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PRIMAL!
Primal rhythms bring back the spirit of nature. Music & Motion is a fresh, original, seven member dance troupe that offers unique dance pieces for Earth Day which take its audiences on a journey from the outback of Australia to Amazon and the tropical rain forests. This production is hypnotic, developed from the primal rhythms we all have in us!


Janet's Planet
With guitar in hand, she plays upbeat, rhythmic music that gets everyone singing, clapping and dancing. It's music for kids, but according to Janet's grownup fans, it's wonderful for all ages. Janet comes with her guitar, microphone and amplifier and a big purple suitcase filled with costumes, scarves and instruments. In addition to songs which are just plain fun, she emphasizes an appreciation of our planet earth and the environment.


Earth Woman & Trash Man
It's a bird....It's a plane....No, It's Earth Woman and Trash Man! These two very special super heroes only come out for Earth Day. As they stroll throughout your site, they present a series of vignettes dealing with the earth, pollution, recycling, conflict and change.


Young Seedlings
This program is designed for children of all ages. Each child will have the opportunity to plant and grow his/her very own flowers from seedlings. We provide all the materials - pots, soil, flower seeds, and garden tools. Each child will be assisted in decorating their own pot/container, filling it with soil and planting their choice of flower seeds. Call for quotation.


Tropical Journey
Take a trip to one of Earth's most precious habitats: the tropical rainforest. Learn how rainforests function, and meet some of their inhabitants.Transform your setting into a natural science experience that your students won't soon forget! Academy on the Go brings the excitement of a museum visit—complete with specimens, live animals, audience participation and expert naturalists—to you!


Zoo On Wheels
The "Zoo On Wheels", an outreach program of the Philadelphia Zoo travels to your location with animals, artifacts and action-packed programs. These programs are designed to both educate and entertain students. Zoo On Wheels is suitable for grades 1-12, and for up to 300 people. These interactive programs will have the students on the edge of their seats. Cost: please call for quotation.



A storyteller from the Pennsylvania mountains, Robin tells rich tales about early American culture and life in the natural world. Robin's family has lived in the mountains of Central Pennsylvania for nearly 200 years. His ancestors were Scotch-Irish frontiersmen who settled the area after the Revolutionary War. As a boy, he developed a love for the woods and an ear for spoken words. Today, Robin is an internationally-known author of more than a dozen award-winning books and has a busy schedule of performances, workshops and speaking engagements. He lives with his family in a stone farmhouse on a small patch of land in Montgomery County, PA. Robin is owner of Groundhog Press, a small independent publishing house which produces books and tapes celebrating the oral tradition. He has been active in the storytelling movement as president of Patchwork : The Philadelphia Storytelling Guild and as CO-Producer of MoonDance Productions, an independent production company which organizes and promotes regional storytelling performances.



Mad Science aims to spark the imagination and curiosity of children everywhere by providing them with fun, entertaining and educational activities that instill a clear understanding of what science is really about and how it affects the world around them. Their special events entertain children through spectacular interactive science shows that captivate audiences and deliver extraordinary experiences.


Garbage ART
This is a program that makes recycling fun! Children of all ages will learn how to transform materials normally discarded in to works of art. Everyone involved is guaranteed to have fun while learning an alternative means to use materials that would otherwise be considered trash.


Cosmos Jugglers
The Cosmos Jugglers are a hilarious blend of environmental education and entertainment. These two futuristic costumed jugglers blend their juggling routines with lessons about practical solutions to real environmental problems.


Earth Day Concerts featuring....

Mountain Laurel Blue Grass Band
The Mountain Laurel Bluegrass Band's tight vocal harmonies and solid instrumentation make for a dynamic sound and authentic bluegrass music. The band combines bluegrass classics from Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers and Flatt & Scruggs with songs from country legends like Ernest Tubbs, Patsy Cline and Kitty Wells.

Jones Alison Duo
Classic country, blues and just plain down to earth good music is provided by this Philadelphia area guitar duo. This is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.


Segal Puppets
For Earth Day, the Segal Puppets have created a special "Professor" character that interacts with guests sniffing out trouble in the environment. In a one on one interaction, they come up with pratical solutions and everyday practices we should all abide by to keep our environment safe! Please note this is not a sit down puppet show, but an interactive character.