WESTMINSTER WEST, Vt. — Award-winning environmentalist and master story teller Michael Caduto will present “Energy Rocks” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 at the Westminster West Library. “Energy Rocks” is a powerful, entertaining program for children about renewable energy explored through science and the arts.
Storytelling, music and participatory experiences of today’s energy technologies will engage audiences with the process of transforming the forces of nature into energy for everyday living. The program will feature “kid-powered” demonstrations of wind power, solar energy, and magnetic-electrical power; indigenous tales of sun and wind; Fun Energy Facts quiz show (with prizes); music for all ages to sing along to; cool renewable-powered toys and gadgets; and a demonstration of how to make your own personal power station.
Caduto is known for his entertaining, dynamic presentations of science, storytelling, song and stewardship. His popular books include the “Keepers of the Earth” series, co-authored with Joseph Bruchac, “Earth Tales from Around the World” and “Catch the Wind, Harness the Sun: 22 Super-Charged Science Projects for Kids” (Teacher’s Choice Award). His most recent book is “The Garden of Wisdom: Earth Tales from the Middle East.” His other awards include the Aesop Prize, NAPPA Gold Award, Storytelling World Honor Award, New England Environmental Educator Award and New York State Art & Literary Award. In 1984 he founded P.E.A.C.E — Programs for Environmental Awareness & Cultural Exchange — to promote Earth stewardship and cultural diversity. He has traveled throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East presenting performances, workshops and keynotes to more than 500,000 people. This humorous program is full of facts, activities and special effects that reveal simple ways to harness natural sources for energy and reduce global climate change.
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