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Main Stage Schedule
April 20, 2007
| 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome to EarthFest!
James Duffy and Amy Alderson, EarthFest Coordinators
Dr. James W. Hilty, Dean, Temple
University Ambler
Dr. Jeff Featherstone, Director, Center for
Sustainable Communities at Temple University
Ambler
Justin Lock, Meteorologist, CN8, The Comcast
Network,
Main Stage Host |
| 9:45
a.m. |
The
Philadelphia Zoo
"Born in the USA - Fascinating Creatures Found
in the United States"
Be a part of the Zoo on Wheels! This interactive
program focuses on the most fascinating creatures
found in the United States and highlights how to
protect the animals that share out home. |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Pennridge High School
"There's Still Time - Environmental Puppet
Show"
Everyone can make a difference when it comes to
protecting and conserving the environment! There's
still time! Find out what part you can play during
this vibrant puppet show created, produced, and
performed by the students of Pennridge High
School.
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| 11:00
a.m. |
Presentation:
"The Commitment to Sustainability Award"
Presented to the
Souderton Area High School SAVE (Students Against
Violating the Earth) Student Organization
During
EarthFest 2007, SAVE, in addition to being a school
exhibitor, will be presented with the first
“EarthFest Commitment to Sustainability Award.” SAVE
seeks to
“promote the preservation of our
natural world by encouraging appreciation,
understanding, and responsible use of the
environment. Our goal is to create a sustainable
world by spreading information about environmental
problems and encouraging appropriate public
involvement in the solutions to those problems.”
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| 11:15
a.m. |
The Franklin Institute
"How to Build a Storm: The Weather Show"
Lightning, twisters and hail—oh my! This new show
reveals the science of weather...to the extreme.
Where does our weather come from, and what factors
make it a sunny day or a blustery one? We'll make
a cloud, explore thunder and lightning, and even
create snow. We promise a stormy ending to this
show as we demonstrate the power of a tornado.
The science
concepts presented include, the water
cycle, thermodynamics, air masses, and fronts.
Presented by Rohm and
Haas Company - Spring House Technical Center |
| Noon |
Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society Junior Flower Show Awards
Jane Pepper, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
President
Flossie
Narducci, Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society Special Events Coordinator
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| 12:15
p.m. |
Justin Lock, Meteorologist, "Your
Morning," CN8, The Comcast Network
"Global Warming - An Interactive Debate"
During EarthFest 2007, Main Stage Host Justin Lock
will will
take a close look at all sides of the global warming
issue and provide students new ways to explore the
topic. He will lead an
interactive discussion with students about the
issues related to global warming in addition to
providing insight into the meteorology field. Don't
miss this opportunity to share your thoughts about
this important, hot button issue! |
| 1:00
p.m. |
Elmwood
Park Zoo
"Live Animals and Biofacts"
Learn about the many animals that call the Elmwood
Park Zoo in Norristown home and see some of the
zoo's residents up close! Learn how to become an
active participant in conservation! |
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Garden Tours
will depart from between Dixon Hall and Hilda
Justice Building on the hour beginning at 10 a.m.,
11 a.m., and noon.
Learning
Center Tours will begin at the Learning Center
front door at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
The Academy
Award-winning documentary, An Inconvenient
Truth, will be shown in the Learning Center
Auditorium throughout the day. |
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