April 22, 1998,9:30am-12:00noon, Anacostia River, Northeast Washington DC

Participants will plant one hundred trees as part of a major riparian reforestation project. This project brings together a number of federal and local partners ins the support of regreening our National Capital and the Chesapeake Bay Riparian Forest Buffer Initiative to plant 2010 miles of streamside by the year 2010.

Partnering Organizations: US Department of Agriculture, Anacostia Garden Club, Earth Day Committee, Environmental Protection Agency, Earth Conservation Corps, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Women Like Us, AmeriCorps, Browning/Ferris Industries, Seafarers Yacht Club, Oars and Capital Rowing

Forest Service Contact: Gracie Joy(202) 273-4753

April 24, 1998, University of the District of Columbia, Washington DC

This fair will provide opportunities for science enrichment and enhance environmental awareness for DC public school students. Both Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl will make and appearance.

Partnering Organizations: DC Public Schools, DC Dept. of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, DC Dept of Public Works, Paladin House Publishers, UDC Fund, and US Dept. of Agriculture

Forest Service Contact: Gracie Joy(202) 273-4753

April 18, 1998, Knott's Berry Farm, Los Angeles, CA

Woodsy Owl participates in Earth Day activities with children

Estimate of Attendees: 10,000-15,000

Media Coverage: Unknown

Forest Service Contact: Nancy Porter (916) 364-2855

April 17-19, 1998, Cypress Gardens, Winter Haven, FL

Woodsy Owl participates in Earth Day activities with children

Estimate of Attendees: 10,000

Media Coverage: Unknown

Forest Service Contact: Jill Bauermeister (703) 689-3264

April 18, 1998, Gainesville, FL

Woodsy will appear and help in a community cleanup project

Media Coverage: Unknown

Partnering Organizations: WUFT(PBS affiliate), City of Gainsville Solid Waste Management, Keep Alachua County Beautiful, Eastside Development Committee

Forest Service Contact: Ginger Brown (404) 347-4194 or Susan White (352) 392-5551 ext. 134

April 20, 1998, Kenilworth Park, Chesapeake Bay

Planting of trees in riparian area, watershed improvement

Media Coverage: Unknown

Partnering Organizations: Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Forest Service Contact: Judy Kissinger (202) 205-1094

May 8, 1998, Anacostia Park, Washington DC

Hands-on conservation education experience for elementary students in the DC area with a theme of water conservation and "every day is earth day"

Estimate of Attendees: 1,300

Partnering Organizations: Government of the District of Columbia, Dept.of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Environmental Protection Agency, and local volunteer groups

Media Coverage: Unknown

Forest Service Contact: Judy Kissinger (202) 205-1094

April 22, 1998, Cleveland, OH

Woodsy throws out the first pitch on Earth Day

Estimate of Attendees: thousands

Media Coverage: yes

Partnering Organizations: Kodak, Major League Baseball

Forest Service Contact: Judy Kissinger (202) 205-1094

April 22, 1998, Milwaukee, WI

Woodsy throws out the first pitch on Earth Day

Estimate of Attendees: thousands

Media Coverage: yes

Partnering Organizations: Kodak, Major League Baseball

Forest Service Contact: Judy Kissinger (202) 205-1094

April 22, 1998, Shea Stadium, New York, NY

Woodsy throws out the first pitch on Earth Day

Estimate of Attendees: thousands

Media Coverage: yes

Partnering Organizations: Kodak, Major League Baseball

Forest Service Contact: Judy Kissinger (202) 205-1094

April 22, 1998, Phoenix, AZ

Woodsy throws out the first pitch on Earth Day

Earth day celebration, misc. activities

Estimate of Attendees: thousands

Media Coverage: yes

Partnering Organizations: Kodak, Major League Baseball

Forest Service Contact: Mary Nunez (602) 225-5292

April 22, 1998, Seattle, WA

Woodsy throws out the first pitch on Earth Day

Estimate of Attendees: thousands

Media Coverage: yes

Partnering Organizations: Kodak, Major League Baseball

Forest Service Contact: Susan Thomas (509) 548-6977

Nature's Web: Caring for the Land

April 20-23, 1998 Dworshak State Park, Big Eddy, Orofino, ID

Estimate of Attendees: 300

Media Coverage: none

Partnering Organizations: USDI Corps of Engineers, Fish & Wildlife Service, Nez Pierce National Park, Idaho Dept. of Lands, Idaho State Parks, Natural Resource Conservation Service

