(C) = community event(E) = educator opportunities(P) = program
April 2010
Title: Saturday Stream Snapshot (SSS) Citizen Monitoring Program Volunteer Training Description: Volunteers needed collect samples, transport samples to the lab, analyze samples, and enter data into a database.Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., we train new volunteers and give tours of the lab. As a 501(c) 3 organization, we can offer volunteers Community Service Hours. Come join the fun! Date:Saturday April 10, 2010 Time:9:30 – 10:00 am Volunteer Orientation; 10:30 am – 2:30 pm Lab Analyst On-The-Job Training Location: Greenacres River Lab, 211 Railroad Avenue, Loveland, OH 45140 Target Audience:Families; Students Grades 7-12 Cost:Free Contact Person: Anne Lyon Contact Phone: (513) 891-4227 Contact E-mail:alyon@green-acres.org Website:www.green-acres.org
Title: Earth Day 2010: One Earth - One Chance Description: Earth Day Celebration activities this year will include: exhibitors with hands-on displays representing environmental groups, government agencies and businesses; Rock-Climbing Wall, Kayak Paddle Safety Pool, ORSANCO's aquarium; baby animals from Farmer Frank's Sunrock Farms; Mother Earth and story telling; an environmental puppet show; Cincinnati Zoo – Cheetahs; a children’s fashion show with creations made with recycled material; entertainment from local bands throughout the day and much, much more. Date: Saturday April 17, 2010 Time:12 Noon - 6:00 pm Location: Sawyer Point, 720 E. Pete Rose Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202 Target Audience: General Public Cost: Free Contact Person: Cindy Kirchner Contact Phone: (513) 569-7737 Contact E-mail:Kirchmer.cindy@epamail.epa.gov Website: http://www.cincinnatiearthday.com/ and info@earthcoalition.net
Title: 2010 East Fork River Sweep Description: The East Fork of the Little Miami River needs a good spring cleaning! On Saturday, April 25, 2009, beginning at 9 a.m., volunteers of all ages are welcome to walk the riverbanks or use a provided canoe to rid the area of litter and debris, as part of the 18th annual East Fork River Sweep. After spending the morning cleaning up the river, a hot dog lunch will be provided for volunteer’s at all three locations. Garbage bags and work gloves will be provided; volunteers will also receive a free t-shirt. Volunteers should dress appropriately for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring their own sunscreen and mosquito repellant. Date: Saturday April 24, 2010 Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m Location: Meet at East Fork State Park. Clean up efforts will be held at three sites: Valley View on South Milford Road, East Fork State Park, and Stonelick State Park. Target Audience: General Public Cost: Free Contact Person: Becky McClatchey Contact Phone: (513) 734-4323 Contact E-mail: rebecca.mcclatchey@oh.nacdnet.net Website: http://www.eastforkwatershed.org/ Other Information: Upon registering, adults and children will receive a waiver form, which must be signed and returned to East Fork State Park, prior to April 25; to register call East Fork State Park at (513) 734-4323 or download a waiver form at www.oeq.net.
Title: 17th Annual Greater Cincinnati Flower Show Small Wonders Weekend Description: Create memories with your children that will last a lifetime and enjoy a variety of FREE unique activities that encourage kids to learn more about nature and play in their own back yard. Presented by PNC Bank and hosted by Costco Wholesale Foods, Small Wonders Weekend is a wonderful experience for children to enjoy with their parents during the Cincinnati Flower Show at Symmes Township Park. Saturday is Fairy and Frogs Day and Children are encouraged to come dressed in costume, make a fairy wand and receive a free sample of fairy dust to sprinkle in the garden. Date: Saturday April 24- Sunday April 26, 2010 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m Location: Symmes Township Park, 11600 North Lebanon Road, Symmes Township, OH 45140 Target Audience: General Public Cost: Adult General Admission - $16 and chlidren 3-15 $2.00 (children under 3 are free) Contact Person: Contact Phone: (513) 872-9555 Contact E-mail: Website:http://www.cincyflowershow.com/