L.A. Environmental Education Fair

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, 91007
Saturday, March 13, 2010
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Garden Admission (Adults $8.00; Students and Seniors $6.00; Children Ages 5-12 $3.00; Children under 5 and Members FREE)
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Experience a greener tomorrow at The Los Angeles County Arboretum during the L.A. Environmental Fair on Saturday, March 13, 2010. Discover the latest hands-on activities, ready-to-use lesson ideas, and useful resources that are easily incorporated into everyday life from leading organizations that promote environmental education and awareness. Lively entertainment with music, crafts, hands-on activities, and storytelling will make this a fun-filled day for all. Visit wild animals, pick-up a free pine seedling, participate in environmental challenges, and take an “Eco-Tour” to some of the unique areas of the Arboretum. Joinin on a free workshops designed to teach families and children ways that they can help make the world a little greener!

The Ecological Treasure Hunt is open to students in grades 4 through 12. Using a map and compass, teams will explore the ecological treasures of The Arboretum. Participants are challenged to answer questions about the world of nature. The Eco Hunt is also open to the public. Contact Gary Widdison, (562) 922-6889 to participate.

Sponsors of this event are the City of Arcadia, Los Angeles County Office of Education, CREEC-LA, Girl Scouts, Mt. Wilson–Vista Council, Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Forestry Division, Los Angeles County Office of Education, Los Angeles County Outdoor Science School, Los Angeles Zoo, and TreePeople.

Photo by rento.rm