Earth Day Coalition’s EarthFest 2009

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Earth Day Coalition’s EarthFest 2009 is the Longest Running Earth Day Celebration in the Country

On Sunday, April 19 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Earth Day Coalition will present our 20th annual EarthFest celebration. The event is Ohio’s largest environmental education event; it draws between 15 and 50 thousand area activists, educators, business people, and thrill seekers each spring.  The event also coincides with the 40th anniversary (or antiversary as we like to call it) of the Cuyahoga River fire of 1969, and will highlight the incredible work the city has done since then to clean up our river and bring it back to life.

EarthFest 2009 will feature well over 160 exhibitors working to create sustainable environmental solutions in areas like Clean Transportation, Alternative Energy, Green Home Improvement, and Local and Organic Foods. Other exhibit and activity areas will feature groups working in the ecological non-profit sector, environmental
science, and children’s education. Live entertainment will play all day, and everyone who attends will have a chance to earn great prizes and take home free giveaways.

Get involved!  VOLUNTEER!  (Free admission for ALL VOLUNTEERS)

EarthFest is a true community event, and has enjoyed the help of hundreds of volunteers each year. Help keep Cleveland in the national spotlight on Earth Day by becoming a part of EarthFest! Attend one of Earth Day Coalition’s Volunteer Orientations to find out how you can play your part:

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2009      10 am - 11:30 am @ Cleveland Metroparks Zoo -- this is the ONLY Orientation being held at the Zoo-- admission and parking are free for this Orientation and walking tour.
Please rsvp for a seat and further instructions, by calling Dolores at 216.281.6468 ext. 221.

Three additional Orientations will be:

Saturday, February 21, 2009     10 - 11:30 am @ Carnegie West Library
Monday, March 16, 2009          6 - 7:30 pm @ Carnegie West Library
Saturday, April 4, 2009         10 - 11:30 am @ Carnegie West Library


The Carnegie West Branch of the Cleveland Public Library is located at 1900 Fulton Road, Cleveland, in the Ohio City neighborhood (just north of the intersection of Fulton Road and Lorain Avenue). There is ample
free parking on the street, or in the St. Patrick's lot at the corner of West 38th St. and Bridge Avenue (behind the library).

PLEASE RSVP FOR AN ORIENTATION DATE and get more info. by calling Dolores Watson at 216.281.6468 ext. 221.  Feel free to visit our webpage at www.earthdaycoalition.org for further updtes.

Venturing Award UPDATE!!!!

Congratulations are in order for Anna McDonough, President of Crew 662!!! Anna is one of two youth recipients of this year's Venturing Leadership Awards, presented by the Greater Cleveland Council. Anna will receive her award at the Council Recognition Dinner on Sunday March 8, 2009 (Windows on the River Restaurant).

2009 Venturing Leadership Award Nomination Information

Venturing Leadership Awards have been presented to 6 adults and 6 youth over the last 5 years:  based on our number of units, we could award as many as 3 each of these each year, but we must have nominations (see attached form).  Even exceptional leadership at the unit level should be considered.  Active participation in the VOA certainly raises the visibility of candidates but is not a requirement.   For those who nominated someone who didn’t get it last year, please submit updated nominations.

Past recipients:

Notice that both Youth and Adult are honored each year.