{"id":7423,"date":"2017-03-23T08:34:29","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T15:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.westsidemommy.com\/site\/?p=7423"},"modified":"2017-04-04T23:45:33","modified_gmt":"2017-04-05T06:45:33","slug":"childrens-earth-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westsidemommy.com\/site\/childrens-earth-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Save the Date for STAR Eco Station’s Children’s Earth Day Family Festival in Culver City"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mark your calendars for the largest Earth Day event in Los Angeles! Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 is\u00a0STAR Eco Station’s 17th Annual Children’s Earth Day family festival<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0Named the \u201cBest Earth Day Pick\u201d by the L.A. Times<\/strong><\/a>, as well as the \u201cBest Children\u2019s Earth Day\u201d by L.A. Parent Magazine<\/strong><\/a>, this mega-festival\u00a0will feature rescued animal encounters, celebrity guests, eco-friendly games and rides, environmental exhibits, student performances, face-painting, tons of food vendors, and more special surprises.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1997, STAR Eco Station<\/strong><\/a> is dedicated to saving the lives of endangered exotic wildlife and creating a new generation of environmentalists who are committed to protecting Planet Earth. All proceeds from Children’s Earth Day will go directly towards the care of our rescued animals.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

This year, be sure to check out the following:<\/h4>\n

The Born in China<\/i> booth<\/h2>\n

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This booth will feature movie ticket giveaways, free promo items and a 3D interactive photo booth for the upcoming Disneynature<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0documentary Born in China<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>(in theaters April 21).<\/p>\n

Wolves from Project Wildsong<\/h2>\n

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Project Wildsong<\/strong><\/a> is a non-profit with a\u00a0mission is to dispel the myths and misconceptions concerning wolves and native, North American wildlife. Through education, collaboration, and conservation, they raise awareness and inspire coexistence. Meet wolves from Game of Thrones<\/strong><\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n

Star Eco Station Tours<\/h2>\n

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Hands\u00a0on\u00a0lessons\u00a0in\u00a0ecology\u00a0and\u00a0environmentalism\u00a0through\u00a0breathtaking\u00a0encounters\u00a0with exotic\u00a0birds, reptiles,\u00a0mammals and\u00a0ocean\u00a0life\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0tropical\u00a0jungle\u00a0setting. Discounted tours offered.<\/em><\/p>\n

Butterfly Garden and Bee exhibit<\/h2>\n

I don’t have any information on this, but it’s supposed to be awesome and it’s from\u00a0Jean’s Butterfly Garden<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Food Vendors<\/h2>\n

Yummy food vendors.\u00a0Meat-free event. Plenty of options. Did someone say “funnel cake”?<\/p>\n

The Green Truck <\/a>
\nFunky Chef<\/a>
\nLion King Funnel Cake
\nPupusas Karen
\nNolin Roasted Corn<\/p>\n

Eco-friendly rides and games, meet celebrities, a costume contest, and more!<\/h2>\n

Check out the video below for a quick look at last year’s event and see the website<\/strong><\/a> for a\u00a0list of celebrity guests!<\/p>\n