April 2015: Earth Day Festival

Port Discover’s Earth Day Festival and 5K Run for the River!

Elizabeth City, NC — Port Discover’s 4^th Annual Earth Day Festival is

set for Saturday, April 11^th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at Elizabeth City’s Waterfront Park.  5K and Kid’s Angus Dash Fun Run begin at 8:15 a.m. Register at www.portdiscover.org for the 5K and fun run. Race participants receive free t-shirt. The free festival will include Earth friendly activities like environmentally friendly living, recycling, water conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and all natural products. This year will also include music from Beach 104FM and great food as well. Hands-on activities will be available and free to visitors.  Celebrate Earth Day with us while learning about the environment in a creative, fun, family-friendly atmosphere.

Port Discover is located at 611 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  The science center’s hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups.  To find out more about the festival please call 252-338-6117 or email portdiscover@portdiscover.org.  Find out more about Port Discover at www.portdiscover.org.  Visit us on Facebook!

A hands-on science museum for the kid in all of us, Port Discover is a community-based, non-profit organization, established to enhance the public’s understanding and enjoyment of science through engaging programs, activities, and exhibits.  Elizabeth City State University along with the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce initiated the project that has attracted broad community support, including Elizabeth City Morning Rotary, College of the Albemarle, Albemarle Hospital, Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools.  Port Discover is also a member of ASTC and the NC Grassroots Science Museum Collaborative.

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