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PHOTOS of Earth
Day Coalition's Earthfest 2008, the 19th annual celebration of Earth Day
in Cleveland, Ohio, that was held on Sunday, April 20, 2008. We didn't get a photo of every exhibitor or activity, but you can get a pretty good idea of the amazing number of participants. Thanks to our volunteer photographers Kimberly Codispoti, David Katz, Jay Reynolds, Clare Russell (City of Cleveland) and EDC staff for providing this vitual tour.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: EarthFest 2009 will
be held on Sunday, April 19th from 10am-5pm at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Check back soon for updates and photos of Art, Poetry and Essay Contest
winners and more.
One of the greatest Earth Day celebrations
on the planet took place right here in Northeast Ohio. EarthFest is Ohio's
largest environmental educational event and one of the longest standing
and most successful Earth Day events in the country. EarthFest 2008 was
a fun and educational event that offered an opportunity to learn about
the many environmental issues that face our community while enjoying the
backdrop of fun activities and great entertainment. The theme of EarthFest
was "Climate
Change Solutions." EarthFest 2008 was effectively wind powered
for the whole day! We partnered with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, our terrific
sponsors, over 150 exhibitors and hundreds of volunteers to bring you
the latest in solutions to this important global concern. EarthFest 2008
had the following exhibits and display areas:
Local and Organic Food Area - Local farmers, foodstuffs
and business that allow you to contribute to your health and the health
of the land by choosing locally grown or organic foods (in the Zoo Auditorium)
Clean Transportation Area:
Clean fuels, practices and technologies can reconnect our region while
reducing petroleum use and emissions (in the ZooGate Commons)
Children's Area: Hands-on environmental information,
activities, crafts and entertainment (in the Primate, Cat and Aquatics
Building)
Eco Area-Non Profit Organizations: Featured environmental
exhibits and educational displays from scores of environmental education
organizations, community groups, government, parks and schools (in the
Palava Picnic Hut)
Green Home Improvement Area: Environmentally beneficial
products and practices from local entrepreneurs - displays and exhibits
(Tent near Monkey Island)
Environmental Science Area:
Learn about education and science-based hands on eco-activities and the
Art, Poetry and Essay Contest displays (in the Zoo Auditorium)
Party With the Planet Entertainment
Area: Featured the bes live entertainment from the latest up
and coming local bands and performers (Zoo Amphitheater)
Welcoming Ceremonies
kicked off the event with our local dignitaries at 11:00 am at Zoo Amphitheater
Participants brought aluminum cans to the Recycle...Because You
Can display and built a gigantic Terminal Tower recycling display.
Did you notice the frog on our official Earth Day 2008 image? Earth Day
Coalition is part of "Leap Into Action" (LIA), a regional initiative
of more than two dozen conservation and science-related organizations
in Northeast Ohio working together in 2008 to highlight amphibians and
their habitats through special events, activities, displays and programs
throughout the year. LIA's goals are to support and highlight regional
amphibian/wetland conservation efforts, raise awareness about the plight
of amphibians and promote real opportunities for the public to directly
support and get involved in amphibian and wetland conservation efforts
right here in Northeast Ohio. To get more information on what you can
do to learn more about amphibians, act to help amphibians and share your
experiences click here.
 
Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson joined other dignitaries like County Commissioner Peter Lawson Jones, Cleveland Sustainability Program Director Andrew C. Watterson, Art, Poetry and Essay Contest sponsor Stanley Adelstein, student Art, Poetry and Essay Contest winners and Recycling Contest winners at the EarthFest 2008 Welcoming Ceremonies. Photos courtesy Clare Russell, City of Cleveland
Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson joined other dignitaries at the EarthFest
2007 Welcoming Ceremonies. "It is time to stop talking about protecting
the environment and start developing habits that will not harm the earth,"
said Mayor Jackson. "Green building, wind energy and renewable fuels
are all ways that we are addressing global warming, creating economic
growth and attracting people to our city." Photo courtesy Donn
R. Nottage, City of Cleveland
To view additional 2007 EarthFest photos:
Click here to view 2007 EarthFest photos.
The Green Pages
Green Pages Environmental Resource
Directory for Agencies, Organizations, EcoMarket Place Section of
the Guide to the Green Scene. Preview some of the organizations that will
participate in EarthFest 2007.
Bicycle Valet Parking
Thanks to the Ohio City Bicycle Coop free, secure, valet bicycle
parking is available at the Hippo Lot at the zoo.
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