Mark your calendars for the largest Earth Day event in Los Angeles! Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 is STAR Eco Station’s 17th Annual Children’s Earth Day family festival. Named the “Best Earth Day Pick” by the L.A. Times, as well as the “Best Children’s Earth Day” by L.A. Parent Magazine, this mega-festival will feature rescued animal encounters, celebrity guests, eco-friendly games and rides, environmental exhibits, student performances, face-painting, tons of food vendors, and more special surprises.

Founded in 1997, STAR Eco Station is dedicated to saving the lives of endangered exotic wildlife and creating a new generation of environmentalists who are committed to protecting Planet Earth. All proceeds from Children’s Earth Day will go directly towards the care of our rescued animals.

This year, be sure to check out the following:

The Born in China booth

This booth will feature movie ticket giveaways, free promo items and a 3D interactive photo booth for the upcoming Disneynature documentary Born in China (in theaters April 21).

Wolves from Project Wildsong

Project Wildsong is a non-profit with a mission is to dispel the myths and misconceptions concerning wolves and native, North American wildlife. Through education, collaboration, and conservation, they raise awareness and inspire coexistence. Meet wolves from Game of Thrones!

Star Eco Station Tours

Hands on lessons in ecology and environmentalism through breathtaking encounters with exotic birds, reptiles, mammals and ocean life in a tropical jungle setting. Discounted tours offered.

Butterfly Garden and Bee exhibit

I don’t have any information on this, but it’s supposed to be awesome and it’s from Jean’s Butterfly Garden.

Food Vendors

Yummy food vendors. Meat-free event. Plenty of options. Did someone say “funnel cake”?

The Green Truck
Funky Chef
Lion King Funnel Cake
Pupusas Karen
Nolin Roasted Corn

Eco-friendly rides and games, meet celebrities, a costume contest, and more!

Check out the video below for a quick look at last year’s event and see the website for a list of celebrity guests!

STAR Eco Station’s 17th Annual Children’s Earth Day

website: www.childrensearthday.org

Star Eco Station Website: www.ecostation.org

Date: Sunday, April 2nd, 2017

Location: STAR Eco Station-  10101 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Free Admission

Tickets available for purchase for rides, STAR Eco Station tour, etc.