St. Clair County Earth Fair 2013

Thanks for stopping by to learn about St. Clair County’s largest Earth Day celebration! You’ll notice our new theme this year is Earth VIP: Very Important Planet. It is a spin on Hollywood’s red carpet but instead, at Earth Fair, you will be walking the green carpet! Our goal for your visit to Earth Fair is to show you how easy it is to adopt a change in your life! In our Earth VIParea we have chosen to highlight six vendors that we think offer simple tips about how you can most easily adopt a ‘green’ practice into your lifestyle. Most of us understand that we need to do something, some of us understand what to do, but how many of us are actually taking steps down the green carpet? It’s time we practice what we preach, so that’s the plan we’re putting into motion with Earth VIP! At the end of the green carpet have your picture taken and pick up the exclusive Earth VIP button!

Earth Fair is more than a two-day annual wake-up call. It is a catalyst for ongoing education, action and change. At Earth Fair we offer eco-smart choices for you and your budget, good-for-you organics and more. Earth Fair is a blend of companies, artisans, demonstrations, displays and entertainment acts as well as specialty attractions, food and novelty vendors and live furry friends.

Your enjoyment of Earth Fair starts at the gate, where you will be assisted with parking and given a map of the grounds for the day and a schedule of events. Children will be given an Earth Fair BINGO card. Every BINGO is a winner! Completed cards will be entered to win one of our fabulous grand prizes right on the spot! Plan on starting early for a fun-filled day at Earth Fair.
See YOU on the green carpet!

Download the 2013 Kid Bingo Card (1MB) Print this Bingo card and bring it with you Earth Fair. Every BINGO is a winner! Enter to win one of our many special prizes. (Prizes available to kids only. Grand prizes available on Saturday only.)

T-shirts for sale – Youth and adult sizes just $10 each or two for $18. Limited supplies – get one while they last!

Ditch your vehicle in the spirit of Earth Day! With help from Blue Water Area Transit, we are challenging Earth Fair visitors to reduce their carbon footprint and take advantage of our free shuttle. Two shuttles will run non-stop between the Vantage Point Maritime Center in Port Huron, Vinckiers in Wadhams, and Goodells County Park. Shuttle riders receive an exclusive Earth Fair button which doubles as a bus ticket and a coupon for receiving discounts at Earth Fair. It pays to be green! The first shuttle departs the southern end of the Vantage Point parking lot at 10am, Saturday; the last shuttle leaves Goodells County Park at 4pm. Saturday Only.

Denotes Sponsor

Denotes discount for shuttle riders – It pays to be green!

Live animals

Amber Lane Gifts and Crafts
**Free 2 OZ. BAR OF SOAP**
Back 2 the Wild Rehab
Blue Water Area Transit
Blue Water Audubon Society
Blue Water Lapidary Society
Cargill
Chris’s Bunnies
Country Roots Farm
Domtar
DoTERRA CPTG Essential Oils
DNR-Algonac State Park
DTE Energy
Earth Keepers
Efficiency United
**50% OFF ANY PURCHASE**
Future Explorers 4-H
Hymnotes Farm
Lounies
**SPEND $8, get a FREE LIP BALM**
Malick Farms
**10% OFF ANY PURCHASE**
Master Gardeners of St. Clair County

McCallum’s Orchard and Cider Mill
Michigan Natural
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
NeighborhoodFort
**20% OFF ONE ITEM**
Nellie’s Natural Soap
**Buy 3 SOAPS, GET 1 FREE**
Pine River Nature Center (*volunteer check-in table)
Port Huron Area Transition Town
Port Huron High HOW Club
Port Huron Wastewater Treatment Plant
Powder Puff Pacas
**BUY 2 BIRD NESTING BALLS, GET 1 FREE**
Renewal by Andersen
Sanilac Club Den 9
SC4 Green Team
SC4 Alternative Energy and Engineering Club
SC4 Student Energy Projects
Sanilac County Conservation District
Shaklee - Nepper Enterprises
**10% OFF ANY PURCHASE**
Sierra Club - Blue Water Committee
Sunny Fields Botanical Park

St. Clair County Environmental Services
St. Clair County Farm Bureau
St. Clair County Health Department
St. Clair County Parks and Recreation
St. Clair County MSUE 4-H
St. Clair Packaging
St. Clair-Detroit River Sturgeon for Tomorrow
Stone Hagg
Stoneacre Energy Solutions
The Cartridge Connection
The Future of Water
The Good Soap Family
**$0.50 OFF SOAP BAR PURCHASE**
The Red Barn Farm
Thumb Land Conservancy
Tigerbunny Acres Farm
Toad Hall Farm and Orchard
Tupperware
Two Old Stoners
Xango Distributors
7 Ponds Bee Keepers

Tree and Shrub Sale

The Sanilac Conservation District is selling a variety bare-root evergreens and hardwoods during Earth Fair. The Sanilac Conservation District replaces the former tree sale held by the St. Clair Conservation District which was forced to permanently close its doors after a failed millage proposal on the St. Clair County ballot in 2012. Trees are sold on a first-come basis; there are no pre-sales or pick-up of pre-ordered trees.

For questions, please contact them directly by email or by phone at 810-648-2116 ext. 4

Sheepshank Sam

Meet Sheepshank Sam, an old time shanty boy lumberjack who, using historical information sprinkled with tall tales, will transport you back in time to a 1800’s lumberjack camp in Michigan’s northern wilderness. Participants will learn how trees were felled, cut into logs, skidded out of the woods, and floated down the river to the sawmill. Try your hand at using lumberjack tools and equipment such as saws, cant hooks and skidding tongs. Sheepshank Sam’s program appeals to all ages!

