CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2002--
WHAT: Chicago's third annual Earth Month Festival, with the theme Inspiring Children. The event is designed to help children and families become more earth friendly and to care for the planet and its natural resources. During the festival area corporations and organizations will offer educational information and entertainment.
In fact, the first 5,000 event attendees will receive a free, GE compact fluorescent light bulb (up to $10 value), which can save more than $20 in energy over the life of the product and is 75 percent more energy-efficient than standard bulbs.
This year, many activities will cater to children who can visit a wetland, taste natural foods and participate in crafts and activities designed to teach an appreciation for nature and the environment.
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20.
WHERE: Across from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr.
WHY: Chicago Earth Month is designed to reach residents in the six-county region, including northwestern Indiana and southern Wisconsin.
Chicago Earth Month supports Mayor Richard M. Daley's goal of making Chicago the nation's greenest and most environmentally sustainable city.
WHO: Organizing stewards for Chicago Earth Month Coalition activities are Mayor Daley, City of Chicago Department of Environment, Chicago Park District, US EPA Region 5, Center for Neighborhood Technology, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and ComEd.
The Chicago Earth Month Coalition is a powerful voice of environmental awareness in the greater Chicago area. Its 160 member organizations include local environmental groups, governmental entities and non-profit institutions representing a wide variety of interests. The aim of the coalition is to foster environmental discussions, build scientific and environmental literacy and infuse the public with the knowledge to live a more environmentally responsible lifestyle. For more information about
Earth Month activities in Chicago, visit www.ChicagoEarthMonth.com.
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CONTACT: PCI
Amber Bridge/Jill Allread, 312/558-1770
or
GE Lighting
Karen Farwell, 216/266-9702