April 6 | Celebrate Earth Day Events, Greenwich Point

Dear Green Schools reps,

Green Schools, in collaboration with the Conservation Commission, has an exciting celebration for Earth Day planned at Greenwich Point on Sunday, April 6th from 9 am - 4 pm.  See below for a schedule of events and a listing of Wonders of Waters activities (also posted on Google Docs).  Here are some ways that you can help make the event a success:

• Mark your calendars for April 6th and come with your family & friends to Greenwich Point for a fun-filled day!  If you'd like to volunteers in some capacity, please let us know and/or attend the March 25th planning meeting.

• Post flyers on your school bulletin boards & at local businesses, libraries and community centers.  The flyer is available on Green Schools Google Docs & is attached.  If you would like multiple printed copies, please contact Julie (juliechamps@yahoo.com) to arrange a drop off time & location.

• Promote the event in your weekly news bulletins.  Just submit the following blurb or create your own to spread the word:
  

Save the Date: Sunday, April 6th, 9am-4pm

Celebrate Earth Day at Greenwich Point

Join local environmental groups for a day of community service and exploring the wonders of water!  Experience shellfishing, clean up the beach, investigate the properties of water, explore marine life, and much more for the entire family!  Click here for a schedule of events and more details.  Rain or shine.  Organized by the GPS PTAC Green Schools committee and the Conservation Commission.

*We can provide a link to the information or you can upload the poster to your school website

• Arrange for a morning announcement to be made at your school to get students excited about the event. Here's a sample announcement you can use:
  

Celebrate Earth Day at Greenwich Point on Sunday, April 6th!  Join local environmental groups to dig for oysters, clean up the beach, learn about the properties of water, explore marine life and much more for you and your family!

• Join us for an event planning meeting on March 25th at 10:45 after the regular Green Schools meeting and our guest speaker.  We'll be joined by Aleks Moch of the Greenwich Conservation Commission.
  

Looking forward to seeing you on March 25th and thank you for supporting the Earth Day event!

Best,  Julie & Deanna

schedule of events

first sunday bird walk  9 am – 11 am

dune planting  9 am – 1 pm

beach clean up  11 am – 4 pm

shellfish demonstration  12 pm

first selectman earth day proclamation  1 pm

first sunday science & wonders of water activities

1:30 pm – 4 pm

wonders of water activities

• Watershed/Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Model: Mianus River Watershed Council
• Plant Transpiration: Community Gardens
• Vernal Pools & Year of Salamander: Conservation Commission
• Microscope Investigation of Water Drops: Bruce Museum
• Water is Amazing: water maze and activities: GEC & GPS Green Schools
• Birds Depend on Water: Audubon
• Bird Watching: Audubon
• Runoff from the lawn areas & water quality and quantity: Audubon
• Fish Tank Exploration: Shellfish Commission
• Density Tower: Conservation Commission with GHS students
• Water Cohesion & Adhesion Experiments (water drops on penny & float a paper slip): Conservation Commission & GHS students
• Sailboat Creation: Greenwich Community Sailing (pending)