April 29, 2002
Thousands of youngsters to visit UW’s Arbor Day Fair starting May 1
MEDIA ALERT — PHOTO DESK AND ASSIGNMENT EDITORS
WHAT:
More than 2,200 students in the first-, second- and third-grades and their teachers have reserved spots at this year’s Arbor Day Fair sponsored by the University of Washington’s College of Forest Resources and its alumni association. Volunteers help with displays and hands-on demonstrations to increase student knowledge of trees, wildlife, forest ecosystems and wood products.
WHEN:
May 1-3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DETAILS:
The UW’s fair received a Celebration Award from the National Arbor Day Foundation two years ago for having one of the best Arbor Day events in the nation. New this year, children can see how computers help foresters map, track wildlife habitat and model forest growth. Also new for UW students, it’s now possible to earn academic credit for their involvement in the fair.
PHOTO POSSIBILITIES:
- A table-top model where youngsters can create stream channels and floods by tilting the platform to simulate fast-moving water and by building dams.
- Booths where children can make paper, get crafty with products from the forest and grind garbage into soil.
- Live specimens of amphibians and fish found in Washington.
WHERE:
The fair is at Anderson Hall, at the southern-most part of Stevens Way, the road that winds through main campus. From 15th Avenue Northeast, turn east onto campus at Lincoln Way. Stop at gatehouse for parking directions.
PLEASE NOTE:
This event is for public school children and their teachers. Because of its popularity, all the spots to visit the fair have already been reserved.
