I mentioned Earth Fest last week, and the more I hear about it, the more excited I get. You can get in for free if you do a mini walk or bike, or ride the free RTA clean bus from Public Square. All the zoo exhibits will be open. There will be plenty to do as they have a home improvement tent and a new wellness area:
EarthFest’s New Health & Fitness Area
For twenty years local non-profit, Earth Day Coalition has worked to provide education, inspire leadership and encourage action for a healthy environment right here in Cleveland. On Sunday, April 19 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Earth Day Coalition will present their 20th annual EarthFest celebration. The event is confirmed as the longest running Earth Day festival in the nation, and Ohio’s largest environmental education event. In addition to Clean Transportation, Local and Organic Foods, Green Home Improvement, Environmental Science and Non-Profit work, this year, Earth Day Coalition’s EarthFest 2009 will highlight the importance of our physical connection to the environment as it relates to personal fitness and health.
Living lightly on the earth may be as easy as living lighter in your shoes. With a sound environmental and holistic health and fitness approach, you could be well on your way to losing weight, shaping up, and sparing our environment from pollution and waste.
Announcing EarthFest 2009’s new Health & Fitness Area!
The Health & Fitness Stage will feature area Fitness Expert, Jim Wallack, owner of Complete Concepts (www.clevelandscompleteconcepts.com) as the stage highlight. Complete Concepts unique Kettle Bell demonstrations offers a fun, and proven method for firming up, and getting really fit. Designed for all fitness levels, Complete Concepts combines a holistic approach to fitness that incorporates local and organic pre/post work out dietary plans along with mixed fitness routines. Learn how to optimize your work out, ward off boredom, and burn more calories, all while building the strength you need to perform daily tasks, live a healthier life, and promote a cleaner environment.
Other fitness demos include Inner Bliss Yoga Studio instructor Kim Miller who will feature yoga techniques to flex and tone children through adults. Lawrence Chin of Balanced Living Wellness Center will feature Zumba, a Latin dance style fitness program sure to make everyone want to move with the music, and much more.
Cleveland Clinic’s Employee Wellness Director, David Pauer will speak on studies relating to immune function and outdoor workouts, as well as the employee wellness initiatives of Cleveland’s health care leader.
Optimal Wellness’s, “In The Raw Café” will discuss the health benefits of Superfoods and a raw, plant- based diet. Sweet Melissa’s restaurant will speak on pre/post workout foods with a local, organic flare, and offer samples for all to try.
Cool, Eco Friendly fitness equipment will be on display from FitnesServe showcasing battery and electrical-free treadmills and elliptical equipment sure to make your workout a low carbon experience.
There is something for everyone at the new Health & Fitness Area at EarthFest at Cleveland Metro Parks Zoo, Sunday, April 19th from 10am-5pm.
Be Well, Live Well, and Do Well all at Earth Fest 2009.
For More Information on EarthFest and the new Health and Fitness Area, contact:
Rebecca Reynolds, President Green Clean & Planet Green, Health & Fitness Area coordinator
(440) 554-4141/cell, Rebecca@green.biz
Or
Nick Swetye, Special Events and Marketing Coordinator, Earth Day Coalition
(216) 281-6468 x231, nswetye@earthdaycoalition.org
For complete EarthFest event info visit www.earthdaycoalition.org
See you there!!
Tags: Cleveland, environment, Events, Go Green
