Mastering the Schedule!

Hey folks! After months of planning, we're down to the last 5 days before we open the gates for you to come in and enjoy the Hudson Valley 40th Anniversary Earth Day Celebration.

I figure now is the right time to present you with the one, the only, Master Schedule of everything we've got going on. This is where you can see what time, which building, what activity, who's presenting, watching, doing, being, thinking...etc.

First, the things that are happening all day, both days:

• The Dutchess County BOCES 3-D Green Model House Buildout (Bldg. B)
• Farmers Market (Bldg. E)
• Green Companies Exhibition (Bldg. C) and some outdoor exhibits, too!
  
• Hay Rides (outdoors, of course!)
• Pony Rides (also outdoors...)
• Maker Square (Bldg. E)
• Recycling -- E-Waste (Sat/Sun) and Document Shredding (Sun. Only)
  

Now, the timed schedule -- all 8 pages of it (yes, 8!) -- remains subject to some shifting around...since we're STILL adding things, and working to accommodate last-minute changes and happenings in people's lives. So, caveat schedule changes, and read on!

MASTER SCHEDULE FOR EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

4/24 – 4/25

Saturday:

10 AM

Bldg. A: Musicians for Clean Air

Sasha and the Vocal Souls – Neo-Soul/ R and B/ Roots

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Two by Two Endangered Animals Petting Zoo.

10:15 AM

Bldg. D. Eco-Presentations

“Harnessing RainWater”: Learn about Rain Barrels and Make One (if you want to also make the rain barrel, you’ll need to preregister/fee required - see CCEDC website: www.ccedutchess.org) – Carolyn Klocker, CCEDC Educator

10:30 AM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

“The Magic Planet Environmental Magic Show.” Doc Swan

Building E: Food Demos, Farmers Market, Maker Square, Yoga & Tai Chi

How to Make a Simple Fresh Salad with Local Organic Produce with Executive Chef Dale Andrews, The Rhinecliff. Tricks to make a simple salad taste great, and what to look for in fresh produce. (www.therhinecliff.com)

11 AM

Bldg. A: Musicians for Clean Air

Bak 2 Roots – Internationally-acclaimed African Drum Band (www.bak2roots.com)

Bldg. B: Kidz World

“Catch the Scent - How Insects use their senses and smell to communicate.” Stephanie Mallozzi, Agriculture/Horticulture Program Leader, CCEDC

Storytime in the Children’s Book Corner: This Tree Counts, with Author Alison Formento (book signing to follow)

11:30 AM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Go On a GPS Earthcaching Treasure Hunt! Neil Curri, Sr. GIS Resource Educator with volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 228

Big Green TV

Bldg. D. Eco-Presentations

Solar Energy Economics: It’s more affordable than you think – Hudson Valley Clean Energy

11:45 AM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Storytime in the Children’s Book Corner: Plant Secrets, with Author Emily Goodman (book signing to follow)

12:00 PM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Two by Two Endangered Animals Petting Zoo.

Building E: Food Demos, Farmers Market, Maker Square, Yoga & Tai Chi

Gigi Hudson Valley Farm to Fork: Hudson Valley Mediterranean with Chef/Author Laura Pensiero. Followed by book signing, Hudson Valley Mediterranean. (www.gigitrattoria.com)

12:30 PM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Big Green TV

Bldg. D. Eco-Presentations

Hudson Valley Chickens 101: How to raise them where you live (as seen on Martha Stewart!) – Billiam van Roestenberg, Owner, Liberty View Farm, Highland, NY.

1:00 PM

Bldg. A: Musicians for Clean Air

David Temple – Guitarist, composer and recording artist, featuring music from Brazil and Spain in addition to original arrangements and compositions (www.davidtemple.com)

Bldg. B: Kidz World

“Catch the Scent - How Insects use their senses and smell to communicate.” Stephanie Mallozzi, Agriculture/Horticulture Program Leader, CCEDC

Storytime in the Children’s Book Corner: This Tree Counts, with

Author Alison Formento (book signing to follow)

1:30 PM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

“The Magic Planet Environmental Magic Show.” Doc Swan

Go On a GPS Earthcaching Treasure Hunt! Neil Curri, Sr. GIS Resource Educator with volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 228

Bldg. D. Eco-Presentations

Eight Steps to the True Food Diet: Annie B. Bond, CEO of Green Chi Café (www.greenchicafe.com) and best-selling eco-author. Book Signing of her new book, True Food, National Geographic © 2010, afterwards.

Building E: Food Demos, Farmers Market, Maker Square, Yoga & Tai Chi

Healthy Eating Made Easy with Chef Joe Baldwin, Earth to Table. Learn how to grow nutritious food for optimal health in your own garden, or in pots on your patio! (www.earthtotable.ag)

1:45 PM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Storytime in the Children’s Book Corner: Plant Secrets, with Author Emily Goodman (book signing to follow)

2:00 PM

Bldg. A: Musicians for Clean Air

We Must Be – R&B/Pop/Soul

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Two by Two Endangered Animals Petting Zoo.

2:30 PM

Bldg. A: Musicians for Clean Air

The Christine Spero Group – original nu-Jazz/Latin/pop/ Brazilian influenced, mixed with covers by writers, Stevie Wonder, Beatles, Sergio Mendes, Jobim, Laura Nyro & Joni Mitchess. (www.Christinesperogroup.com)

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Learn to Folk Dance with the Korinya Ukranian Folk Music and Dance Troupe

Bldg. D. Eco-Presentations

The Hudson River Fish Advisories: A general introduction to the Hudson River Fish Advisories impacting the upper Hudson, Mid-Hudson and lower Hudson Valley regions – Regina Keenan, NYS Department of Health/Center for Environmental Health.

