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. Due to the weather forecast, 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
- Old towels, sheets, blankets, and pillow cases (for wildlife rehabs)
- Park Ridge Public Library: gently used books
- Goodwill: dishware, pots, and pans
- Digs with Dignity: gently used home décor (knick knacks, decorative pillows, throw blankets, drapery, lamps), Kitchenware (pots & pans, toasters, crockpots, hand mixers, utensils, dishes), Modern Art, Gently used games or puzzle, Gently used books (all ages)
- Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary: gently used fleece blankets, newspaper, shredded paper, "tunnel' boxes (soda, 6-pack boxes), bunny boxes (sturdy boxes that aren't held together by tape, like the grocery store bulk boxes)
- The Harbour: gently used holiday decorations, birthday items, and business casual clothing for female youth ages 12-24
- Share our Spare: gently used baby and children’s items, 0-5 years old
- Solar Exclipse Glasses: collected at the Park District's Sustainability Committee booth
Thank you to our sponsor:
Ages All Ages
Location Maine Park Leisure Center
R/NR Free