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Brightpoint, Comcast employees ramp up volunteer efforts

Indianapolis Business Journal
Indianapolis-based Brightpoint decided to couple its corporate “green” mission, called the “Bright Green Charter,” with volunteer work that commemorates the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.
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CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS PROMOTES SUSTAINABILITY AT 2010 EARTH DAY INDIANA FESTIVAL

INDIANAPOLIS – The City of Indianapolis helped to educate the public about Mayor Ballard’s SustainIndy initiative at the 2010 Earth Day Indiana Festival on Saturday, April 24, 2010.
“The city is a proud supporter of the Earth Day Indiana Festival, which not only is a fun event but also an important reminder that we all have a role in ensuring our communities are healthy and sustainable for the long-term. City government’s role is vital, which is why I’ve made sustainability a priority for my administration,” said Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard. “We’re also excited about the new event venue at White River State Park, which really showcases our beautiful downtown and the White River, an important natural resource and asset for our great city.”
A long-time sponsor of the event, the city hosted booths that distribute information about municipal environmental programs, including recycling, ToxDrop, bikeways, Knozone, and water quality. Among the thousands of attendees that day, many families attended the Earth Day Indiana Festival. With that in mind, several of the city’s booths provided interactive educational activities for children. One particular activity called “A-Maze-ing Water” teaches children about storm water pollution and how actions at home, such as picking up after your pet, can affect water quality. The activity involves running through a maze that represents drainage pipes.
To learn more about Mayor Ballard’s vision of making Indianapolis one of the most sustainable cities in the Midwest, visit www.sustainindy.org.

Disposal Alternatives Day in the town of Speedway

Disposal Alternatives
The Speedway Town Council proclaimed April 24 (Earth Day) Disposal Alternatives Day in the town of Speedway
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Buy Fresh Buy Local Farm Tour

April 24, 2010
10:00 amto5:00 pm

Where: Greenfield, IN

Rain or Shine. Experience Six East Central Indiana Farms
FREE Lunch.  Visit farms in any order

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Earth Day Indiana White River Park, Indianapolis

April 24, 2010
11:00 amto4:00 pm

Where: White River Park, Indianapolis

The Earth Day Indiana Festival features 130 environmental and conservation exhibits, great music, good food and special activities for kids… in five action-packed hours

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Earth Day Festival Purdue University, West Lafayette

April 22, 2010
10:30 amto3:00 pm

Where: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, (Purdue Memorial Union’s front lawn)

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University’s environmental clubs and West Lafayette’s Go Greener Commission will celebrate Earth Day on April 22 on the Purdue Memorial Union’s front lawn.

Purdue Student Union Board, which is hosting the event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will arrange free environmentally friendly activities. Students may pot their own plants or paint their own canvas bags while learning how to better protect the environment.
In the event of rain, the celebration will be moved to April 23.

Some of the participating student groups include Boiler Green Initiative and Pugwash.

The Go Greener Commission is a group of local citizens interested in the environmental health of the community.

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Earth Day Celebration

April 22, 2010
11:30 amto1:30 pm

Where: Indianapolis City Market, Indianapolis
Contact: STEVI STOESZ AT STEVIS@INDYCM.COM OR (317) 634-9266
Who: City government environmental programs, nonprofit   organizations, and organizations with an environmental mission

Share your organization’s environmental messages at an informational fair

Booth space is free
Chairs and tables will be provided
The event will be moved inside the market in inclement weather.

Z’Green Fest

April 18, 2010
1:00 pmto4:00 pm

Where: Zionsville Town Hall,  1100 W. Oak St,  Zionsville, IN 46077
Event Phone Number:  (317) 873-8950

Celebrate Earth Day & Arbor Day at Zion Nature Center’s 4th annual Z’GreenFest.   More than 30 exhibitors will present hands-on activities that inspire “green” living to help protect our natural world.   There will be non-stop musical entertainment, live animals, and games for all ages to enjoy.

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12th Annual Earth Day Celebration

April 17, 2010
11:00 amto3:00 pm

Where: 1 Sisters of Providence Road, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876

White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) is proud to announce the 12th annual Earth Day Celebration 11 a.m.-3 p.m. EDT on April 17 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.

This family-friendly event is sponsored by the Sisters of Providence of Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods near Terre Haute, Ind. This year’s theme will focus on “going local.”

