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Earth Day 2002 to be Celebrated in the Streets of Qualicum Beach
by Annette Tanner, Mid-Island WCWC •
Tuesday April 16, 2002 at 04:52 PM
wcwcqb@nanaimo.ark.com 250 752-6585
(The attached photo is of Len Mustard, the Official Town Crier of Qualicum Beach who will announce the official opening proclamation.)
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Press Release Earth Day 2002 to be Celebrated in the Streets of
Qualicum Beach - followed by Tours to BC's 3rd Tallest Sitka Spruce
Critters from the Bug Factory, Belly Dancing and Composting are part of Earth Day 2002 festivities planned for Saturday, April 20. Live entertainment, Zero Waste management displays, and demonstrations using ‘hands-on' watershed and groundwater models, farmers' market, children's activities, plant, bake and book sales will be ongoing from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in front of Qualicum Beach Town Hall. "Earth Day is an excellent way to celebrate the natural areas in our community," explains organizer Annette Tanner, Chairperson of the Western Canada Wilderness Committee Mid-Island Chapter. "The East Coast of Vancouver Island where Qualicum Beach is located, contains the highest biodiversity in British Columbia," she continues. "We live in one of the most threatened ecosystems in Canada and look forward to a fun day of public education, participation and celebration." Opening Ceremonies and cake cutting start at 12:00 noon with an official Earth Day Proclamation by Town Crier Len Mustard. Mayor Teunis Westbroek, Dr. James Lunney, MP and Gillilan Trumper, MLA will be in attendance. Earth Day festivities continue Sunday with two Tours planned to the 3rd tallest Sitka Spruce in BC, located on the Little Qualicum River Floodplain. Tours meet at 10:00 am and at 2:00 pm.at the Riverside Resort (junction of Kinkade Rd. and the Old Island Highway). A Sensitive Ecosystem Tour of the Heritage Forest in Qualicum Beach meets at 1:00 pm at the entrance gate on East Crescent Rd.
Join the community to celebrate and learn about the earth. Sponsored by WCWC Mid-Island, Qualicum Beach Environment Committee, Neighbours of the Little Qualicum River, Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers. For more information: 752-6585, 248-3667 - for more information call Annette Tanner at 250 752-6585 -
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