Earth Day 2012 Celebration
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Centenary College and the Hackettstown Community are organizing the Fourth Annual free, public Earth Day Celebration! Our itinerary is a work-in-progress. More details, additions, and changes are forthcoming.
Science Fair!
If you are a K-8 student and would like to be involved visit our Earth Day Science Fair website.»
Get Involved!
If you are a business owner, a local member of the community, or a member of the Centenary College campus and wish to get involved, please contact Dr. Lauren Bergey at: (908) 852-1400 x2407 or email environment@centenarycollege.edu.
Event Calendar
All Day Events Schedule
All events are free and open to the public!
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Breakfast with the Birds
- Bird watching and nature walk starts at the Charles O. Hayford Hatchery directly behind the campus.
- RSVP to Lynn Taylor at 908-852-1400 ext 2216
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Seay Administrative Building
Science Fair Display and Judging
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on the Front Lawn:
Food and vendor tables open all day
- Food and drinks
- “Green” and handcrafted products
Kid’s activities and Environmental Education tables will be open all day
Earth Day Passport Fun
- Upon registration at the event, participants will receive their free Earth Day passport and will be able to collect stamps and stickers from the many activities and vendors throughout the day.
- Collecting at least 70% of the stamps will allow the passport holder to pick up a gift bag at the registration table (while supplies last), as well as access to a half-price ticket to “The Unfortunates”, a Centenary Stage Co. production at 8pm on April 21st.
1:00 p.m.:
“Recycled Materials” fashion show
Main Stage Schedule
Live Music & Performances
Noon - 1:00 pm: Carlos & Mase
1:30 - 2:30 pm: Cardon Raquet
3:00 - 4:00 pm: Sarah Donner
Vendor and Sponsor Information
Vendors
If you are interested in being a vendor at our celebration please submit the appropriate form.
Vendor Information
Crafts
Crafty Momma - repurposed clothing and accessories
PAZ (Fashion Peace) – recycled/re-purposed bags, hats, and accessories
Funky Earth Art Jewelry – repurposed materials and natural stone and metal jewelry
What in The World – Fair Trade goods from around the world
Food
Coffee Coops - coffee and other beverages
Enzo's Pasta Grill
Other Vendors
Green Alternative Solutions – Biological-based and biodegradable lubricants and cleaners from Belvidere, NJ
Shaklee – Natural Supplements and Organic House Cleaning Products
Valley National Bank – green banking options for all customers
Pennoni Associates – Consulting and Engineering Services
Enterprise Rent-a-Car – Green and electronic options for all your rental needs
Sponsorship
If you are interested in sponsoring our celebration
please download our Sponsorship Form>>.
We are looking for volunteers to help out with our Earth Day event on the front lawn in several ways, so if you are interested, please see below and respond to the appropriate contact.
Faculty and Staff Volunteers:
Help with table/chair and small tent set up from 9 am to 11:30 am, and for clean up/breakdown from 4 - 6 pm on Saturday, April 30th. If you are interested in helping with one of these shifts, please contact Dr. Lynn Taylor (taylorl@centenarycollege.edu) .
Student Volunteers:
Community service help on two different days:
- Wednesday April 18, 2012 - "Neighborhood Clean-up" 10am - 2pm. Please contact Dr. Lauren Bergey at bergeyl@centenarycollege.edu.
- Saturday April 21, 2012 - "Earth Day Celebration", from 8 am until 6 pm in various capacities and time blocks, please contact Lynn Taylor at taylorl@centenarycollege.edu if you are interested in this.
