Five Fun Facts about Project AWAKE andthe Newton Arboretum and Botanical Garden

1. Project AWAKE receives no tax money for the upkeep of the Newton Arboretum and Botanical Garden2. It takes on average $40,000 to maintain the Arboretum and Krumm Center each year.3. Project AWAKE employs one seasonal groundskeeper each year. All other tasks are completed by hardworking volunteers.4. AWAKE stands for “A Winning Answer To A Kept Environment..”5. Over 25,000 people visit the arboretum each year.

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You can learn more about Project AWAKE and the Arboretum at

www.newtonarboretum.com

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5K Fun Run & 2.5K Walk June 22, 2013

All Proceeds will benefit theNewton Arboretum and Botanical Garden

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Registration Form

Waiver (Please read and sign)

Printed Name______________________________

Signed Name______________________________

Date___________

Please send this form and check toProject AWAKE

3000 N 4th Ave ENewton, IA 50208

When signing this waiver, you agree to the following terms:I hereby, in consideration of myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive all rights and claims for damages I may or hereafter have against individuals associated with The Birds and The Bee Run/Walk Event, Project AWAKE, and their agencies for any injuries suffered by me during this event. I certify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved and that I am physically fit to participate in them and have no medical conditions that prevent my participation. I consent to receive medical treatment deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, or illness during this event. I authorize the use of my name and picture to be used in any promotional material associated with the event.

Name_________________________________

Address_______________________________

City____________ State_______ Zip___________

Sex_________ Age On Race Day_______ T-Shirt Size_______

Please mark one of the following options_______5K Runner with T-shirt ($25)_______5K Runner without T-Shirt (15)_______2.5K Walker with T-Shirt ($20)_______2.5K Walker without T-Shirt ($15)

______Total Race Fees

______$5.00 late fee if sent after (June 7, 2013)

______Donation to Project AWAKE

______Total Due (checks may be made to Project AWAKE)

Schedule8:00 AM-8:45 AM Registration and Packet Pickup9:00 AM 5K Fun Run Starts9:10 AM 2.5K Walk Starts10:00 AM Kids Fun Run (ages 10 and below)

Costs5K— $25 per runner with T-shirt $15 per runner without T-shirt2K— $20 per walker with T-shirt $10 per walker without T-shirtKids Run-FREE

A $5.00 late fee will apply if a runner or walker registersafter June 7.

Event Details

Post Race Fun

Newton Arboretum And Botanical GardensThe Arboretum occupies six acres of land in the southeast portion of Agnes Patterson Memorial Park. 185 individual trees and over 150 species of plants cover the grounds. The park is filled with demonstration beds including three annual beds, a mixed perennial bed, an ornamental grass bed, a rose bed, two woody shrub beds, a shade garden, a tulip bed, a hybrid rose bed, a butterfly garden, a water garden, and a native prairie. The park also has a large pond and over 3,000 feet of hard surface trails. Other focal points include the Betty Allen Gazebo, the Smith Garden Arbor, the Swanger Bow Bridge, and numerous sculptures. The Arboretum was developed and is managed by Project AWAKE. Project AWAKE is a 501-(c)(3) public charity, no tax dollars have been used in the development and maintenance of the Arboretum.

Costume Contest-Runners and walkers are encouraged to dress up for this race. Participants may enter a costume contest following the race. Awards will given to participants that look the most like a gardener, a backyard animal, and a flower found in a garden. Finally, the runner wearing the brightest clothes will also receive a prize.

Awards-The overall male and female 5K winners will receive a $50 gift card to a local green house. The top finisher in each age division will receive a medal. The age divisions are: 17 & below, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.