Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO Set For April 30th

125 East Street, P.O. Box 1089

Athens, Alabama 35612

(256) 233-8728

Recycling Center: (256) 233-8746

KALBCares@gmail.com

www.KALBCares.com

April 14, 2016

NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release

CONTACT
Lynne Hart, Executive Coordinator
256-233-8000  cell:  256-431-0272
KALBCares@gmail.com


KALB Hosts 8th Annual Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO

Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful is proud to host the annual Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO on Saturday, April 30th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Friendship Church, 16479 Lucas Ferry Rd., Athens, AL.  Admission is free.

Prior to the start of the EXPO, there will be an opportunity to join Damien Simbeck, TVA Natural Resources Management, on a walk through the Marbut Bend Walking Trail on Hwy. 99 in West Limestone, Alabama.  Mr. Simbeck is very knowledgeable about how this area came to be, and of the wildlife that call it home.  The nature walk will begin at 7:30 a.m. on April 30th.  The Marbut Bend Trail head is located on Hwy 99, just west of the Elk River bridge.  This trail is handicap accessible.  It is suggested that you wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars.

Upon arrival at the Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO, guests will find plenty of activities for children and adults.  KALB strives to create an event that will have a festival atmosphere with lots of fun things to do and see.  KALB's goal is to help instill an appreciation for nature and our local environment.  "There is much to be learned by both students and adults," said Lynne Hart, KALB Executive Coordinator.  "I have been with KALB since 1999 and I love discovering new and exciting things about our world!  KALB wants to share that excitement."

Here are just a few highlights:

Alabama Wildlife Center will have raptors on display and will present from stage.
The Tennessee Valley Zoo will have lots of critters on display to pet and feed.
Jim Swanner, KIN Stables, and his very special horse, Rosie, will entertain you.
AMSTI - Athens State University will have microscopes to view water and plant samples.
Limestone County Water & Sewer Authority will present "Edible Aquifers" allowing children (accompanied by parents) to create an "aquifer" using soda, ice, ice cream, marshmallows, and more!
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Learn about insects from Scott Clem, Auburn University Department of Entomology.  You might event find some edible insects to sample!
$1/minute massages will be available from HealthSource of Athens, with all proceeds to be given back to KALB.
Final voting will take place to determine the winners of the Paws for the Environment Photo Contest and Fundraiser.  $1 votes (proceeds to KALB) can be made online or at the event.  Winning pets will be featured in KALB's 2017 Paws for the Environment calendar.
Ludivine, Elkmont's famous half-marathon running hound dog, will be at the event giving licks and shaking paws.  Ludivine will be featured on the cover of the Paws for the Environment calendar.
Test your bird identification skills.
Find exciting places to enjoy Alabama's great outdoors.
Sample goat cheese from Humble Hearts Farms.
Create make-and-take recycled crafts (12 years and under).
Lots MORE!

Volunteers will be cooking up hot dogs to give away with chips and a drink.  Sign up for free door prize entries by testing your environmental knowledge.  Get your passports stamped at "Education Stations" and earn an extra treat!

This is a not to be missed event, especially for families.
 All KALB-sponsored events are free of charge.  Donations will be gratefully accepted.
 For information on this event and other KALB programs, call 256-233-8000, email KALBCares@gmail.com, or visit www.KALBCares.com and click the EVENTS tab.


CONTACT
Lynne Hart, Executive Coordinator
256-233-8000  cell:  256-431-0272
KALBCares@gmail.com

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