Earth Day
Children's Museum of Houston pays a colorful tribute to Mother Nature during Earth Day Celebration, April 17 – 23
Special Earth Day Salute on April 19
Twenty million people took part in the first Earth Day celebration in 1970. Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson wanted a nationwide protest to get people to think about cleaning up the environment, and he got it. As a result, The EPA was formed and the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act were passed. This goes to show it takes only one person who believes in a cause to create an entire movement with lasting impact!
Join us as we find ways to preserve the planet with eco-friendly games and activities during our weeklong Earth Day Celebration! Explore energy saving ideas, resource conservation, recycling tips, and alternative fuel source concepts! It’s the small things that together make a BIG difference!
ACTIVITIES:
Where Does Our Garbage Go?: One person dumps about 4 lbs. of trash a day. So where do they put all that stuff? Find out how trash is recycled, composted, land filled or energized.
Tree Shapes Puzzle: All trees are unique. Their shapes include columnar, pyramidal, and even weeping! Match the tree with its corresponding figure.
Explorations into Nature’s Power: Adventure in nature’s alternative venture: the wind and the sun. Learn how to capture their energy and liberate your dependency on conventional power.
ACTIVITIES:
Where Does Our Garbage Go?: One person dumps about 4 lbs. of trash a day. So where do they put all that stuff? Find out how trash is recycled, composted, land filled or energized.
Tree Shapes Puzzle: All trees are unique. Their shapes include columnar, pyramidal, and even weeping! Match the tree with its corresponding figure.
Explorations into Nature’s Power: Adventure in nature’s alternative venture: the wind and the sun. Learn how to capture their energy and liberate your dependency on conventional power.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Go Recycle!: Recycling reduces how much trash goes into landfills and conserves natural resources. Get with your family and identify what can or cannot go in the can!
Thursday, April 17: 6 – 7:45 p.m. Sunday, April 20: 1 – 4 p.m.
Free Family Night Spotlight Performance: FLY Kids. Renowned director Kathy Woods presents a hip-hop energetic youth company that will have you flying above the friendly skies.
Thursday, April 17: 6:30 p.m.
Special Earth Day Salute (April 19):
Environmental Cleanup Informance: Explore how the size and chemistry of nano-iron allows it to be used for groundwater detoxification. 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Chemists from the American Chemical Society: It’s all about the chemistry! Rub elbows with real life chemists as they engage you in several fun activities! 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
How Does Green Chemistry Impact You?: Hear from frontrunners of Green technology in this exciting panel discussion. Noon - 1 p.m.
Spotlight Performance: Hope Stone Kids present “A Piece of Peace.” What would peace look like? Enjoy an intense interpretation by this youth dance company. 2 & 3 pm.
Chemists from the American Chemical Society: It’s all about the chemistry! Rub elbows with real life chemists as they engage you in several fun activities! 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
How Does Green Chemistry Impact You?: Hear from frontrunners of Green technology in this exciting panel discussion. Noon - 1 p.m.
Spotlight Performance: Hope Stone Kids present “A Piece of Peace.” What would peace look like? Enjoy an intense interpretation by this youth dance company. 2 & 3 pm.
When?
Thu, Apr. 17 - Wed, Apr. 23, 2008
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. US/Central
Where?
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz
Houston, TX 77004
US