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Expo Tour
Take a quick
tour of the many things to see and do at the Earth Day Expo...
Entrance
As you enter
the Expo, stop by a Welcome Tent to pick up an Expo program, get directions,
check out the door prizes & enter the drawing, and make any donation to the Expo
to receive a "It's Cool to be Green - Expo Supporter" thank you gift. Check back
on your way out to see if you've won your preferred door prize in the hourly
drawings, and to pick up your gifts on your way out (limit one per donation).
Wellness Area
 As
you walk east on 3rd Street from Main Street, the Wellness Area occupies the
large parking lot to your right (south), just west of Water St. As you enter the
Area, the Massage Tent will be to your left. Stop on your way in or out for a
free massage from Irene's Myomassology Institute. Wellness exhibits, including
healthcare practitioners, wellness media, as well as nutrition, exercise and
yoga providers, can be found in the large tent straight ahead. Activities (yoga,
workout) and presentations will be scheduled
throughout both days, at the Wellness Activities & Stage tent next to the
Exhibits. A meditation labyrinth (shhh!) in the parking lot's NW corner rounds
out the Wellness area (except in the event of rain).
Water Street
Exhibits
 As
you return to 3rd Street, you can't miss the colorful Blo-Kart
wind-powered land racing vehicles. Continue east on 3rd and turn left
(north) at Water to check out the Farmer's Row and right (south) for the
Renewables Row.
Information / DDA
Booth
For
Expo information and programs, information about the Rochester DDA, and
to enter the door prize drawing, stop by the Expo Info Booth at the
intersection.
Farmer's Row
The
Farmer's Row offers a wide variety of exhibits of local, organic and
natural food products, as well as other items produced locally. The Food
& Farm Stage, on your right (east side of Water St.), offers
presentations on the many important issues surrounding local and global
food production, as well as on food choices that are healthy for you and
the Earth.
Renewables Road
Renewables Road provides displays of equipment powered by renewable
energy, including a wind turbine from Geo-Renew, renewable energy
equipment displays, biodiesel and electric boats.
Third Street &
Firehouse Area
 Auto Alley
East
of Water Street on Third Street, you will not want to miss Auto Alley,
highlighted by Chrysler's latest all-electric sports car, brought straight from
its development lot in Auburn Hills to the Expo, and also including the
latest in hybrid vehicles from Ford and local dealers.
Food Service
The
food service and dining area will be located in the west parking lot of
the Firehouse. Mind, Body & Spirits restaurant and Whole Foods Market
will headline the food service offering healthy, delicious food and
drink. While dining, relax in the Dining Area tent with live, acoustic
music. When you're done, make sure to pitch your food scraps,
compostable plates, cups and serving-ware in the nearby recycling bins.
Main Stage & Film
Theater
The
main stage, located on the north side of 3rd Street, and the Film
Theater, inside the Firehouse, will
offer a full schedule of earth-friendly entertainment and interesting
film presentations throughout the day. Check the
program schedule for updates. Check out the artist merchandise on
sale at the booth across from the stage, and Disneynature's Earth movie
promotion near the film theater entrance.
Recreation Area -
Hike & Bike
At the
end of 3rd street, you won't miss the climbing tower. Oakland County
Parks staff will offer a free climb. Then check out
the hike and bike exhibits where you can meet for a trail hike with Team
in Training and a guided nature walk with an Oakland County Parks
naturalist (see activity schedule). A covered bike rack area is available there as well. A
few steps to the east, bordering the beautiful Paint Creek, you will
find the Paint Creek Trail. Take the trail north through the Rochester
downtown walkway or south a short distance to the Clinton River and
Clinton River trail.
Rewold
Lot
As you
walk east on 3rd past Water Street, the Rewold lot is located on your
left (on the north side of 3rd Street). You will find many exhibit and
activity areas there.
 Connections Cafe'
The first large tent on your left is the Connections Cafe, where
non-profit organizations and local/state government agencies will
provide education and advocacy exhibits and non-commercial roundtable
discussions (10am-12pm & 1-3pm both days). Connection Cafe' roundtables
are a unique opportunity for community-building through interaction with
subject matter experts and networking with others. Stroll through the
Cafe', stop in at exhibits, and keep an eye out for topics of interest
to you, which are posted at each table. Don't be shy about joining or
leaving a roundtable discussion.
Kids' Corner
Behind the Connections Cafe, you will find the Kids Corner. Make sure to
take the kids there for interesting exhibits, fun activities, contests,
presentations, farm animal petting, pony rides and more, all just for
kids. The Kids Stage schedule is available here.
Green Living
Exhibits
If you're looking for ways to live greener - and reduce energy bills,
learn about renewable energy, find non-toxic products for home, lawn &
garden, and shop for healthy, eco-friendly services and products for
your your family and yourself - then continue to the east end of the lot and
visit the
Green Living Exhibit tent.
Green Living Stage
Make
sure to make it to the Green Living Stage for a full schedule of presentations on a number
of interesting and important green living topics. |
