Museum Earth Day event
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Planet Earth is a popular topic at the Museum and Archives of Vernon.
With field trips almost fully booked for the upcoming Earth Expo, the museum is holding a special Earth Day Celebration April 23.
“We received so many incredible submissions for the exhibition, we want to ensure the public has an opportunity to come together and celebrate the creativity, innovation and imagination that is the Earth Expo,” said Amy Timleck, museum program co-ordinator.
“When we talk about climate crisis, it can feel really overwhelming, and what we see through the eyes of local youth is that there is, indeed, hope.”
The Earth Day Celebration will feature special events, including a visit from Kiki the Eco Elf.
Through wildly imaginative story-telling, multi-instrumental music and engaging, interactive games, Kiki the Eco Elf offers performances with a conscientious message.
The museum will also be partnering with the organizers of the Polson Night Market (PNM) for a special pop-up event.
“We’ve always said that we don’t want to be just another market,” said Mayla Janzen, PNM organizer and co-creator. “Having the opportunity to promote local creators, while also celebrating sustainability, felt really aligned with our vision for a unique marketplace.”
Earth Day at the Museum will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 23. Information about which activities during the day are free/paid/by donation are listed at the museum’s website.
