John Muir Birthday-Earth day Celebration April 18, 2009

John Muir Birthday-Earth Day Celebration

April 18, 2009
10:00am to 4:00pm
John Muir National Historic Site

Free Admission!

Join us for another great John Muir Birthday-Earth Day Celebration at the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, California

Guests will enjoy interactive activities for children and adults, live entertainment, Ranger-guided tours of the historic home and grounds, self-guided tours of the California Native Plant Garden-and much more.

Popular columnist Gary Bogue will speak on Wildfire in the Urban Wilderness. John Muir will celebrate his birthday, as portrayed by National Park Service Ranger Frank Helling, by sharing true tales and his birthday cake with guests. Lunch and beverages will be available for purchase. The celebration is presented by the John Muir Association and the National Park Service.

Please visit the website for more details att www.johnmuirassociation.org or call (925) 229-3857. Heavy rain cancels; call the John Muir Historic Site the day of the event if weather is uncertain: (925) 228-8860.

The John Muir Historic Site is located at 4202 Alhambra Avenue in Martinez, CA. 94553. Park at the Alhambra High School lot (Alhambra Avenue at D Street) or the Martinez Adult Education lot (600 Alhambra Avenue at F Street). Shuttles to the celebration will be available.

Official Website: http://www.johnmuirassociation.org