Forest Service Contact: Chris Kuykendall (208) 476-4541, Clearwater NF

Earth Day Workshops

April 22, 1998, Eureka Middle School, Eureka Ranger District, Montana

Estimate of Attendees: 120-180

Media Coverage: none

Partnering Organizations: Potentially Montana's Fish and Game, Lincoln Electric Co-op

Forest Service Contact: Terri Shuey (406) 296-2536 or FTS 700-431-1103, Kootenai NF, Eureka RD

April 20-24, 1998, Helena Elementary Schools, Helena, MT

School assemblies will be hosted at all Helena Elementary Schools (13 schools). Each assembly will include a 45-minute performance by "Walkin' Jim Stoltz", singer, song writer, and wilderness educator.

Estimate of Attendees: 3,500 students and teachers

Media Coverage: ?

Partnering Organizations: several

Forest Service Contact: Maggie Pittman (406) 449-5201, Helena NF

April 27, 1998, Chief Joseph Park, Harlowton, MT

Estimate of Attendees: 200-250

Media Coverage: Local newspaper

Partnering Organizations: Tree City USA, Mosselshell Employees Association

Forest Service Contact: Roxie Stroud (406) 632-4391, Lewis and Clark NF, Musselshell RD

Earth Day

April 18, 1998, Durango, Colorado

Local celebration with ~ 25 booths of food, arts/crafts, music, etc. FS/BLM participation will focus on children's activities such as Leave No Trace bingo, wilderness coloring sheets, and some fire prevention.

Estimate of Attendees: 400

Media Coverage: Local Radio Station (event co-sponsor)

Partnering Organizations: Bureau of Land Management, San Juan Mountains Nature Association

Forest Service Contact: Kristie Lancaster (970) 247-4874, San Juan Rio Grande NF

April 25, 1998, Sweetwater Lake Campground, White River National Forest, Colorado

Workday at Sweetwater Lake Campground: raking sites, repairing and painting wooden structures, cleaning fire rings, cutting brush, repairing signs. FS provides materials, work supervision, and lunch-time educational presentations. Vail Associates provides breakfast, lunch, and transportation to the site.

Estimate of Attendees: 100

Media Coverage: ?

Partnering organizations: Vail Associates

Forest Service Contact: Paula Johnston, (970) 328-6388

April 18, 1998, Evergreen, CO

Mountain Earth Festival - FS participation will focus on a Celebrating Wildflowers coloring contest, a healthy ecosystems interactive exhibit, disturbance ecology, and pests and fire in the urban interface.

Estimate of Attendees: 2,000-2,500

Media Coverage: ?

Forest Service Contact: Faith Duncan, (303) 275-5610

April 17, 1998, Hillcrest Elementary School, Northglenn, CO

City of Northglenn's annual Earthkeeper Festival. Several agencies, usually including CO State Forest Service, USFWS, City of Northglenn, and others, provide presentations to the individual classes throughout the school. FS will focus on water and forest ecosystems.

Estimate of Attendees: 500

Media Coverage: ?

Partnering Organizations: City of Northglenn Parks and Recreation Department

Forest Service Contact: Randy Wilkerson, (303) 275-5359, Rocky Mountain Regional Office

April 18, 1998, Hot Springs, South Dakota

School children will participate in a community clean-up in the morning. Throughout the day, booths will be located at the local community center. FS booth will focus on plants and animals of the grasslands. Animal pelts and plant mounts will be available. Kids will make pictures with stamps of animal tracks and plants. 200 seedlings will be given away as prizes for answers to questions about grasslands.

Estimate of Attendees: 400

Media Coverage: local

Partnering Organizations: National Park Service, Local law enforcement, County extension service

Forest Service Contact: Robert Novotny, (605) 745-4107, Nebraska NF

Earth Day

April 25, 1998, Flagstaff, AZ

Activities include tree planting, environmental theme exhibits and programs and an appearance by Woodsy.

