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Earth Day at Gilman Ranch – Schedule & New Flyer

April 1, 2014 by Tania Marien

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Earth Day at Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum

The Earth Day celebration at Gilman Ranch is less than two weeks away. You are invited to come out to the ranch on April 12, 2014 to participate in fun family activities, learn about the Gilman family, visit the wagon museum, learn about the environment and listen to presentations by guest speakers. Click on the image to download the new color flyer.

Share the flyer with friends, family and your favorite teachers and librarians.

Who will be at the ranch? Take a look!


Educational Exhibitors

  • View a hybrid vehicle from the South Coast Air Quality
    Management District.
  • Learn about fire fighting history with the Fire Memories Museum.
  • Discover local wildlife with Hidden Valley Nature Center.
  • Learn about composting with Riverside County Waste Management.
  • “Leave No Trace” Outdoor Ethics with the Bureau of Land Management.
  • Discuss local conservation efforts with the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District.
  • Discover eco-friendly pest control solutions by ECOSKAN Pest Solutions.
  • Find out how the Western Riverside Council of Governments strengthens communities in western Riverside county.
  • Get to know the Banning Community Advisory Committee


Family Fun Activities

  • Newspaper Pots (seeds and soil donated by Cherry Valley Nursery)
  • Accidental Foods & Potato Sack Race
  • Go on a tour of the Gilman ranch house
  • Enjoy a short walk on the nature trail (~ 1 mile)


Marketplace

  • Inland Solar
  • My Tickle Bee Beauty (soaps, oil, bath and body)
  • SunnysideLOCAL Produce and Nursery (jams and prepared foods)
  • Sew Hot Mommies (crocheted, sewn, and hand-crafted items)
  • ArtPlantae (books and supplies about plants, environment, art)


Dining

  • Big Dev’s BBQ

  • Community Survey

    Would you like to see a community garden in Banning? Come to the ranch and let your voice be heard.


    Guest Speakers

    • Dr. Mark Hoddle, Center for Invasive Species, UC Riverside
    • Jan Kielmann, 123 Farm, Cherry Valley (medicinal plants)
    • Tania Marien, ArtPlantae, Riverside (The Ambonese Herbal)


    Schedule subject to change




    Earth Day at Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum

    Saturday, April 12, 2014
    9 AM – 3 PM

    Adults (walk-in) $3
    Children $2
    Dogs $1

    Directions to Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum



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