Earth Day

The 9th Annual Earth Day at the J in 2020 was POSTPONED due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Co-sponsored by Indianapolis Power & Light Company and Citizens Energy Group, the event features 45 organizations and 60 interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities to educate and inform attendees about many Earth Day topics.

A core Jewish value is tikkun olam, Hebrew for repairing the earth or making the world a better place. It is a natural fit for the JCC to celebrate this day as a signature event for the organization and the Indianapolis community.

More than 6,000 people of all backgrounds and faith are expected to attend, to participate and to have fun. The event is FREE. 

 

 

Green Car Show presented by Tom Wood Automotive  
The Green Car Show will feature the all-new Audi e-tron, the Nissan LEAF (electric), the Porsche Taycan Turbo S Sedan, Jaguar I-PACE EV400 SE, Range Rover Sport HSE PHEV SUV, Volvo XC60 Hybrid, and the Volvo XC90. Owners of the vehicles will be on hand at the Owners’ Corner. Why go GREEN? Come find out! 

Beer, Wine and Cider Stations  
In addition to an assortment of Indy’s best food trucks and entertainment, those 21 and older will be able to enjoy the beer, wine and cider stations, including selections from Ash & Elm Cider!

 

 

Volunteer

Sign up to volunteer at Earth Day at the J! Help with setup, J Café food prep, raffle, clean-up and more.

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2020 Exhibitors

Current as of Mar 10, 2020.

The exhibitors and activities in 2020 are listed below. 

NEW	EXHIBITOR	ACTIVITY
	Anchor Health Chiropractic	Receive nerve assessment with NASA technology
	Adamah Committee	TBA
NEW	Arts for Learning	Create an environmentally focused art activity with an artist!
	Chabad Center for Jewish Life	TBA
	Citizens Climate Lobby	Learn about the proposed federal Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act
	CLEAResult	Learn about residential energy efficiency.
	Congregation Beth-El Zedeck	Shred colorful paper, learn how to use it for packaging and take it home in a reusable tote!
	Congregation Beth Shalom	Plant a seed and decorate bookmarks.
	Congregation Shaarey Tefilla	TBA
	Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America	TBA
	Elders Climate Action	TBA
	Enviro Safe Straw	Eco items that reduce/replace single-use plastic
	eScrap Inc.**	Learn to Reuse and Recycle technology! Recycle old cell phones!
	Gen3Bio, Inc.	Go fishing in a toy pond!
	Girl Scouts of Central Indiana	"It's Your Planet - Love It!"
	Global Gifts	Home decor, toys, jewelry, etc.
NEW	Greening the Jewish Community Campus	TBA
	Gutter Helmet of Central Indiana	Gutter Helmet, Helmet Heat, gutter protection, gutters, downspouts
	Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis - Sustainability Stewards	Learn how to re-purpose items and how to create jewelry from orange peels!
	Holliday Park Nature Center	Learn about Indiana's endangered species, meet and touch an eastern box turtle, and create a turtle craft!
	Hooverwood	TBA
	Hooverwood Guild	Confetti seed packet giveaway!
	Indiana Department of Environmental Management	Environmental Prize Wheel
	Indiana Jewish Discovery Center	Learn about the Indiana Jewish Discovery Center!
NEW	Indianapolis Art Center	Make a 'Going Green' button!
	Indianapolis Public Library	Bookmobile
	JCC Membership	TBA
	JCC Youth Athletics	Participate in an obstacle course! Learn about the Youth Athletic Programs at the J.
	Jewish Community Library	Paper bag kites
	Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis	JFGI engagement table with PJ Library and Shalom Indy.
	J-Serve	Tours of the new campus compost system
	Keep Indianapolis Beautiful	Litter Toss! Use a litter grabber to toss pieces of trash into buckets.
NEW	Kheprw Institute	TBA
	LeafFilter	Gutter protection display
	LivSpaLife	Organic skin care
	Marian University	TBA
	Market Wagon
	Natural Awakenings Indy	Pick up a copy of the latest edition of Natural Awakenings Indy!
NEW	People for Urban Progress	Upcycled totes, wallets and travel accessories
	Purdue Extension Marion City	Make a Ladybug with egg cartons
		Protecting Pollinators Game
		Make a Mini-Greenhouse with 2-liter bottles
		How to Make Compost at Home - it's easy!
NEW	Reconnecting to Our Waterways	See a watershed model and receive seed packets, invasive removal guides and coloring books!
	Renewal by Andersen	Custom windows and patio doors
NEW	Salt Sea Float	Learn about this saltwater sensory deprivation tank coming soon to the J!
	Solar United Neighbors of Indiana	See a solar-powered fountain display.
	Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter	Take quizzes on energy efficiency and renewable energy. Participate in a pollinator plant activity!
	Unique Home Solutions	See energy efficient products such as windows, doors, siding, bath, gutters and roofing!
	Zips Dry Cleaning	Eco-friendly same-day dry cleaning

**$10 charge for devices with cathode ray tube, e.g, old style TVs and computer monitors, $20 for any device with refrigeration. No Styrofoam accepted.

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