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The 4th Annual Earth Day Expo was a major success! Thanks to all exhibitors, presenters, staff, volunteers and all 50,000+ attendees for making it a great weekend. ************ Check out the media link for a sampling of expo coverage.   ************ Keep an eye out for the announcement of next year's Expo.

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Activities & Interactive Entertainment

The expo will offer many scheduled and all-day activities, including free massage in the Wellness area, a climbing tower near the Main Stage, 7-person Conference bike tours, as well as crowd pleasing interactive entertainment, including 14' tall Mother Earth!

Bird-Watching Nature Walk - Saturday 11:00 AM, Hike & Bike
Join Don Burlett for a walk along the Paint Creek trail to identify plants, birds and other natural flora/fauna. Please bring your binocs if have some to enhance the walk. Don is president of the Oakland Audubon Society and a world traveler for birding with over 3000 species on his list. He has led a number of field trips for birding.

Climb the Walls! - All hours, Climb Tower Area
 The Rock Climbing Tower stands 25 feet upright and simulates rock climbing and is great for fitness -- improves strength, flexibility and cardiovascular circulation. A safety harness and helmet are provided and must be used. Shoes and socks must be worn. Maximum weight 250 lbs., minimum height 4 ft.

Conference Bike (CoBi) - All Hours, Hike & Bike Area
Featured at this years Expo is the world famous Conference Bike (CoBi).  The bike rides seven people all contributing power to a circular drivetrain powering the rear wheels.  The bike was conceived by the American artist Eric Staller (University of Michigan '71').  Currently approximately 200 of the bikes have been produced.  Circumference of Ann Arbor, an art gallery and fine bicycle shop will be offering rides on the CoBi around the perimeter of the Expo (about a one mile ride) for $5 a seat.  Don't miss this treat and demonstration of muscle powered transportation.  Circumference will also be exhibiting their Bullitt cargo bikes, imported from Copenhagen.  Go to their website www.piedee.com for more info and a video of the CoBi in action.

Free Massage - All hours, Massage Tent (Wellness Area)
 Each year, free massage services are among the favorite ways to spend time at the Expo. Once again, Irene's Myomassology Institute will be providing complimentary mini massages to Expo guests. Stop by for massage and information on our massage therapy program. Irene Myomassology Institute educates the public on natural healing methods, Nationally Accredited, Life Transforming, Massage Program, and Weekend Seminars. 

Historic Downtown Walking Tour - Saturday 2:00 PM, North Welcome Tent
Members of the Rochester-Avon Historical Society will lead a Walking Tour of downtown Rochester, talk about the various historic buildings, and share stories and other facts about downtown Rochester. Pictures of many of the buildings around 1900 will also be shown.  Participants will gather at the Welcome Tent at the north end of Farmer's Row on Water Street for 2:00 PM departure. The Walking Tour will last approximately 45 minutes.

Solar Car Wash - All Hours, Water & 2nd Streets (south) Entrance
A three-panel solar hot water system (the size required to heat a small residential outdoor pool) fed by a standard cold water hose will pump solar heated water into buckets of soapy earth friendly detergent demonstrating how simple and efficient solar water heating systems are and raise funds for local green school groups. Come and see for yourself how easy it is to heat your water in systems specifically designed for use in Michigan and support students efforts to go green.

Team in Training's Hike For Discovery - Sunday 11:00 AM, Hike & Bike
The a one hour hike which will begin and end at the Trailhead meeting area at the east of of 3rd Street and take advantage of the Expo's proximity to two major trails - Paint Creek and the Clinton River trails. It will include information on a variety of topics: trail stewardship and preservation, trail etiquette, basic trail safety & first aid, state parks & rec areas in Southeast Michigan, the Hike For Discovery program, nutrition & hydration for hiking, and basic gear & apparel for hiking. The hike will be appropriate for all levels of fitness and tennis shoes will be adequate as footwear. It is geared to adults, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  We will hike be hiking at a very moderate pace to include everyone.