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Earth Day United
April 20 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
F R E E C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T!
Date: April 20, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Venue: Unity of Wichita, 2160 N Oliver, Wichita, KS 67208
♻️ Join us for afternoon of engaging, all-age activities to show love of our planet. 💪Participate in hands-on experiences to boost your environmental consciousness. 🌳 Discover how to champion clean water, tree planting, and sustainability.💡Unleash your creativity with DIY Solar Installation ideas. Connect with fellow green lifestyle enthusiasts.
***A special MAGICAL GUEST will be joining us to celebrate Earth Day United, traveling far far distances from her very frigid homeland, in the North Mountain.
Can you guess who it is?***
Exhibits: Explore a diverse range of products and services from local vendors, many eco-friendly.
Speakers: Engage with inspiring speakers who are leading the charge for environmental activism and sustainability.
Social Action Groups: Connect with organizations dedicated to making a positive impact on our planet.
Crafts and Activities: Enjoy fun and educational activities for both children and adults, designed to promote eco-awareness.
Community Networking: Get to know your Wichita community vendors, products, services, and eco-habits to incorporate into your daily life.
Activities, vendors, and advocacy provided by:
WSU Go Green team, Wichita Public Library with the Book Bus, ICT Tree Huggers, Urban Garth, Unity of Wichita Earthcare/ Youth and Family Ministry/SpiritGroups Ministry, League of Women Voters Wichita-Metro, Wichita Clean Streams, International Rescue Committee, MLW Malissa Long Wear, Sedgwick County Extension Office Master Gardeners and more!
(PLEASE VISIT OUR EVENT PAGE TO SEE WHAT ITEMS THE IRC IS COLLECTING)
Tasty food from:
Wheat Street Dogs, NiceBites Vegan Sweets and Treat.
Featured Speakers:
1:00 pm-1:45 pm
Holger Meyer, Professor of Physics, WSU, Environmentalist, and Homeowner
DIY GROUND-SOURCE HEAT PUMP
1:45 pm-2:15 pm
Lori Lawrence, Bag Free Wichita
Wichita Sustainability Integration Board Member, Drive Electric ICT, and Southwind Kansas Sierra Club
LIVING WITHOUT PLASTICS
2:15 pm -2:45 pm
Becky Lewis, Former City of Wichita’s Water Resource Manager, Wichita Clean Streams
SIMPLE ACTIONS TO PROTECT OUR WATER
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Charolett Knapic, former owner Beautiful Day Cafe
URBAN HOMESTEADING
3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
Kent Rowe, Solar Energy and Environmental Advocate
SOLAR ENERGY FOR SCHOOLS
Our awesome sponsors:
Unity of Wichita’s Earthcare Team, Sierra Club Southwind Group, ICT Trees, ProKansas Recycling, Citizens Climate Lobby, Drive Electric ICT, Metal Mija, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Eco-Products Inc.
Our Mission:
Earth Day United aims to foster unity in taking a stand on our climate emergency. Together, we can explore how each of us can play a role in creating a better world for future generations.
Let’s come together to celebrate, learn, and take action for a greener, more sustainable future!
To register, follow the QR code in the photo or check out
https://linktr.ee/316united
email: [email protected]