Weather forecasts are showing chances of rain but the Earth Day Festival is happening RAIN or SHINE.
The sun will be peaking through on SUNday.
Come out and enjoy mother nature.
SUN!day…
April 23, 2010 by noelmckenzieLocal FOOD!
April 21, 2010 by noelmckenzieThis just In:
Ellwood Thompson’s will be creating an outdoor Farmer’s Market at Earth Day. So, in addition to our prepared food vendors, stop by and learn about fresh produce, farmers and where to get local produce.
Our prepared food vendors will include:
- Alamo bbq
- Nate’s taco truck
- The Nile Ethiopian
- Africanne on Maine
- Croaker’s Spot
- Espresso a Go Go
- Thai Diner Too
- DeFazio’s Catering
Green Duck to the Rescue
April 20, 2010 by noelmckenzieEarth Day Richmond is providing compostable plates, cups, and utensils to our vendors compliments of Green Duck, a local business started by Jocelyn Tice. The Green Duck mission is to reduce waste by educating consumers about natural, earth-friendly products made from plants. Thanks, Jocelyn!
Where is Earth Day?
April 15, 2010 by noelmckenzieWe’ve heard this question over and over. Really? If you’ve never heard of Manchester or walked the flood wall or visited Plant Zero, you’re missing out! This is where it’s happening.
Earth Day Bands Confirmed!
April 5, 2010 by noelmckenzieWe’re so excited about the bands performing during Earth Day. Check out the local line-up:
Photosynthesizers
Hot Lava
David Schultz and the Skyline
Gills and Wings
Featuring FISH!
March 26, 2010 by noelmckenzieEarth Day takes place right by the River and Ralph White, James River Park Manager, loves FISH – so, here you go: A bunch of fishy activities for you to enjoy during Earth Day!
- Children and adults can fish throughout the day with gear, assistance and instruction provided by the
Department of Game & Inland Fisheries and the James River Fishing School. - Family Fish Release: Drop by and help release the tiniest larval Shad into the James River. Children’s Fish Release – 2 p.m. Co-sponsors: US Fish & Wildlife Service & Virginia Commonwealth University
- Fish Touch Tanks: Get to know the James River’s fish first hand! Co-sponsors: James River Fishing School & the Department of Game & Inland Fisheries
- Fly-Casting Workshops: Learn fly-casting from Dale Huggins of Fly Fish the World
- Oriental Fish Printing & Hat Making: Children are invited to make their own fishy ink prints and funny fish hats! Co-sponsor: Children’s Museum of Richmond
- Dance of the Migrating Shad by City Dance Theatre: Kids Co. – 1 pm
- Wondering minstrel Pam McCarthy sings songs about fish, rivers and boats
- Fish Sculptures on Display: Co-sponsored by Department of Game & Inland Fisheries & the Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Recycled Art Exhibit – Call for Entries!
March 11, 2010 by noelmckenzieA special exhibit designed to open on EARTH DAY. The focus of the exhibit is to show how art can be made from items that are normally 
thrown away. Entries are accepted by any artist, any age and in any medium.
What mediums are acceptable?
Anything goes! This includes two and three dimensional works including but not limited to: paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, pottery, and glass work, collage, metal, stone and so forth. Recycled (discarded/found) objects must be incorporated into the artwork. Recycled items may be any material either manmade or organic including but not limited to wood, metal, glass, paper, pottery and plastic.
Who juries the show?
Heather Russell, of Russell Project Gallery and Glenda Kotchish, of Art Works Studios and Galleries, will jury the show.
Getting Ready for Another Earth Day!
February 12, 2010 by noelmckenzieOur team is working diligently to pull together this year’s Earth Day event. In the meantime, check out the festivities from our 2008 Festival.
