Festival Earth presented by Southwood Landscape & Nursery is a joint project of Sustainable Tulsa, Tulsa Parks and Sustainable Green Country. This “party with a purpose” kicks off its first year on April 20, 2008 at Centennial Park, 6th & Peoria from 11am to 4pm. Festival Earth’s goal is to bring leading-edge green products, innovations, services and information into people’s lives and communities. Click here for a map of the event!
Festival Earth is the perfect place to learn how to save the planet, grow the green economy and begin healthier, greener ways of living.
FESTIVAL EARTH HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
• FARMERS MARKET - Farmers and vendors from the Pearl Farmers Market
kickoff the 2008 season!
• FOOD, BEER & WINE GARDEN – Sample food and beverages from locally-owned
and operated businesses.
• LUNDEBY’S ECOBABY GREEN KIDS ZONE - Entertainment featuring a Punch &
Judy Puppet Show and musical performances by area students and activities that
include gardening and eco-friendly, take-home projects.
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Kids Zone Entertainment Schedule
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12:30 p.m.
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Punch & Judy Puppet Show |
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1:30 p.m.
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Eisenhower School Group |
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2:30 p.m.
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Kendall-Whittier World Music Drums Group |
• ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION DEMONSTRATION AREA – Riverside Toyota will have hybrid cars on display and Tulsa Scooters will provide scooters to demo.
• GREEN LEARNING CENTER – Topics in this educational tent include Green Building-new and existing construction and sustainable interiors; Green Living-Make Your Plan and Personal Green Choices and Buy Local - BUY FRESH, BUY LOCAL™, Local Food Systems, OK Food Coop and Community Gardens. Click here for the schedule of speakers.
• NATURE’S SOUND STAGE presented by Wild Birds Unlimited - featuring local bands
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Nature's Sound Stage Entertainment Schedule
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12:00 p.m.
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Klondike 5 |
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1:00 p.m.
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St. Elmer's Fire |
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2:00 p.m.
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What's That |
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3:00 p.m.
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Local Hero |
• GREEN STREET – Learn how to live greener with information provided by local businesses and organizations.
• FREE bike valet!
Festival Earth makes every effort to screen all exhibitors and sponsors to meet the best practices and highest integrity standards for businesses on a green mission. A joint project of several organizations, Sustainable Tulsa, Tulsa Parks, Sustainable Green Country and Renda Broadcasting, Festival Earth brings individuals and businesses together to create sustainable economic solutions for communities and the environment. Festival Earth is a celebration of the positive impact of sustainable living, eco/organic products for personal health and wellness and the importance of critical initiatives like carbon reduction, recycling and renewable energy.
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