Media Contact Only:  MosesAlexander Greene, (202) 673-7684

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will hold “Earth Day at Turkey Thicket” on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at the Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE.  The event, a partnership with the Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Urban Forestry Administration (UFA), kicks off at 3:30 pm and includes youth participants from the Turkey Thicket After-School Enrichment Program planting ten pine trees and one magnolia tree. The tree planting exercise is the culminating activity for the youth who have engaged in environmental education awareness activities throughout the year.

WHEN: 
Tuesday, April 22, 3:30 pm  - 4:30 pm

WHERE:
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE

VISUALS AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

• District youth from the Turkey Thicket After-School Enrichment Program

• Stephen Makle, Camping Manager, Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)

• Representatives from DDOT Urban Forestry Administration (DDOT UFA)