Newcastle Earth Day Returns in 2012

The 2012 Newcastle Washington Earth Day celebration will highlight what is “green” for people and the environment.

"This event celebrates our community's love for the environment," said Grace Stiller, chair of Newcastle Earth Day. "We have created a day that the entire family can enjoy — with interactive displays, music, children's events, mini-seminars, electric cars, recycling for metal and electrical appliances, blackberry munching goats and booths featuring green products and services by non-profit environmental organizations and businesses."

There will be no shortage of fun at the one-day festival including tons of activities for kids and adults. The City of Newcastle, community leaders, and individuals will be on hand to share ideas and solutions to help make our lives healthier — socially, economically and environmentally.

The fourth-annual Newcastle Earth Day celebration will take place on Saturday April 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Boren Park, located at 13058 SE 84th Way, Newcastle, just off of Coal Creek Parkway.

This year's event includes geocaching, the real-world treasure hunting game where players search for hidden containers using GPS devices and the interactive “Science in the Environment” display from the Pacific Science Center (PSC). The display will be hosted by the PSC staff, and consists of 10 tables with interesting learning activities for both kids and adults.

The Boeing Employees Concert Band, The Gifted Program Rock Band and a number of local high school jazz bands will provide musical entertainment.

"Many of our volunteers come from Hazen High School in the Renton School District," said Stiller.

Food will be available for purchase from vendor such as Charlie's Buns N' Stuff (burgers and sandwiches), Athena's Gyros and Tastyz Kettle Korn.

Click the PDF to the left for a Schedule of Newcastle Washington Earth Day Events.

Earth Day event sponsors include Puget Sound Energy, Three Degrees Program, Waste Management and Lake Boren Townhomes at Newcastle.