Estimate of Attendees: 200

Media Coverage: Newspaper, TV

Partnering Organizations: City of Flagstaff, Clean & Green Committee, Keep America Beautiful

Forest Service Contact: Karen Clark (520) 527-3492, Coconino NF

April 22, 1998, Fredonia, AZ

Various activities including poster contest, leave-no-trace workshop, recycling, beautification, clean ups @ schools and parks and an appearance by Woodsy.

Estimate of attendees: 75

Media Coverage: Newspaper, possibly radio

Partnering Organizations: Earth Celebration Committee, Local businesses and governments

Forest Service Contact: Maggie Dowd (520) 643-7395, Kaibab NF

April 20-24, Williams, AZ

Various events including planting wildflowers, school programs on wildlife, recycling, wilderness heritage, birds of prey, adopt-a-lake, slogan & art contests in schools, Environmental Moment with the FS radio program Star Programs

Estimate of Attendees: 100

Media Coverage: Local radio, newspaper

Partnering Organizations: Lowell Observatory, Local radio station, Chamber of Commerce

Forest Service Contact: Wessley Massey (520) 635-4707, Kaibab NF

April 22, 1998, Phoenix Civic Center Plaza, Phoenix, AZ

Environmental fair with activities including benefits of trees, tree cookies and an appearance by Woodsy

Estimate of Attendees: 5,000

Media Coverage: Local TV, Newspaper

Partnering Organizations: Central Arizona EE Center, City of Phoenix, Rowlands Nursery

Forest Service Contact: Mary Nunez (602) 225-5200, Tonto NF, AZ

Earth Week

April 24-26, 1998, Silver City, NM

Various events and activities planned for local schools including Hawkwatch Internet, Art Projects and Hawks Aloft.

Estimate of Attendees: 1,000

Media Coverage: possibly

Partnering Organizations: Local Schools, Chamber of Commerce, Nature Conservancy, Phelps Dodge

Forest Service Contact: Alice Cohen (520) 388-8201, Gila NF

April 25, 1998, Alameda Zoo, Alamagordo, NM

Various environmental theme displays and demonstrations including puppet shows, tree plantings Project Wild, Smokey and Woodsy.

Estimate of Attendees: 1,000

Media Coverage: Radio, Newspaper, Cable

Partnering Organizations:Alameda Zoo, New Mexico State Forestry, National Park Service, City of Alamagordo, Mescalero Reservation

Forest Service Contact: Mona Fredrick (505) 434-7291, Lincoln NF

April 22, 1998, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Woodsy Programs and Environmental Fair with booths

Estimate of Attendees: 500

Media Coverage: TV

Partnering Organizations: University of New Mexico

Forest Service Contact: Karen Carter (505) 761-4650, Cibola NF

Earth Day/ Arbor Day Presentations

April 9, 20-25, 1998, Payette National Forest, Idaho

Presentations at three local elementary schools on tree planting, Woodsy, environmental education

Estimate of Attendees: 2500

Media Coverage: ?

Partnering Organizations: Local schools

Forest Service Contact: Karen Schultz (801) 625-5262, Intermountain Region

Fifth Annual Sierra Celebration of Earth Day

April 25, 1998, Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

Forest Service will present information on forest issues such as "forest health" and "fuels management"

Estimate of Attendees: 100 college students

Media Coverage: None

Partnering Organizations: Sierra College, Sierra Club, Zero Population Growth

Forest Service Contact: Nancy Platt (530) 644-2349

April 22, 1998, 9:00am-4:00pm, Groveland Ranger District, Stanislaus NF, CA

Second Annual Earth Day Celebration with the theme of "We are taking care of Earth's resources for our future." Activities include guided hikes on the Littel Golden Forest Trail featuring information on wildlife/fisheries, recreation, forestry , fire, archaeology, botany, and soil/hydrology.

Estimate of Attendees: 600

Media Coverage: Local newspapers

Partnering Organizations: National Arbor Day Foundation, Little Golden Books

Forest Service Contact: Joy Barney (209) 962-7825 x556, Stanislaus NF

April 21-26, 1998, Mt. Blady Ranger District, Angeles National Forest, Glendora, CA

Various events in the Forest, at local schools and local businesses emphasizing tree plantings, cleanups, and appearances by Smokey and Woodsy on April 25 at Walmart and an appearance on April 26 by Smokey at the Let's Make a Difference Fair in Anaheim Hills.

