Earth Kids Zone
Central Florida Earth Day will feature fun and educational activities at the Earth Kids Zone! The Earth Kids Zone is sponsored by Earth Sponsor Vegetarians of Central Florida and Garden Sponsors Fun 4 Orlando Kids and My Central Florida Family.
If you are interested in doing a kids activity at Earth Day, please complete the Earth Kids Zone Application.
If you are interested in doing a kids activity at Earth Day, please complete the Earth Kids Zone Application.
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Schedule
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11:00 a.m. "Crochet Mats Out of Plastic Bags" with Charlene Norato of Magic Center Odyssey of the Mind This will be a demonstration only. However, there will be opportunities for some to try the technique. 2:00 p.m. “Planting Seed Balls” with Channing Stone of Vegetarians of Central Florida Make clay seed balls with a variety of veggie, herb, and wildflower seeds to take home and plant! |
12:00 p.m. “Story Time” Gather ‘round as we read Earth friendly books, featuring child author Gabrielle Starkes with her book “Gabrielle and the Magic Tree" and Vandon Menning with his book "Grow Goodness" 3:00 p.m. "Start Your Own Herb Garden" with Charlene Norato of Magic Center Odyssey of the Mind We will have paper egg cartons for kids to place soil, scatter seeds, and water. |
1:00 p.m. "Earth Day Bingo" with Charlene Norato of Magic Center Odyssey of the Mind Kids will get their on bingo sheet to mark as we call out Earth Day related categories. 4:00 p.m. “Making Plant Trellises” with Channing Stone of Vegetarians of Central Florida Construct your own little teepee trellis with all natural materials and plant veggie vines to grow up them! |
Ongoing Activities
At the main VegCF Kids Zone booth
- Help build a home for local mason bees to live inside
- Free to take earth and animal friendly stickers, coloring, and activity books
- Make your own musical instruments out of upcycled materials with Magic Center Odyssey of the Mind
- Transform old t-shirts into reusable tote bags with Magic Center Odyssey of the Mind
- Get your face painted like one of your favorite animals or paint your own animal mask to wear with Paradise Faces
