Mad Scientists, Giant Fish and Wiggling Worms

2005 Archived News

Learn how to make every day Earth Day at King County's 2nd annual Earth Day Expo on Friday, April 22, at Westlake Park, from 9:45 a.m. until 2 p.m.

On hand will be Bert the Salmon, worm bins and educational booths showcasing environmentally friendly programs, services and products. The expo kicks off with a short performance by Mad Science, a local company that entertains children with interactive science-themed demonstrations.

King County Executive Ron Sims will be there to talk about his visionary plans to protect open space and resource lands, and to present King County's prestigious Green Globe Awards to businesses, organizations and individuals that are making an environmental difference in the region.

Fun for all ages, adults too can be involved by visiting booths representing businesses, community organizations, and government groups working to protect and preserve the environment.

Scheduled activities include:

9:45 a.m. Children's performance by Mad Science. Children from local childcare facilities are invited to attend. Immediately following the show, children are invited to learn how worms turn paper and food waste into a landscaping resource.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bert the Salmon, the Puget Sound's environmental mascot who has starred in television and radio public service announcements, attended community festivals, and is a prominent feature in many Puget Sound-area school science curriculums. (All day)
10:30 a.m. Greenprint for King County press conference. County Executive Ron Sims will outline King County's newly developed forward-thinking strategy for identifying and protecting the county's most important open space and resource lands.
11:00 a.m 12:15 p.m. Green Globe Award Ceremony hosted by KIRO-TV's Penny LeGate with award presentation from King County Executive Ron Sims. King County Executive Ron Sims will present this prestigious award to 14 businesses and individuals in recognition of their outstanding achievement in environmental stewardship.
12:45 p.m. Children's performance by Mad Science. Second show by science-related performers.

More than 15 exhibitors will provide a sampling of green products and services including recycled content products, reclaimed and salvaged materials and much more. Participating organizations include the Environmental Protection Agency, King County Metro Transit and the Department of Natural Resources and Parks.

For more information about Earth Day and family fun activities in King County visit the Web site at dnr.metrokc.gov/dnrp/pa/earthday or contact Glynnis Vaughan at 206-296-1980.