Blue and Gold Macaw - Earth Day Fair - Page 1

Hello,

Remember I was telling you about the Earth Fair...well here is my first page.

I am using Reel Inspiration by Michelle Godin...she has some fabulous textured pprs. in this set...with 40 bg. pprs. one can't really go wrong with this kit. The 5 alphas included in this collection are awesome, too. I know I will get a lot of use out of this set.

Today, I went to the Earth Day fair held at the Smithville Mansion in which the Philadelphia Zoo had an exhibit focusing on species of animals that are near extinction in the wild. I was thrilled to see this Macaw, as it is one of my favorite birds. I learned that they may live to be 70 years old and that the greatest problems threatening the macaw population are the rapid rate of deforestation and the illegal trapping of birds for the bird trade. June 10, 2007

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Earth Day Fair

Yesterday was such a fun day for us. We went to the annual Earth Day fair held at the Smithville Mansion.

The mansion is a historical building of Greek Revival architecture; such a grand place, perfect for any type of gatherings.

The big courtyards, the flower gardens, the manicured grounds are just fabulous. I love history and architecture so this is right up my alley.

If you want to learn more about Smithville, click here:
http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/departments/resource_conservation/parks/sites/smithville/info/

As you all know, I am a HUGE nature lover and constatly go on nature walks and bird watching expeditions. I was thrilled to meet JANE KIRKLAND, author of "TAKE A BACKYARD BIRD WALK." She signed our book and even posed for pictures.




Jane Kirkand and her husband, Ron, host a show for kids, Kids Corner, which is on at 7:00 p.m. on radio station 88.5 fm. You may also see her series of books at WWW.TAKEAWALK.COM.




Here are Jane and Ron Kirkland with Kaylie and Liam. They were so friendly and engaged the kids right away.




Kaylie and Liam "milking" a cow.


The kids loved taking part of some of the challenges and crafts. They even had a milking cow so they kids could try their hand at milking it. Two guesses as to who were eager to try this out!


Blue and Gold Macaw

The Philadelphia Zoo has a traveling exhibit highlighting the plight of animals in the wild who are near extinction or are being harmed by poaching.
They had a gorgeous blue and gold Macaw, which is my most favorite! Its colors were so brilliant...truly delightful.

The kids got a chance to see an Albino Snake and an Albino Frog, salamanders, a wolf, rats, sheep, hens with tiny chicks and Llamas. Obviously, they saw kittens and dogs, who were waiting to be adopted.

The food: We had oreos, freshly roasted peanuts, peanut crackers and shaved ice (Mango and Wild Cherry flavors). The fair wouldn't be complete, if we didn't eat the customary FUNNEL CAKE. Can you say delicious?

After we got home, the kids were in the mood for pizza, so I made one. My pizza had mozarella cheese, pizza sauce, ham and mushrooms. Yummy!

You will likely see lots of pages in the coming days highlighting the Earth Fair, but you knew that...didn't you? :)

Have a wonderful day.
Kait signing off.