UW News

April 19, 2000

UW’s Arbor Day Fair named one of best in the nation by National Arbor Day Foundation

News and Information

WHAT:
More than 2,200 first-, second- and third-graders 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. Eight volunteers help with displays and hands-on demonstrations to increase student knowledge of trees, wildlife, forest ecosystems and wood products.

WHEN:
April 26, 27 and 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

AWARD:
The National Arbor Day Foundation selected the UW’s fair to receive one of three Celebration Awards being given this year in ceremonies April 29 in Lincoln, Neb.

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.
— Tree planting ceremony Thursday, noon, with UW President Richard McCormick.

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 N.E., 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.