Enjoy fun earth-inspired activities, create recycled crafts, discover live birds of prey and creatures big and small in the animal meet and greet, shop from eco-friendly vendors, learn from “green” organizations, give Smokey Bear and the Lorax a high five, and rope climb up a tree. In case of inclement weather, the event will be indoors at Maine Park Leisure Center.
Schedule of Events
- 11:00am-3:00pm Games, Recycled Crafts, Raffles and Prizes, Eco-Friendly Products/Services, Smokey Bear, Tree Rope Climb, Food and Drinks for sale
- 11:00am-1:00pm Illinois Bird of Prey from the Northern Illinois Raptor Center
- 11:30am-Noon Ascension Dance Company performance
- 1:00pm-2:30pm Scales and Tales Animal Meet and Greet
- 2:30pm Reading of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax and special appearance by The Lorax
Bring gently used items to recycle!
- Us Again collection bin: clothes and shoes
- Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary: old newspapers (no shiny magazines/mailers), vinegar, chew toys for small animals, animal food/hay/litter (oxbow only for pellet food)
- Park Ridge Public Library: gently used books, games, movies, CDs; the donation drop box is located outside at the back of the library near the staff parking area
- Harbour House: young women's business casual clothing, holiday and birthday decorations
- Share our Spare: baby supplies
- WINGS Program, Inc.: women's, men's, and children's clothing, scarves, shoes, purses, handbags
- Full Circle Electronics: small electronics such as calculators, cameras, cell phones, circuit boards, credit card machines, floppy/CD drives, game consoles, hard drives, laptops, monitors, network cards, phones, power supplies, routers, servers, tablets, wire & cables (Items NOT accepted include: computers, copiers, fax machines, printers, televisions, stereos)
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Registration Details
Ages: All Ages
Location: Maine Park Leisure Center
Registration: Free
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