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Earth Day/Bay Day 2002
Earth Day/Bay Day 2003

Shared Ecosystem Matamoros/Corpus Christi



Earth Day-Bay Day 2003
Programs and Entertainment


Saturday April 12, 2003, 10 AM to 4 PM
Hazel Bazemore Park, off FM 624 and Hazel Bazemore Dr.
in the Calallen area of Corpus Christi

It's FREE, FUN, AND EDUCATIONAL!!!

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  • Veteran's Band of Corpus Christi will open with the Presentation of Colors, the Color Guard, and the National Anthem.
  • Tree Planting Ceremony. The Tree Council and members of the Earth Day-Bay Day 2003 Committee will plant a tree.
  • Kayaking on the Nueces River - Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Outreach. Ongoing all day.
  • Rock Climbing Wall - Texas Parks and Wildlife. Ongoing all day.
  • Backyard Composting Workshops - Coastal Bend Council of Governments and Master Gardners give workshop. Attendees receive backyard composting bins.
  • Bird Walks - Bird walks guided the Audubon Outdoor Club. Times TBA.
  • Plant Walks - Guided by members of the Native Plant Society. Times TBA.
  • Live Music ongoing throughout the day featuring Gravel Walk, Latin Talk, and others.
  • The 3 R's - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Educational program of the City of Corpus Christi.
  • Coastal Bend Council of Governments Environmental Tent - Lot's of educational material and lessons for all.
  • Catch a Surprise. City of Corpus Christi Storm Water Dept. Games, giveaways, and educational materials!
  • Natural Gas Exhibit - City of Corpus Christi. Educational exhibit, including a natural gas vehicle.
  • Rope Bridge exhibit - Boy Scouts of America. Walk the rope bridge, it's fun!
  • Walk Through the Wetlands - TAMU-CC Adopt-A-Wetland Program. Great fun.
  • Environmental Treasures. US Fish & Wildlife Service, USGS-NBS, MMS, and Girl Scouts. Stickers, tattoos, prizes. Learn a lot and have a great time.
  • Marine Mammal Stranding Network. See how a dolphin is rescued in this mock stranding and rescue.
  • Junior Angler Program, Tx Parks and Wildlife Dept fun and educational exhibit for young people. Earn a badge, win a prize and become a responsible fisherman.
  • Native Animals of Texas. The Texas Zoo Traveling Exhibit, Victoria, Tx. See native species and learn about their habitats.
  • Tree Workshop and Giveaway - Texas Forest Service tree give-away, educational material, and how to keep your new tree alive. See Smoky the Bear, too!
  • Tree cookies. Tree Awareness Council. Kid's love it.
  • Story-telling. Old-fashioned story-tellers entertain visitors and encourage continuation of the story-telling art. Performances all day.
  • Texas State Aquarium - Ocean in Motion, Animal Husbandry and Bio facts!
  • Geological Society. Educational exhibit.
  • Meet the Artist. Visit Dinah Bowman, EDBD artist, and have your poster signed by the artist.

Project of Coastal Bend Bays Foundation
Keep it Clean for Beaches Sakes!
EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Major Sponsors include:

  • Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program
  • Flint Hills Resources
Exhibitor booths are also available for the promotion education exhibits, organizations or environmentally safe products. Individuals or corporations interested in volunteering are currently being recruited. Call 361-882-3439 for more information. Email Teresa Carrillo at teresa.carrillo@baysfoundation.org.
These events are subject to change without notice.
Committee contacts.
Coastal Bend Bays Foundation
P.O. Box 23025 Corpus Christi, Texas 78403-3025
361.882.3439 cbbf@baysfoundation.org
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