Apr 14 2013
2013 North East Trees Earth Day Festival April 21, 2013 – Los Angeles River Center and Gardens
2013 North East Trees Earth Day Festival April 21, 2013
Sunday, April 21

11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Los Angeles River Center and Gardens

(formerly Lawry’s California Center)

570 W. Avenue 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065

(between San Fernando Road and Figueroa)

Enjoy a day of art, ideas and entertainment to benefit North East Trees is a beautiful garden setting with mature trees and splashing fountains. We’ll be serving craft beer from one of Los Angeles’ top-rated breweries, Golden Road Brewing, fine Italian wines from direct importer WIne Bee, and fresh lemonade. Take in the offerings of local artists and groove to the blues as Barbara Paul and BullFish take the stage at 1 pm.

We’re close to the Los Angeles River bike path for those want to pedal to our Fest. We’ll have the cold drinks ready when you arrive!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, volunteering or participating in this event, please email: SusanKromka@gmail.com with NET Earth Day in the subject line.

PRIZE DRAWING:
While you’re here, be sure to enter our prize drawing. You could win a deluxe rain barrel, a Native Plant Starter package from Tree of Life Nursery, up to 10 trees of your choice delivered – and even planted  – by the NET Urban forestry crew, a Trader Joe’s gift basket and more!

Can’t make the event but love what we do?
You can make a secure donation on our event web site:
www.NET2013EarthDayFest.com

570 West Avenue 26, Suite 200
Los Angeles, California 90065
(323) 441-8634 • info@northeasttrees.org  www.northeasttrees.org

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Event Schedule

Thursday, April 18 – all participant insurance waivers must be in

SUNDAY, APRIL 21

9 am -11 am   Exhibitor Move-In

11am             EARTH DAY FESTIVAL begins

1 pm              STORY TIME – Crystal Miranda reads in the Kidz Zone

1 pm- 4 pm     BULLFISH performs
featuring Barbara Paul (vocalist), John Bull (guitar),
Dave Fertig on blues harp

2 pm              STORY TIME – Crystal Miranda reads in the Kidz Zone

3 pm              STORY TIME – Crystal Miranda reads in the Kidz Zone

4:50 pm         RAFFLE PRIZE DRAWING
Buy a ticket for a chance to win a package of earth-friendly items including: a deluxe Rain Barrel, a Native Plant Starter kit of sages, flowering perennials and a native oak from Tree of Life Nursery, or select which items you’d like win: an assortment of 15 Gal. Trees – delivered and planted (if you wish) by the NET Urban Forestry crew, a Trader Joe’s Gift Basket, Patron Anejo, Wine and more.

5 pm              EARTH DAY FESTIVAL ends

5 pm – 7 pm    Exhibitor Move-out

The Lobos Truck will be at our Festival, parked to the right of the main entrance to the gardens.

Throughout the day, we’ll have things for kids to do… all on the lawn area of the gardens.

PLANTING, POTTING & GROWING
Kristy Pittman & George Balteria

CRAFTS: KITES, ORAGAMI ANIMALS & MORE
Pat Balteria, Dorothy Barles, Sarah Williams, Cynthia Balteria, Gina Romero

NATURE EXHIBITS, ANIMAL TRACKS, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM & MATERIALS
Jeff Weinstein

 

 

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