Earth Day Coalition's Earthfest 2008, the 19th annual celebration of Earth Day in Cleveland, Ohio, was held on Sunday, April 20, 2008.
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, Walk or Bike for the Earth photos 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 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.
