CLEARLAKE — Earth Day was celebrated at Yuba Community College Clear Lake Campus on Tuesday. Environmentally-conscious organizations were on hand to offer insight into causes while children were occupied with earth-friendly activities.
Children enjoyed potting flowers and learning about solar-powered ovens outside the hall where various agencies displayed their exhibits. The Children”s Museum of Art and Science (CMAS) and the Anderson Marsh Interpretative Association (AMIA) were represented. The organizations collaborated in an exhibit that included a conceptual picture of their vision for a discovery center at Anderson Marsh. The project includes a 10,000 square foot facility that would house a museum, classroom and outdoor amphitheater.
According to organizers, the center would offer exhibits depicting Native American history and artifacts and the life of early European settlers. The center would also provide education on a variety of local birds, wildlife and plants and showcase the unique geological and ecological configurations of Lake County. The classroom area would be used for hands-on science and art activities for children and lectures and presentations by Native-Americans, Audubon and Sierra club members and park docents and rangers. The rustic outdoor amphitheater would host musicians, dancers and theatrical presentation.
To assist in making the discovery center a reality, contact Anna McAtee at 994-09568 or Carolynn Jarrett at 994-2878.
Roberta Lyons was in attendance offering information about Lake County Land Trust (LCLT) its various projects such as the Rodman Slough, Black Forest and Rabbit Hill. The land trust is dedicated to preserving Lake County”s natural resources through education, cooperation and preservation. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact the LCLT at 995-1398 or visit its Web site at www.lakecountylandtrust.org. The Sierra Club and the newly-formed Lake County Community Co-op staffed booths where visitors had the opportunity to sign petitions related to various environmental and ecological concerns.
Shannon Gunier”s Advanced Office Procedures class showcased environmentally-friendly carpet and office supplies. A display of carpet made from recycled material such as nylon was provided by Salimina”s Floor to Ceiling, which students used to explain the benefits of creating a “green office.”
Clearlake resident George Thompson joined in the celebration. Thompson displayed the white electric car he”s been driving around town since 2004. The car, which was built in Fargo, ND by Global Electric Motorcars LLC, is powered by six 12-volt batteries and can travel up to 25 miles per hour. Thompson said he purchased the car for $9538.44 in July 2004.
Contact Denise Rockenstein at drockenstein@clearlakeobserver.com.
