ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR

November 11, 2006

Featuring an all day SPEAKERS SERIES

FREE - Public Invited

 

The Hoffman Estates Environmental Commission and the Village of Schaumburg

Environmental Committee co-present a day of environmental enrichment

 

LOCATION: Schaumburg Prairie Center for Performing Arts

                                 9:30 AM TO 3:30 PM

Located at: 201 Schaumburg Court (3 blocks East of Roselle Rd.

and just south of Schaumburg Rd.) 

 

NOVEMBER 11 - EVENTS, TOPICS AND SPEAKERS

·      25 Environmental Groups displaying their projects

·      Alternate Fuel Cars (incl. Police Car)

·      Live Greyhounds

Presentations:

                                                                                                                   

10:00 AM ³Effects of Climate Change in Illinois² ­ Milton Clark -U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency

11:00 ³Our Trees ­ Under Attack!² ­ Rex Bastian - The Care of Trees

12:00 Noon ³Hybrid Cars ­ What are they?² John J. Walton -Chicago Clean Cities

12:45 ³Illinois Birds of Prey² ­ Live Raptors - including ³Deshka² the Bald Eagle

2:15 ³The Ultimate Garden² ­ Anne Gachuhi - Univ. Ill. Extension Master Gardener Program

·      Special Exhibit ­ Illinois Department of Natural Resources ­ Conservation Trailer

 

Join your friends and neighbors at the 5th annual Environmental Fair - November 11,

at the Prairie Center, in Schaumburg, IL, for an all day experience in the natural

world around us. Enjoy the educational benefits of expert speakers on fascinating

eco-subjects, visit the unique displays , pick up helpful literature on environmental

topics and be sure to stop and chat with representatives from local environ-

mental groups, featuring their projects in restoration, environmental conservancy,

wildlife rescue and recovery, natural resources and preservation.

 

Area residents, students, educators, public works - local officials and guests are welcome to

attend. Bring a guest - there is no cost. For more information contact the Hoffman Estates

Special Event Line ­ 847-781-2660.