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11:30 a.m.
Montgomery College
Presented with the inaugural Montgomery County GreenFest, a free event for all ages to enjoy while learning about going green.
EARTHECHO EXPEDITIONS: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE BUILD CITIES? (USA, 2013, 10 min.) Join EarthEcho Expeditions as they paddle the Anacostia River to discover how stormwater from urban centers is quietly choking our waterways. Learn how our nation's capital is taking innovative steps to restore the balance to the hydrologic cycle and go underground for a big solution for pollution. Produced by EarthEcho International.
LOOP SCOOPS
Animated Shorts
We live in a world of stuff. These videos challenge elementary-school students to evaluate the things in their lives and the impact their choices have on the environment. Where does it come from? What is it made of? What happens to it when I throw it away? Loop Scoops is produced by WGBH Educational Foundation.
JUICE BOXES (USA, 2010, 3 min.) When Brad learns that one billion juice boxes are thrown out every year, he decides to drink from a reusable water bottle instead.
ELECTRONIC GADGETS (USA, 2010, 2 min.) After Oliver discovers that the parts in his computer game are made of titanium, gold and mercury, came from 18 countries and traveled 228,000 miles, he decides to keep the one he has instead of buying a new one.
GARBAGE (USA, 2010, 2 min.) Oliver learns the importance of recycling.
HAPPINESS STORE (USA, 2010, 2 min.) Brad, Oliver and Clementine learn that less can be more.
Discussion and activity for elementary school-age children follows both screenings.
FREE. Reservations encouraged. Seating is provided on a first-come first serve basis.
Montgomery College (Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus), Cultural Arts Center, 2nd Floor Dance Room, 7995 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, Md.
The City of Takoma Park will be providing a shuttle van marked "Montgomery County GreenFest" from the Takoma metro every 15-20 minutes; the venue is also a 15-20 minute walk from either the Takoma Park or Silver Spring metro.
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LocationMontgomery College Cultural Arts Center (View)
7995 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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