3:00 PM

Horticulture Building (down the hill, past the food court)

Exclusive showing of the Nationally Acclaimed Feature Film: “Earth Days”

Introduced by and Q&A afterwards by the Producer/Director (the Hudson Valley’s and Rhinebeck’s own) Robert Stone

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Storytime in the Children’s Book Corner: This Tree Counts, with Author Alison Formento (book signing to follow)

3:30 PM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Go On a GPS Earthcaching Treasure Hunt! Neil Curri, Sr. GIS Resource Educator with volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 228

Big Green TV

Bldg. D. Eco-Presentations

Investments You Can Make in Your Home to Save Energy – Mark Pierce, Extension Associate, Department of Design and Environmental Analysis, Cornell University.

3:45 PM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Storytime in the Children’s Book Corner: Plant Secrets, with Author Emily Goodman (book signing to follow)

4:00 PM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Two by Two Endangered Animals Petting Zoo.

“The Magic Planet Environmental Magic Show.” Doc Swan

The Korinya Ukranian Folk Band – classic Ukranian folk music (www.shawangunkridgefarm.com)

Sunday:

10 AM

Bldg. A: Musicians for Clean Air

Sidereal – an Acapella group of Poughkeepsie Day School students, with classic vocal arrangements

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Two by Two Endangered Animals Petting Zoo.

10:30 AM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

“The Magic Planet Environmental Magic Show.” Doc Swan

Bldg. D. Eco-Presentations

The Ten Percent Challenge: A Model for Energizing Savings and Building Community: Melissa Everett, Sustainable Hudson Valley

Building E: Food Demos, Farmers Market, Maker Square, Yoga & Tai Chi

Herb Drying: Making Herb Blends to Use In Cooking with the experts at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, Dutchess County (www.ccedutchess.org)

11:00 AM

Bldg. A: Musicians for Clean Air

Jive Turkeys – Rhinebeck High School students, blues-based rock group

Bldg. B: Kidz World

“Catch the Scent - How Insects use their senses and smell to communicate.” Stephanie Mallozzi, Agriculture/Horticulture Program Leader, CCEDC

11:30 AM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Big Green TV

Go On a GPS Earthcaching Treasure Hunt! Neil Curri, Sr. GIS Resource Educator with volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 228

Bldg. D. Eco-Presentations

Solar Energy Economics: It’s more affordable than you think – Hudson Valley Clean Energy

12:00 pm

Bldg. A: Musicians for Clean Air

Todd Young – Original songs and covers of some of the best known hits from the 60's to present day

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Two by Two Endangered Animals Petting Zoo.

Building E: Food Demos, Farmers Market, Maker Square, Yoga & Tai Chi

Freezing Your Summer Harvest, with the experts at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, Dutchess County (www.ccedutchess.org)

12:30 PM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Big Green TV

Bldg. D. Eco-Presentations

Farm Community Tables: Helping Local Farmers to Market: Billiam van Roestenberg, Owner, Liberty View Farm, Highland, NY.

1:00 PM

Bldg. A: Musicians for Clean Air

Karl Allweier & Annie Fox – Original rock acoustic duo (www.karlallweier.com)

Bldg. B: Kidz World

“Catch the Scent - How Insects use their senses and smell to communicate.” Stephanie Mallozzi, Agriculture/Horticulture Program Leader, CCEDC

1:30 PM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Go On a GPS Earthcaching Treasure Hunt! Neil Curri, Sr. GIS Resource Educator with volunteers from Boy Scout Troop

“The Magic Planet Environmental Magic Show.” Doc Swan

Bldg. D. Eco-Presentations

Common Problems Gardeners Face & How to deal with them (including deer-resistant plantings) – Cheryl Hearty, CCEDC Educator

Building E: Food Demos, Farmers Market, Maker Square, Yoga & Tai Chi

Making Herb Blends to Use In Cooking, with the experts at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, Dutchess County (www.ccedutchess.org)

2PM

Bldg. A: Musicians for Clean Air

The Erin Hobson Compact – Alternative/Pop/Americana (www.erinhobsoncompact.com)

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Two by Two Endangered Animals Petting Zoo.

2:30 PM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Get Dancing, to the South African rhythms of Grenadilla!

Bldg. D. Eco-Presentations

Composting Workshop, Frost Valley YMCA

3 PM

Horticulture Building (down the hill, past the food court)

Exclusive showing of the Nationally Acclaimed Feature Film: “Earth Days”

Introduced by and Q&A afterwards by the Producer/Director (the Hudson Valley’s and Rhinebeck’s own) Robert Stone

Bldg. A: Musicians for Clean Air

Sean Crimmins – Acoustic, Freestyle

Building E: Food Demos, Farmers Market, Maker Square, Yoga & Tai Chi

Vegan Tacos with Certified Vegan Chef Kevin Archer, who runs the Compassionate Cuisine program at the Catskill Animal Sanctuary – the only sanctuary in the US to offer a vegan cooking program, an alternative to meat-based cuisine. Learn how to make easy, tasty vegan tacos for your family or a crowd. (www.casanctuary.org)

3:30 PM

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Big Green TV

Go On a GPS Earthcaching Treasure Hunt! Neil Curri, Sr. GIS Resource Educator with volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 228

Bldg. D. Eco-Presentations

“The Aliens are HERE! Invasives in your backyard” – Stephanie Mallozzi, CCEDC Educator

4:00 PM

Bldg. A: Musicians for Clean Air

The Riches – Original songs and cover tunes of noted artists not typically heard

Bldg. B: Kidz World

Two by Two Endangered Animals Petting Zoo.

“The Magic Planet Environmental Magic Show.” Doc Swan