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Kids in the Garden Fallfest Set For September 24


For Immediate Release: September 13, 2005
For More Information Contact: Deb Bliss
Compost Education Coordinator
Phone: 972-769-4313

Kids in the Garden Fallfest Set For September 24

Get in touch with nature at the annual “Kids in the Garden Fallfest,” Saturday, September 24, City of Plano Environmental Discovery Center, 4100 W. Plano Parkway, 9am – noon.

This free family event has become an annual favorite with Plano families. Children can crawl through an imitation worm burrow, get buggy with bugs, explore a creek habitat, create art from recycled materials, have their photo taken through a sunflower face, discover the composting play area and make and eat the always popular “dirt sundaes,” all for free!

Adults will find plenty of informative exhibits in the natural garden setting focusing on composting, water conservation and use of native plantings to create beautiful landscapes.

A special community scarecrow competition will begin at 9:15am, with visitors voting on their favorite recycled creation.

“The Fallfest celebration offers a variety of fun games and activities to capture childrens’ imaginations, “ said Deb Bliss, Compost Education Coordinator. “If you’ve never visited our garden, this is the ideal time to check it out.”

For additional information contact Deb Bliss at 972-769-4313, or visit the Environmental Waste website at www.planoenvironmentalwaste.com