SANTA ANA, CA — (Marketwire) — 08/31/11 —
Discovery Science Center (DSC) will host the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of its newest exhibit: on Thursday, September 1, 2011. DSC and OC Waste and Recycling have partnered to bring a state-of-the-art, environmentally themed, eco-friendly exhibit to Orange County. Eco Challenge is an interactive exhibit area that combines elements of OC Waste and Recycling–s mission to protect the environment and promote recycling with Discovery Science Center–s ability to merge learning with fun.
Eco Challenge features three hands-on, interactive exhibit areas. First, visitors will master the skills of a green super hero in the by learning to become an eco-friendly shopper. Then, interactive activities inside the reveal the importance of identifying and properly disposing of household hazardous waste. Finally, visitors will get the dirt on trash in the activity and learn how to be wise about sorting their trash to maximize resources and minimize the amount of recyclable materials going to the landfill. Throughout these challenges, members of the Eco Crew offer guidance at each decision point and serve as role models for visitors of all ages.
Joe Adams, President and CEO, Discovery Science Center
The Honorable Bill Campbell, 3 District Supervisor, County of Orange
The Honorable Janet Nguyen, 1 District Supervisor, County of Orange
Dan Bolar, Chairman, Discovery Science Center
Thursday, September 1, 2011
8:30 a.m. — Registration Opens/Breakfast Reception begins
9:30 a.m. — Ribbon Cutting Program Begins
Speakers: Joe Adams, Supervisor Bill Campbell, Supervisor Janet Nguyen, Dan Bolar
9:50 a.m. — Ribbon Cutting/Photo Op
10-11:30 a.m. — Private Tours of Eco Challenge Exhibit
Discovery Science Center
2500 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Media interested in attending the Discovery Science Center Eco Challenge Exhibit Grand Opening should contact Dan Nasitka at or (714) 913-5018.
OC Waste & Recycling manages one of the nation–s premiere solid waste disposal systems serving residents and businesses. On behalf of 34 cities and over three million residents, OC Waste & Recycling operates a network of three active landfills and four household hazardous waste collection centers.
Imaginations run wild through more than 100 hands-on exhibits at Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana. Become an eco-superhero, stand under a real rocket engine and walk through the body of an Argentinosaurus! Traveling exhibits throughout the year ensure that there is always something new to discover. Open daily 10am – 5pm. For further information call us at (714) 542-CUBE or visit us online at .
CONTACT:
Dan Nasitka
Manager of Public & Community Relations
(714) 913-5018