April 29, 2003
Photo opportunity — UW’s Arbor Day Fair attracting hundreds of youngsters
WHAT:
The annual Arbor Day Fair for first-, second- and third graders.
WHO:
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:
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., with the greatest number of students there between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Anderson Hall is 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.
DETAILS:
More than 2,200 students and their teachers have reserved spots at this year’s fair. Activities include visiting a virtual forest using a computer that lets students explore the streams, trees and hillsides; learning about forest invaders; and a chance to see some live specimens of frogs, lizards and fish from our state. Interim President Lee Huntsman will take part in a tree planting ceremony Thursday at 12:30. Because of its popularity, all the spots to visit the fair have already been reserved.
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For more information: Don Hanley, 206-685-4960, dhanley@u.washington.edu
