. Songs for the Earth
Hygiene Elementary Choir
The Hygiene Elementary Choir will lead us through songs inspired by the Earth.
12:00 p.m. Our Climate Our Future
Alliance for Climate Education
Join us to learn the facts about climate change and climate justice, hear from peers facing climate impacts, and become directly connected with opportunities to take action.
12:45 p.m. Magic Show
Erica Sodos Magical Enchantress
Erica will emerge as a nature elf from the depths of the forest to share her magical secrets, stories and messages. This show will feature informative and inspiring stories about respecting and honoring Earth, water and animals.
1:30 p.m. Concert
Jeff & Paige
Their exciting fun-filled concerts and CDs are filled with love of the outdoors and ecology, bringing concepts like insect anatomy, energy conservation and plate tectonics to the whole family. Through their live shows and five albums, Jeff and Paige have reached thousands of children with their joyful spirit of play and passion for ecological awareness.
Environmental Education Booths:
- Alliance for Climate Education
- Boulder County Parks & Open Space
- Boulder County Sustainability
- Citizens Climate Lobby/Citizens Climate Education
- City of Longmont - Composting, Recycling & Waste Services
- City of Longmont- Sustainability
- Colorado Native Bird Care & Conservation
- Colorado Ocean Coalition
- Colorado Renewable Energy Society
- Eco-Cycle
- Growing Gardens
- Hygiene Elementary
- Longmont Food Rescue
- Ocean First Institute
- Ollin Farms
- People and Pollinators Action Network
- Rocky Mountain Conservancy
- Sierra Club/Boulder Valley ICO
- Southard Solar & Construction
- Stand With Our St. Vrain Creek
- United States Environmental Protection Agency
- UpRoot Colorado
- Wild Bear Nature Center
Jeff & Paige to Headline Longmont Earth Day Celebration
(Performance at 1:30 p.m.)
- Still accepting sponsors. See below and contact us for more information.
- Contact us for questions about programming, or participating as one of our environmental education booths.
- Sign up to volunteer! (All volunteers will receive a complimentary event t-shirt* and food and beverages throughout the day.)
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Earth Champion ($1,000)
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Resource Conservationist ($500):
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Environmental Advocate ($250):
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