Sustainable Seabrook Earth Days 2009
Plan to attend Earth Days: April 22 - 25

They're coming and they're almost here! Now is the time to register online at www.sipoa.org. (Under "Resources" click "eforms.") There are still spaces available, but please sign-up soon. If you are having any problems signing up on the SIPOA web site, please call Shawna Jarrett at the POA office 843-768-0061 for assistance.

The theme is Sustainable Seabrook. Plan to come all 4 days and learn how you can be part of the solution. And remember, side effects of living green include saving money and being healthier! This event is sponsored by the Town of Seabrook Island and organized by the SIPOA environmental committee.






Wednesday, April 22nd Recycling Day
Morning at the tent on the real estate lawn
8:30am Refreshments
9:00am Welcome Ceremony -
Town Mayor, SIC & SIPOA Presidents
9:15am Sign-up for free energy audits
Green and Recycling Displays all day
Giveaways: fluorescent bulbs
9:30am Jenny Bloom - Charleston County Recycling
Center
Jill Cain - Habitat for Humanity
Ben Leigh - Sustainability Institute
Giveaways: logo corn mugs and reusable logo shopping bags

Afternoon at the tent on the real estate lawn
1:30pm Refreshments
2:00pm Keynote presentation - Billy McCord of DNR - Hammock islands
Giveaways: logo bamboo caps and SINHG trip raffle tickets

Thursday, April 23rd Alternative Transportation Day
(*) = limited space; register at www.sipoa.org (under Resources, click e-forms)

Morning at the tent on the real estate lawn
9:00am Refreshments
Bicycle Ride (*) to Freshfields & around Palmetto
Lake
Giveaways: discounts and gifts from Freshfields Village,
Newton Farms,Java Java, Ladles, SeaCoast Sports, Marble Slab
Creamery, and SINGH trip raffle tickets
10:00am Seabrook Great MPG Rally (*) - 25 mile course to compare vehicle
mpg
Prizes: 4 gas cards valued at $25
Energy Efficient Vehicles - literature and displays
10:30am Discounted bike tune-ups (*) by Atlantic Bike
($20, regular price $25)

Afternoon
1:00pm Birding and Ecology (*) - Beach, Bobcat Dune, and 6 Ladies Trail
meet at the POA Community Center parking lot
Giveaways: SINHG trip raffle tickets
Friday, April 24th Exploration Day
(*) = limited space; register at www.sipoa.org (under Resources, click e-forms)

Morning
9:00am Reptile Ramble (*) - Hidden Oaks Trail and Camp
St. Christopher trails
Meet at the Hidden Oaks trailhead
Giveaways - SINHG trip raffle tickets
Afternoon
1:00pm Afternoon Beach Exploration (*)
Meet at POA Community Center parking lot
Giveaways: SINHG trip raffle tickets
2:00pm Horizon Plan Site Tour (*) - Palmetto Lake House
Meet at racquet club parking lot
Giveaways: reusable logo shopping bags
3:30pm Horizon Plan Site Tour (*) - Island House
Meet at the Island House
Giveaways: reusable logo shopping bags
Saturday, April 25th Flora & Fauna Day
(*) = limited space; register at www.sipoa.org (under Resources, click e-forms)

Morning
9:00am Kids' Program (*) at the tent on the real estate
lawn
Refreshments, crafts, animals, videos, and Recycling
Olympics
Great prizes for kids
Electronic & Hazardous Waste Pick-up on the real estate parking lot
Document Shredding on the real estate parking lot

Afternoon at the tent on the real estate lawn
1:30pm Refreshments
2:00pm Don Smith- Sustaining Wildlife Backyard Habitat
Giveaways: Herbs plants donated by Seabrook Island Garden
Club
2:45pm Lynda Fox-Wood storks and Wetlands
3:30pm Gator Getters! - safety and respect for gators and the
marsh environment
4:15pm Finale: Socialize and enjoy free beer, wine, soft drinks
Raffle Drawings for:
SINHG trip of your choice for 2
Document shredder
Weekly bike rental


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