WVC’s information booth will feature educational materials on the importance of supporting our local farmers, artisans, craftspersons and businesses, and the economic and environmental impact of these choices.

In addition, live folk music from local singer/songwriter, Christina Blust (www.christinablust.com), and Terre Haute band, Yearbook Committee (www.myspace.com/yearbookcommittee73) will keep your toes tapping with the musicians unique blend of guitars, banjo, percussion, kazoo and accordion.

We will again feature a vendor tent with local conservation and environmental non-profits and small businesses selling their eco-friendly or handmade wares made by a variety of local artisans. WVC’s alpaca herd will be on display for meet-and-greets. Our spinners and weavers will be available for demonstrations.

Participants are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to fill at our water station. We will also have light lunch items for sale. Other fun items on the docket include a kids’ area, a bake sale by the Sisters of Providence, a horse drawn trolley, and tours of our organic farm, straw bale house and more!

The Sisters of Providence’s Heritage Museum located in Providence Center will have a “Daughters of the Forest” display, showing the sisters’ commitment to caring for Earth throughout their history at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

There is no fee to attend our Earth Day celebration. Free-will donations per carload are welcome. Please contact Candace Minster at 812-535-2935 or cminster@spsmw.org for more information.

Schedule:

11 a.m. – Start of the event
11 a.m. – Christina Blust and The Yearbook Committee performance on main stage
11:15 a.m. – Trolley rides begin and run every half hour — load on Orchard Lane.  Tickets available for purchase at info booth.
11:30 a.m. – The Hive in the Classroom: a bee program for youth with Lacy Dooley, 2010 Indiana Honey Princess, at the Kids’ Activity Area.
Noon – Sisters of Providence tour bus departs for straw bale house and hermitage tour. Load bus in front of the recycling barn.
Noon – Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College horse presentation.  Meet at the SMWC horse barn or catch a wagon ride in front of the red hay barn (wagon is limited to the first 20 people).
1 p.m. – Alpaca demonstration and shearing near the lodge (See photos of shearing.)
1:30 p.m. – Christina Blust and The Yearbook Committee performance on main stage
1:45 p.m. – Organic Garden Q&A at White Violet Center plant sale location
2:15 p.m. – Sisters of Providence Tour Bus departs for straw bale and hermitage tour.  Load bus in front of the recycling barn
3 p.m. – Event closing

List of vendors/exhibitors

EDUCATION
Dobb’s Park Nature Center
Boy Scouts of America
IDEM
ISU Recycling
Vigo Co Soil/Water Conservation District
Terre Haute Children’s Museum of Science and Tech.
Audubon Society
La Leche League
Indiana Alliance for Rural Water
Sycamore Trails RC&D Education Committee
Sycamore Trails RC&D Invasive Plants Committee
Purdue Agriculture Extension for Vigo Co
Art Totality
Yurts of America
Wabash Valley Chapter of American Chemical Society
SMWC Admissions
SP Volunteer Services/Vocations
Educational Family Services
Clean Water Coalition
Hoosier Environmental Council
Terre Foods Cooperative Grocery
Eel River Marketing

VENDORS
The Potter’s House
Sister Wimsy
Photography by Jeanette
Wabash Valley Master Gardeners
The Pepper People
Earth Drops Soaps
Royer Farm Fresh Meats
Chip Off of the Block
Titzer Art Studio, Karen Titzer & Barbara Alberts
The Element
Woodworking by Robert Tidd & Jeff Wilkinson
Hallie Hound Barkery
Fun Soaps and Creations
Woodworking and crafts by Tony & Rhonda Maher
Stuck on Silver, jewelry
Appleseed Farm and Pour-a-Pie
Busy Bee Apiary
Farm Lady Aprons
Baby Bling Boutique
Kukla’s Felt
Artisan’s Art Glass
PJ’s for the Soul
Cool Creek Forge
Stephanie Downing
Sherry Ward
Body Balance Chiropractic and Fitness

FOOD
Kettle of Corn
J. Ford’s Black Angus
Market Bella Rosa
Harvest Bakery
Freshly Grilled Royer Meats, volunteer operated by Terre Foods Cooperative Grocery

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Family Earth Day

April 17, 2010
10:00 amto2:00 pm

Where: Indiana University East Campus, Richmond, IN

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