Friday and Saturday

Free Trolley Rides

Jump on our tractor-pulled trolley in the Entertainment Stage area and go for a ride through the Historical Village. The Trolley also makes stops at the parking lots, restrooms, and playground. Ride as often as you like!

Friday and Saturday

Goodells County Park Historical Village

Stroll through the beautiful, restored buildings on the Historical Village grounds including the Lynn Schoolhouse, Murphy/Ryan Farmhouse, C. C. Peck Bank, Columbus Bible Church, and the Mudge Log Cabin. Wales Historical Society members will be on-site to provide information. The Village is within easy walking distance from the Earth Fair exhibit buildings and accessible on paved pathways.

Friday and Saturday

NeighborhoodFort

Kids can creatively express themselves by adding their favorite ideas and designs to a FortCube, a connectable cardboard fort for kids, and then share, connect and play! FortCubes are manufactured in our home state of Michigan, are made from recycled material and are 100% recyclable.

Friday and Saturday

Face Painter

Stop by our face painting booth to choose one of our special “Earth Day” images for your cheek.

Saturday Only!

4-H Shooting Sports Program

Children can participate alongside certified 4-H instructors to learn shooting techniques and safety. Learn how to handle firearms responsibly for target practice and hunting and learn respect for the natural environment. The Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports program supports youth in developing valuable conservation and natural resources related knowledge to promote the highest standards of sportsmanship and ethical behavior. $1 fee per child.

Saturday Only!

Workshops

New this year! Join us every half hour in the Visitor's Center for entertaining and educational workshops. Workshops are 20-minutes long, general seating, and open to all ages. Attend one of the workshops to be entered to win a rain barrel, a home renewable energy kit, and other exciting prizes, all donated by our exhibitors!

Friday and Saturday

SEE BELOW FOR FULL SCHEDULE...

FRIDAY WORKSHOPS
TIME	SHOW NAME	ORGANIZATION	DESCRIPTION
10:30 - 10:50am	Wildlife Rehabilitation	Back 2 The Wild Rehab	What to do if you find wildlife in need? Learn about Michigan wildlife, their rescue, rehabilitation, and what you can do to help.
11am - 11:20am	Carving and Polishing Petoskey Stones	Two Old Stoners	Learn to carve and polish a Petoskey stone. Bring ideas of an image you want to carve!
11:30 - 11:50am	Exclusive Insider's Tour	Port Huron Wastewater Treatment Plant	At the Wastewater Treatment Plant, we take your dirty water and make it clean again. Come learn how!
12 - 12:20pm	Think energy!	Efficiency UNITED	Just for kids! Come learn about energy and the ways we use it in our homes.
12:30 - 12:50am	What's in my Trash?	Earth Keepers	Find out how long it takes for common trash items to decompose in the landfill and how we can easily work together to reduce this waste.
1pm - 1:20pm	Animal Tracks	Algonac State Park	Find and identify a variety of Michigan animal prints in mud or snow.
1:30 - 1:50pm	Nontoxic Soap Making	Lounies	Most store-bought kits for making soap at home are full of toxic checmicals. Learn how to make a non-toxic version and take home a sample yourself!
2pm - 2:20pm	Fish Print Painting	Health Department	Paint a colorful fish print to take home.
2:30pm	Is Your Sand Magnetic	Camp Cavell	Examine beach sand by using magnets to pick up hidden hematite. Discover cracks and crevices found on rocks and fossils using microscopes.

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
TIME	SHOW NAME	ORGANIZATION	DESCRIPTION
10:30 - 10:50am	Asian Longhorned Beetle	Sleeper State Park	Learn about this invasive pest that could threaten a wide variety of hardwood trees in Michigan.
11am - 11:20am	Phragmites Control on Your Property	Clay Township Phragmites Advisory Board	Learn what you can do to control these 12’ tall plants which may have taken over your wetland, beach, pond, or field. We’ll briefly discuss chemical and non-chemical options, permits, and treatments you can do yourself or with a local contractor.
11:30 - 11:50am	How do I prune my trees?	McCallum's Orchard	Learn different pruning methods to ensure the long-term health of your trees.
12 - 12:20pm	Easy Propagation of Plants	Master Gardeners	Learn how to divide and propagate plants to keep them living forever.
12:30 - 12:50pm	Wildlife Rehabilitation	Back 2 The Wild Rehab	What to do if you find wildlife in need? Learn about Michigan wildlife, their rescue, rehabilitation, and what you can do to help.
1pm - 1:20pm	Save Energy, Save Money	Efficiency UNITED	Learn how Efficiency UNITED can help you save energy in your home and money on your utility bill.
1:30 - 1:50pm	Home Cleaning the non-toxic way	Shaklee	Learn about green cleaners for your home that will keep you and your children safe from toxic chemicals.
2pm - 2:20pm	Backyard Birds 101	Audubon Society	How do we attract birds to our yards? Which birds regularly come to our backyards? What should we feed them and why do we want birds in our yards? Get the answers at this workshop!
2:30 - 2:50pm	Showy Science	MSU Extension 4-H	What's the science behind the Mentos & Diet Coke “explosion”? Discover this and more science facts during our 4-H Science Blast demonstration.
3:00pm	Is Your Sand Magnetic	Camp Cavell	Examine beach sand by using magnets to pick up hidden hematite. Discover cracks and crevices found on rocks and fossils using microscopes.

For more information about Earth Fair, please contact us at (810) 987-5306 or via email.