Celebrate Our Earth Tent

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

You asked for more green themes, and you’ve got them! Just like in 2009, we’ve combined Fool for Art with Chesterfield County’s Environmental Fair. Plus, we’ve invited the Department of Environmental Quality, the James River Advisory Council and many others. See what fun the Celebrate our Earth Tent has in store:

Hands-on Activities with John Tyler & the American Chemical Society

• Learn how to make an environmental difference in just 15 minutes with Chesterfield’s Anti-Litter Program.
• See and hear how Fleet Maintenance uses bio fuels and alternative fuel vehicles to keep the county running.
• Learn about backyard composting with the Department of Environmental Quality.
• Be smart and good to the planet when you learn how to properly dispose of hazardous household chemicals with the help of the environmental division.
• Discover the resources available at Chesterfield County’s public libraries, "your place for arts, culture and information."
• Explore displays and tables on energy, environmental engineering, watersheds and earth-friendly products. Plus, learn about solar and reusable energy.
• See how Kidz R Cookin, a traveling healthy cooking school, can plant the seeds of health in children, youth and families and get you in a "green routine."
• Get involved in watershed clean-up efforts with Friends of Chesterfield’s Riverfront.
• Hear about the cleanup events and efforts coordinated by the James River Advisory Council.
• Learn from Buildings and Grounds on ways to recycle bulbs, aerosol cans, Freon, plant material and paper.
• Explore local nature and activities with Parks and Recreation.
• Express your creativity by painting on the traveling community recycling dumpster!
• Shred your documents from 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. in parking lot D.
• Play games and win prizes with Recycle the Clown!

Be sure to also check out the Art of Learning Tent, the activities in the courtyard, the educational sessions, and the art and craft vendors.