Earth Day is a time for all of us to think about how we can protect
our planet. There are many ways to do so - recycling, reusing,
conserving resources, preventing pollution. Often simple steps are
all it takes. We just need to understand what those steps can be.
This special event is a great source of information for all ages -
and it's fun too!
Free parking, admission and activities. Refreshments
available. Festivities include:
· Scavenger hunts for all ages
· Interpretive programs
· Activities for all ages
· Tanks with sharks, rays and other marine life
· Science discovery and craft booths
· Environmental exhibits
· Face painting
· Live music, and much more.
For more information, please call (949) 923-2296.
We are excited to say that
the Newport Film
Festival environmental films will again be shown at the
Interpretive Center as part of our Earth Day celebration. Although
the Film Festival does not start until April 24, we have some
special pre-screenings. About 20 short films will loop non-stop from
10:00 am to 11:30 pm, and again from about 1:00 pm to 4:00
pm. At 11:30 "A Sheltered Sea" will screen (23 minutes
followed by Q&A). At 12:15 "Raising Lucy" will screen
(28 minutes followed by Q&A). Admission
is free.
We are also pleased that once again this year
the Irvine office of eWaste is
a Cleanup Day sponsor. They will have a collection truck in the
Interpretive Center parking lot from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm accepting
all your electronic waste. You can drop off at no charge
computers, computer monitors, printers, fax machines, scanners,
paper shredders, copy machines, televisions, radios, microwave
ovens, stereo system components e.g. turntables, amplifiers, audio
and video cassette recorders, compact disc/DVD players, speakers,
camcorders, cameras, telephones (including cell phones), electric
typewriters, printed circuit boards, batteries, cables, UPS systems,
calculators, servers, routers and electronic components. If the
parking lot is full when you get there, advise the Ranger at the
entrance that you have an eWaste drop off and you will be let
through.
Properly disposing of your old/obsolete equipment is not only
environmentally responsible; it is fast becoming a mandate. eWaste
recycles all types of computer-related electronics using a process
that complies with all regulations and laws concerning hazardous
waste. If you are not able to drop items off on April 20, call
eWaste at 800-828-2113 to schedule a pick-up or use the contact form
on their website.
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