Rain Showers to Water Towers

From Patty Ogle, Event Coordinator: First, I would like to thank everyone for their participation. I hope you have all recovered nicely. Please thank your volunteers for me as well. Everyone seemed organized and well staffed this year, making this year’s festival another success.

I have included some numbers from activities. I would be interested if anyone else kept a tally. I also have photos if you need them for supervisors, reports, etc.

Incredible Journey bracelets made - 269
Homes located on Watershed Map - 225
Completed cards /prizes give out - 200
Earth Day organizers crowd estimate 800 - 1000

We did receive a $1000 grant from KACEE. We will be using the money to cover our new permanent signage and banners, prizes, advertising, etc for this year. We will use the remainder to order more prizes for next year. We gave away 200 sports sacks in less than 2 hours! I would love to have more prizes next year, which costs more – so as you plan your budgets for next year, please consider a small amount to help with this expense.

As always, I welcome any feedback – good or bad. We want the festival to grow and improve each year, so feel free to send your suggestions. Thank you again – I’ll be in touch for next year!

Patty Ogle Stormwater Quality Technician | pogle@ci.lawrence.ks.us
Public Works Department - City of Lawrence, KS
PO Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044
office 785-832-3136 fax 785-832-3398