September 18-19, 2010
FAIR LOCATION
Fort Collins, Colorado
FAIR HOURS
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm
FAIR ADMISSION
$8/day, Kids under 12 free
Tickets at the entrance
2009 Inspiring Statistics
Exhibitors 250
Attendees 12,202
Workshops 87
Hours of Education 141.5
Volunteers 331
ONLY 360 lbs of trash
90% waste diversion
320 Metric Tons of CO2 offset
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We have a newly expanded family area at the fair this year with The Family Stage, Workshop Tent and Activities Tent. The Family Planet is a designated area at the fair featuring fun and educational programs and activities for kids, youth, families and educators. It's a wonderful world full of workshops, presentations, music, entertainment, crafts, games, activities and more! Also available for nursing mothers is Mom's Breastaurant, providing parents with a dedicated space to care for their infants and toddlers. Fully stocked changing area, comfortable chairs & calm environment for mom to feed baby. Stroller parking available and water dispenser near-by.We ask that you enjoy the Family Planet with your children. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop-offs!
The Family Planet Stage Schedule
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Brain Dance Demonstration/Interactive Activity
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Developed by Anne Green Gilbert, at the Creative Dance Center in Seattle, Washing, the BrainDance is a series of exercises that reorganizes the neurological system, increases blood and oxygen flow to the respiratory system and brain, and enhances core support, connectivity, and alignment. It is comprised of eight fundamental movement patterns that we move through in the first year of life. Extensive research and years of implementation in schools around the nation has shown that these patterns are crucial to the wiring of our central nervous system. It is easy, fun, and wonderful!
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Natural First Aid - Create Your Own Natural Emergency Kit for Travel
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This presentation will give you tips on creating your own emergency travel kit with the essential natural remedies to mitigate headaches, "bugs", mishaps and jet lag. Learn about the essential homeopathics, flower essences and herbal salves which can make your travels healthier and more enjoyable. This is a fantastic kit for occasional traveler or the globetrotting gypsy.
Presented by: Sandra Cantrell & Margarite Meier
Bios
Margueritte Meier, the founder of Dancing Water Flower Essences, is a Reiki Master, Sivananda Yoga instructor, intuitive and artist. During the last 38 years, Margueritte has trained in many modalities of energy work, flower essence therapy, meditation, medical intuition, past-life regression, land clearing and soul retrieval. She also offers Reiki support in various hospitals prior and post surgery to stabilize the client's vitals, reduce pain and to promote a speedy recovery. Her healing practice is located at Dancing Water Healing Arts in Fort Collins where she also teaches classes about flower essences, yoga and energy work.
Sandra Cantrell, CHom., is a Certified Classical Homeopath with 25 years experience in holistic healing. In addition to homeopathy, she has trained in supplementation, herbology, Bach Flower Essences, feng shui, crystal healing, nutrition and anthroposophical remedies. Currently she manages The Healing Gardens Medicinal Store at the Healing Gardens Health Center, working in consultation with Dr. Fields, her staff, and their patients.
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Music 2gether- Presented by: Sharon Dockrady
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Local musician Sharon Docherty will be offering Music Together, an
Interactive parent-child music and movement experience.
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Dance performance by: Break it
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Break It's mission is to break the cycle of drugs, alcohol, gangs and violence through hip hop and break dance. We nurture positive self image, success in school and genuine friendships.
Break It is offered to 3rd through 8th graders at Putnam Elementary and Lincoln Middle School, as well as a brand new club starting Fall 2010 at Irish Elementary. Break It meets afterschool twice per week during the entire school year, practicing break dancing skills, learning hip hop choreography and mentoring students on leading a healthy lifestyle.
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Yoga for Busy Parents.
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Frustration... exhaustion...lack of energy. We all experience these emotions and physical manifestations from time to time. You can give yourself a great gift by taking 30-minutes a day to stretch and breathe and calm your mind. Parental De-stress Yoga is designed to provide you with the tools to re-gain balance, strengthen your core and increase flexibility, while improving overall mental, emotional and physical wellness.
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Environmental Stewardship: The Outward Bound Way
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Come and experience Outward Bound's signature experiential learning through fun and challenging initiatives and hands-on activities that will introduce you and your family to the fun, adventure and power of an Outward Bound course. In the field, Outward Bound attempts to stay as lightweight as possible from gear to basic needs, while still being good environmental stewards. We will be sharing some of those skills that you and your family can practice on your next backpacking trip. And most importantly, we will introduce you to the Leave No Trace environmental stewardship practices we use in the field, at our sites and throughout our communities. Activities include: ultra light backcountry cooking stoves, lightweight sleeping accommodations and environmental stewardship practices for both backcountry and in your own neighborhood!
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Sing a long and get moving with a musical performance by Jason Downing
1:00-2:00
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Brazilian Drumming
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Bloco em FoCo" will be under the creative direction of Marcus Santos, a widely respected Brazilian percussionist living in Boston. You may have seen or met him last summer at the "Symphony for 1000 drums" event to honor the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps.
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The Procession of the River Species
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Join in The Procession of the River Species as we finish the day with tour around the fair, dressed up to celebrate our river sp
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The Family Planet Workshop Schedule
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Youth Adventures in Food - Presented by: Beet Street (in the picnic tent on the west end of the fair)
11:30
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Traditional Circle Games & Movement Journey- Join us for traditional circle games seasonal songs and a movement journey.
1:30
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Recycled games- Learn how to make games and toys from the recycling bin. Presented by Zero Hero
3:30
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Youth Adventures in Food - Presented by: Beet Street (in the picnic tent on the west end of the fair)
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It's okay to PLAY with your food and EAT it too. Children ages 5 and up can join Beet Street and a local chef as they learn how to prepare healthy, locally sourced and fun lunch box foods. Tickets are only $15.00 per person and include lunch. Get your tickets before they sell out. Go to www.BeetStreet.org for more details.
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Feed the Birds- Learn how to attract birds to your yard and make your own feeder. Presented by: Amelia Schmid
11:30
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Traditional Games & Movement Journey- Join us for Traditional circle games, seasonal songs and a movement journey.
1:30
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The Move - FoCo LoCo Style! Freestyle dancing and drumming!
3:30
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2008 Archived Planet Youth Schedule
2007 Archived Planet Youth Schedule
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