Earth Day-Arbor Day 2012

RAIN OR SHINE! April 28, 2012 @ Fairfax County Government Center   RAIN OR SHINE! We Will Not Melt!

For over 10 years, Clean Fairfax Council and The County of Fairfax have organized Earth Day/Arbor Day! Even though it rained last year it was a terrific event for participants and visitors.

On the agenda: Community Service Stream Clean Up, Urban Forestry Workshops, Arbor Day Tree Planting, Environmental Education and Games for Kids and more!  We even move it inside in case it rains, because it is Earth Day/Arbor Day, you know–we don’t need a rain date to celebrate!  AND–it is free!

LAST CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!  Here’s all the information you’ll need. Please, don’t forget to bring your school forms with you. We will not be able to sign forms after Earth Day.

Schedule Of Events

    • 8:00am – 12:00 pm
      Secure Document Shredding in the FastTran Lot 
      sponsored by Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
      5 box maximum. NO Medical Records.

 

    • 9:00 am – 10:45 am
      Community Clean up of Government Center Trails 
      sponsored by Clean Fairfax Council
      Meet at the Front of the Building! Wear hard soled shoes–bring gloves if you have them!

 

    • 9:00 – 10:00am, 10:00 – 11:00am, 1:00 – 2:00pm, and 2:00 – 3:00pm
      Tree Walk- Take a tour of the Fairfax County Government grounds and discuss the following topics:

      • Tree identification
      • Importance of proper tree selection for landscaping
      • Environmental benefits trees provide

 

    • 9:00 – 10:00am and/or 1:00 – 2:00pm
      Tree Pruning Demonstration – Learn how to improve the health of your tree and avoid structural problems.

 

    • 10:00 – 11:00am and/or 12:00 – 1:00pm
      Tree Seedling Planting Demonstration – Learn the best techniques for planting a tree seedling and how to make sure it will thrive in your yard.
      *For the tree walk and other tree demonstrations, please meet at the front of the Government Center next to the flag pole
      Sponsored by Fairfax County Urban Forest Management and Virginia Department of Urban Forestry

 

    • 11:00 – 12:00pm
      Friends of Trees Awards and Tree City USA proclamation, Arbor Day Tree Planting

 

    • 12:00 – 12:45pm
      Wildlife Center of Virginia–Critters Don’t Litter!

 

    • 1:00 – 1:45pm
      Reptiles Alive!

 

    • 2:00 – 2:45pm
      Wildlife Center of Virginia
    • 3:00 – 3:45pm
      Reptiles Alive!

 

And throughout the day -
tabling, educational workshops, and exhibitions by area
environmental groups and businesses!