Earth Week 2005 Calendar

National Trust Guided Walking Tour, April 16, 8:00am.

Guided by a local naturalist, take an easy stroll along Jasmine Lane. The lane dissects the diverse woodland of native trees and plants and is the perfect casual walk for those seeking an introduction to the natural forest and woodlands of Cayman. Please call for reservations.

CI$5.00 for Trust members, $10.00 for non-members.

PricewaterhouseCoopers 5K Fun Run, April 17

Meet at the National Trust, 359 South Church Road, 7:30am. Lots of prizes!

Earth Day Tree planting at various schools, April 22

Students will be learning about native trees and planting them on school property.

Annual Eco-Art Party April 22

To commemorate Earth Day, the National Gallery and the Department of Environmental Health invites all children to their annual Eco-Art Party on Friday 22 April from 3:00-5:00pm. Children should bring clean garbage or interesting discarded items, and learn how to create art from recycled/reused objects. A healthy snack and juice follows - organic of course! For information call the National Gallery at 945-8111 or email education.ng@candw.ky.

Chalk Fest April 23 8:00-10:00am.

The National Gallery takes part in the Cayman National Cultural Foundation's Cayfest each year by offering school children and local artists the chance to make Cardinal Avenue come alive with street painting, also known as 'chalk art.' Afterwards children can don swimsuits and have fun helping the fire truck wash down the sidewalks. Cold water and sun-block provided. For information call the National Gallery at 945-8111 or email education.ng@candw.ky.

8th Annual Chamber of Commerce Roadside and Beach Clean-up, Saturday, April 23, 7 a.m. - noon

Celebrate Earth Week by joining your neighbours and fellow workers on a massive Island-wide litter clean up of beaches and roadsides. All are welcome to participate and the first 800 volunteers will receive a free t-shirt. Organize a clean-up group in your community or at your workplace and contact the Chamber office. Register your group online at www.caymanchamber.ky or contact Ms. Ana Casildo at the Chamber of Commerce at 949-8090. Let's work together to beautify the Cayman Islands!

National Trust Mangrove Boat Tour, April 24, 3:00pm

A quiet guided boat tour through Booby Key's beautiful mangrove forests that make up the Central Mangrove Wetlands. Refreshments provided. Call 949-0121 for more information.

CI$10.00 for Trust members, $15.00 for non-members.

Mangrove Tree Planting, April 23, South Sound

Help the Department of the Environment (DOE) re-plant red mangroves in South Sound.

Volunteers can call the DOE at 949-8469.

Reef Watch Survey, April 23

Watersports enthusiasts will join the Cayman Islands Tourism Association and DOE in conducting an underwater survey of Cayman's reefs. Local watersports operators offer discounts and promotions to divers and snorkellers who fill out a survey for the DOE on the health of reefs. Check newspaper ads for more information.

Turtle Farm Free Residents Day, April 23

Visit the Turtle Farm in West Bay for free, all day. Local residents are asked to bring their driver's license to gain entry. Call 949-3894 for more information.

Brac Cleanup, April 23, Westerly Pond, 8:00am

The Cayman Brac chapter of the National Trust will be spearheading a clean up beginning at the Westerly Pond at 8:00am and progressing to the area beaches. Everyone is invited to come out and help keep the Brac clean.

National Trust Lecture Series, April 26, 7:30pm

Frank Roulstone and renowned ornithologist Patricia Bradley will kick-off the series with a presentation entitled 'Our Islands' Birds - A long-term perspective.' This educational presentation is suited to all ages and takes place at the National Trust, 359 South Church Street. Refreshments provided. Free for Trust members, $5.00 for non-members.

Please contact Marnie Laing at 949-0121 or email VBraham@nationaltrust.org.ky for more information or to make reservations.