Energize CT Partners to Host Annual Earth Day Celebration

From Energize Connecticut:

On Saturday, April 23, the Energize Connecticut partners will host its annual Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Energize Connecticut Center, located at 122 Universal Dr. North in North Haven (next to Panera Bread in the Target Plaza). The event is free of charge and open to the public.

The Energize Connecticut Center is the only place in the state that provides people of all ages with a hands-on learning experience to discover the important role that energy plays in our daily lives.

During the Earth Day celebration, family-friendly entertainment and educational, energy-focused activities are scheduled throughout the day.

Bash the Trash Environmental Arts will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help attendees of all ages build musical instruments out of recycled and reused materials.

From 1-3 p.m., Mad Science, a leading science enrichment provider in the Northeast, will conduct a number of science activities, including “Energy Blast” and “Fantastic Forces.”

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) will conduct interactive robot demonstrations all day long. FIRST provides programs that encourage young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math.

Other entertainment, activities and special guests include Animal Embassy, who will be on-hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with rescue animals for children and their families to learn more about animal rescue. There will be energy and earth-themed face painting at 11 a.m. and a Danny Magic comedy and magic show from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Billy the Clown will provide balloon animals and a clown show from noon to 3 p.m. There will also be all-day appearances by Effy the Energy-Efficient Dinosaur, who will be available for children to meet and take pictures with him. Families will be able to make energy-themed arts and crafts, and the Girl Scouts of Connecticut will provide guests with information about their programs with crafts for sale. Phil's Garden Center of North Haven will be on site selling seasonal plants.

A full schedule of the day's activities and additional information is available through the Energize Connecticut website.