Educational Activity Providers
earthday365 is seeking proposals for Educational Activities many of which will be located in the “Youth Corner” at the St. Louis Earth Day Festival although this is not required. Activities will also be highlighted in the Festival Program, both printed and online. Because a good activity takes an extra amount of time and effort, these booths have reduced fees at or below non-profit fees.
We will have a special focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities, as well as hands-on art activities. Educational Activity providers have the opportunity for exposure to a large audience that cares about sustainability issues for a discounted booth fee.
We are looking for content-rich activities to inform, entertain and inspire festival attendees; exhibits or activities of substance that promote bigger-picture issues beyond your agency/organization; programming that will actively engage, rather than passively inform; and, with a focus on environmental, conservation, and sustainability topics.
Past activities have included: creating musical instruments from re-purposed materials, assisting an artist to create rain barrel murals, learning to set up a campsite and “Leave No Trace” camping ethics, and playing an active game as a wolf pack.
All applicants accepted to participate in the Festival as providers of Educational Activities agree to the general rules and regulations in the online registration, as well as the following:
- All educational activity providers must submit an application for approval; exhibitors must contact event organizers if booth activity plans change significantly from the approved proposal.
- Exhibitors may sell or promote products or services, only if the primary focus of the booth remains on the approved activity. If the educational exhibitor sells anything, the booth registrant is responsible for paying sales tax in compliance with local and state tax law.
- Participation in educational activities offered should be free.
- Organizations are responsible for providing supplies needed for activities.
- Applicants are evaluated independently each year; approval in past years does not guarantee approval in future years.
Educational Activities require an application and approval process. Organizations must submit a short description of the proposed activity with learning objectives. Applications not accepted for the “Educational Activity” designation may register and participate as a regular exhibitor, and are welcome to provide activities within their booth.
Please Note: Every educational activity booth will be required to provide a $100 refundable cleaning deposit. This must be paid with a check that we will return when the ROG supervisor inspects the booth space on Sunday evening.
