March 24, 2008

Celebrate Earth Day April 20 at Idelwild Park. Enjoy the entertainment and displays and learn how to clean up your imprint. Fun for all ages and free!

Entertainment
Solar-powered stage powered by Solar Generations:

• Action Sound String Band (Bluegrass)

• Mark Sexton Band (Acoustic Rock)

• Drinking with Clowns (Latin)

• Jahzilla (Reggae)

• Paisley Braincells (Jam Band)

• Guitar Woody (Blues)

• Rich Hammond Blues Band (Blues)

Informative Workshops on "How to Green Up your Home and Office"
• How to Go Solar by Scott Gerz of Solar Generations

• How to Start a Worm Bucket for Composting by Craig Witt of Full Circle Compost

• How to Save Energy and Home Energy Audits by John Toth of John Toth and Assoc.

• How to Save Water by Andy Gepheart of Truckee Meadows Water Authority

• How to Landscape in a Dry Climate by Tom Stille of the River School/ Interpretive
Gardens

• How to Use Public Transportation by Carol Perry of Regional Transportation Authority

Children's Area Activities
Free games, crafts, paper-making, and many other activities!

Sustainable Farmers' Market
Support regional and organic growers!

Booths and Exhibits
Displays by more than 100 local non-profits, state agencies, and businesses in the areas of land conservation, waste, water, renewable energy, green building, environmental education, environmental health, environmental products and services and more.

Free cell phone and car battery recycling
Drop off your old cell phone for free and safe recycling at the Nevada EcoNet booth.
Bring your old car batteries to the Reno High School Parking lot for recycling by Auto Guardian and AAA Nevada, plus free battery testing.

Recycling, Composting and Biodegradable Cups and Utensils provided by Whole Foods Marketplace and New Belgium Brewing Co.

Parking
Parking and a free shuttle service will be available at Reno High School, 395 Booth Street, just around the corner from Idlewild Park.

Bike valet
Free bike valet service by Reno Bike Project for your bike, roller blades, or skateboard to the event and drop them off in front of the California Building.

Everyone who rides their bike receives a free raffle ticket for a New Belgium Brewery bike messenger bag with goodies. Bikes and parts can be donated to the Reno Bike Project at the Bike Valet.

In accordance with City of Reno policy for special events, please leave your pets at home.

For more info on Earth Day celebrations, click here