Estimate of Attendees: ?

Media Coverage: ?

Partnering Organizations: Walmart, Local Schools,

Forest Service Contact: Mt. Baldy Ranger District (626) 335-1251, Angeles NF

April 30, 1998, Parker Elementary and King Estates Middle School

Arbor Day event at each school site planting trees, campus cleanup and beautification

Estimate of Attendees: 300

Partnering Organizations: Local Schools

Forest Service Contact: Amahra Hicks (415) 705-2604, PSW Regional Office

April 21, 1998, Aiken Creek Campground, Six RIvers National Forest

Students will participate in 15 educational activities including: Neotropical migratory birds, silviculture, basket weaving, tribal history, Adopt-A-Watershed, fire prevention, mammal tracking, fisheries, and more. Lunch events will include tribal dancing and games.

Estimate of Attendees: 150

Media Coverage: Newspaper

Partnering Organizations: Humboldt County School District and the Karuk Tribe

Forest Service Contact: Susan Sniado (530) 627-3291, Orleans Ranger District, Six Rivers NF

Earth Day Celebration

April 18, 1998, Matt Dishman Community Center, Portland, OR

Earthday celebration with booths sponsored by various cooperators and including hands-on activities, games, prizes, and refreshments

Estimate of Attendees: 300 families

Media Coverage: ?

Partnering Organizations: Portland Schools, METRO, Portland State University, Bureau of Environmental Sciences, and Portland Parks and Recreation.

Forest Service Contact: Jennifer Gomol (503) 808-2082, Region 6, Director's Office

April 13, 20-24 1998, Hood River Valley High School, Hood River, OR

Forest Service Master LNT trainer Lezlie Murray will train 15-20 students who will then assist Lezlie in carrying this message to the entire student body. Students will receive training, a handout and view the film "Soft Paths" to help them understand the importance of minimum impact camping. Student trainers will receive a special certificate indicating their completion of the 8-hour training course. Student volunteers will followup with cleanup efforts at the Eagle Creek Campground and the painting of restroom facilities at the Bridge of the Gods .

Estimate of Attendees: 1,000

Media Coverage: ?

Partnering Organizations: Hood River Valley Schools

Forest Service Contact: Lezlie Murray (541) 386-2333, Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area

Earth Day Impact Monster Skit

April 17, 1998, Naches Public Schools, Naches, WA

Forest Service employees with the help of Haches High School volunteers will present an environmental theme skit entitled The Impact Monster.

Estimate of Attendees: 1,000 3rd-6th grade students

Media Coverage: Local TV

Partnering Organizations: Yakima Greenway Foundation

Forest Service Contact: Doug Jenkins (509)653-2205, Naches Ranger District, Wenatchee NF

Kids Day

April 21, 1998, Oak Park, Montgomery, AL

Woodsy Owl Program

Estimate of Attendees: 200

Media Coverage: yes

Partnering Organizations: Local Schools, US Air Force

Forest Service Contact: Tammy Freeman Truett (334) 832-4470

April 24, 1998, Haynesville Elementary School, Montgomery, AL

Woodsy Owl Program and other conservation education messages

Estimate of Attendees: 50

Media Coverage: none

Partnering Organizations: Haynesville Elementary School

Forest Service Contact: Tammy Freeman Truett (334) 832-4470

Earth Day at Wooten Park

April 18, 1998, Wooten Park, Tavares, FL

City event for organizations/groups working to improve and save the environment. Our booth will consist of a table display (animal mounts, management tools, interactive displays) as well as environmental education games for children offered on the hour.

Estimate of Attendees: 1500+

Media Coverage: possibly TV

Forest Service Contact: Janet Hinchee (352) 669-3153, Ocala N, Seminole Ranger District

Kentucky Works Earth Day

April 22, 1998, 10:00am-2:00pm, Farnham Dudgeon Civic Center, Frankfort, KY

Exhibits and demonstrations with hands-on activities for students showcasing the latest in environmental techniques and technology.

