LEAP For GREEN is coming!
Come to the best party in town this Saturday April 16th from 10am to 2pm at the Mercer Island Community Center. Brought to you by IslandVision and the City of Mercer Island with the invaluable support of our sponsors!
Our annual Earth-day Sustainability event is a fun free interactive event for kids of all ages hooking you up with what’s happening in your community and region!
This is a “YOU-Powered” event so get there under your own power and receive a small prize.
Kids bring your bikes ready to test your skill in the BIKE RODEO!
Some of our exciting participants:
Friends of Luther Burbank will be leading two walks at 10am and 2:00pm; The Goat Lady will have goats to meet and greet; Marita Dingus is doing recycled art; Regina paints faces; Charlie and Jennifer bring their chickens; Patrick and Friends will be playing excellent music all day; The latest model Tesla – bright orange; test ride electric bikes; check out information on the natural environment around you; Did you know the Mercer Island School District is now a certified Green District; the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mercer have just rolled out their Green Business Program; Great food: Patty Pan Grill, Got Soup, Anita’s Crepes and Whidbey Island Ice Cream and sooooo much more!.
The entertainment line up:
10:00 am: Walk Luther Burbank (see description below)
10:00am to 11:00 am: Twirl Dance Studio (Marcie Spahi and Hoop to the Beat)
11:00am to 12:00pm: Roving Reptiles
12:00pm to 1:00pm: MI Martial Arts demonstrations
1:00pm to 2:00pm: Guelaguetza – Guatemalan Dancers
2:00pm: Walk Luther Burbank (see description below)
Friends of Luther Burbank is leading two walks of the park
Meeting location: Both walks will meet on the patio off the Mercer Room
Time: 10:00AM 0 11:00am
Meeting location: Both walks will meet on the patio off the Mercer Room
Time: 10:00AM 0 11:00am
| Judith Roan, will lead an easy walk through LBP in search of bird life. We will begin the walk from the back patio of the community center at 10:00am, and be back by 11:00am. April is usually a good month to listen for singing males on territory and to spot birds building nests. Bring binoculars if you have them. |
Time: 2:00PM - 3:00PM
| Amanda Clark will lead an easy walk through LBP along the boardwalk to Calkins Point and back along the path by the old barn ruins. We will talk about the typical plants and animals of the wetlands. We will also discuss the history of the park from its beginnings as a boys school. We will begin the walk from the back patio of the community center at 2:00 PM, and be back by 3:00 PM. |
A HUGE Thank You to our Sponsors:
Blue Sky Cleaners
Rotary Club of Mercer Island
Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle
Puget Sound Energy
Stroum Jewish Community Center
Steve Litzow
Cool Moms
Friends of Farrington
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