Estimate of Attendees: 1,000

Media Coverage: Yes

Partnering Organizations: Kentucky Farm Bureau, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Ashland Oil, East Kentucky Power, Westvaco, Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Lexmark, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet

Forest Service Contact: Marie Walker, (606) 745-3100, Daniel Boone NF

Earth Fest

March 21 & 22, 1998, Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, LA

Fast paced, high intensity event. Participants visit each booth, answer questions, receive a stamp and after visiting all booths, awarded an Earth Fest T-Shirt. Partners include Audubon Institute

Estimate of Attendees: 30,000

Media Coverage: Local TV

Partnering Organizations: 50-60 environmental organizations and agencies

Forest Service Contact: Jim Caldwell (318) 473-7168,Kisatchie NF

June 20, 1998, Alexandria Zoo,

Public visits booths with environmental themes, answer questions and receive T-shirts.

Estimate of Attendees: 1,000

Media Coverage: Local TV

Forest Service Contact: Mary May (318) 445-9396, Kisatchie NF

Technology Day

April 22, 1998, 9am-3pm, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville State University and the Forest Service along with many other partners will give presentations on the use of technology in natural resource conservation and management including geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning system (GPS) and remote sensing.

Estimate of Attendees: 500-1,000 college and high school students

Media Coverage: local newspapers, radio, and TV stations

Partnering Organizations: Fayettevillle State University, US Army

Forest Service Contact: Steve Lenzo (803) 725-4285, Savannah River Institute

Hacia el Nuevo Milenio: Sembrando por Puerto Rico

April 22, 1998, Puerto Rico

The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment of Puerto Rico is planning a massive tree planting in Puerto Rico on Earth Day 1998. Over half a million trees will be planted island-wide. The Caribbean National Forest will participate in this effort.

Estimate of Attendees: ?

Media Coverage: San Juan and local area print and some television media

Partnering Organizations: DNR Puerto Rico, Governor of Puerto Rico

Forest Service Contact: Lizzette Velez (787) 888-5609, Caribbean National Forest

Earthday Birthday

April 25, 1998, 10:00am-2:00pm, York County Museum, Rock Hill, SC

Many exhibits, events, games, food, songs and presentations for families. The museum is opening a new exhibit this day entitled, "Bears of Popular Culture". Smokey is one of the honored bears and will be in attendance at the celebration along with Forest Service escorts.

Estimate of Attendees: 3,000

Forest Service Contact: Gwen Beavans (864) 427-9858

Threatened and Endangered Species in Michigan

April 25, 11:00am-4:00pm, Lake Bluff Audubon Center, Manistee, MI

Speakers include experts on bats, wolves, trilliums and orchids

Estimate of Attendees: ?

Media Coverage: ?

Partnering Organizations: Local Audubon Club

Forest Service Contact: Ramona Venegas (616) 723-2211, Huron-Manistee NF

April 22, 1998, Rapid River Elementary School, Rapid River, MI

Presentations on illegal garbage dumping in the community and on the Forest. Students will learn the importance of keeping their local communities, schools, homes, and forests clean.

Estimate of Attendees: 120 students

Media Coverage: ?

Partnering Organizations: Rapid River Elementary School

Forest Service Contact: Sue Alexander (906) 474-6442, Hiawatha NF

April 20, 1998, 110 Green Hall, University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus, MN

A panel of local news media will talk to Forest Service staff, college faculty and students, and other natural resource professionals in the Twin Cities.

Estimate of Attendees: 200

Media Coverage: yes

Partnering Organizations: College of Natural Resources, University of Minnesota

Forest Service Contact: Lucy Burke (612) 649-5374, North Central Station

April 10, 1998, Morgantown Highschool, Morgantown, WV

The Mayor will lead an Arbor Day Proclamation Ceremony and receive the Tree City USA award. Students will participate with poetry and assist the audience in planting 15 trees.

Estimate of Attendees: 50+

Media Coverage: WAJR radio, Dominion Post, Channel 12

Partnering Organizations: Morgantown Board of Parks and Recreation, West Virginia University, Mt. Zion's Nursery, South Park Neighborhood Association, Morgantown Tree Comm., Allegheny Power, Main Street Morgantown, WV Division of Forestry, Mon. Valley Green Space Coalition

Forest Service Contact: Kasey Russel (304) 285-1528, Morgantown Field Office, FRM/FHP

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