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Earth Day is being celebrated all over the world and on April 22, you can celebrate right here in the valley with Keep Phoenix Beautiful! From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Phoenix locals and valley-wide residents are invited to the 8th Annual Phoenix Festival at Steele Indian School Park. This anticipated Earth Day celebration provides ways to be kind to the earth at a zero-waste event while supporting environmental protection and green living, featuring earth-friendly vendors, music, food and activities for all ages.
“Earth Day is our biggest event of the year and a time when people can come together to celebrate the difference they can make,” says Tom Waldeck, Executive Director of Keep Phoenix Beautiful. “Earth Day isn’t just one day, but every day of the year. This Saturday, Earth Day can provide residents ways to think about the importance of our earth and learn how to make it beautiful – together.”
Nearly 50 exhibitors and vendors including The Arizona Humane Society, Dig It Urban Gardens and Nursery, Native Connection, APS, Republic Services and Local First Arizona will provide attendees information on sustainability and green living, with exciting giveaways all day long! Residents can learn techniques on recycling and gardening through mini-eco demonstrations to apply the spirit of Earth Day to their homes and lives throughout the year. Attendees won’t want to miss The Coca-Cola Rain Barrel Collection Class + Kit Giveaway! Learn techniques on collecting rainwater and receive a free rain barrel to get started. Only 100 barrels will be available. Plus, kids can enjoy green-focused garden activities to learn the importance of taking care of planet earth!
To stay in the spirit of sustainability, attendees are encouraged to take alternative modes of transportation to the festival. The 8th Annual Earth Day Festival will be located at Steele Indian School Park, just off the light rail and near a Grid Bike station at Indian School and Central Avenue. This event will also be a zero-waste event, with all recyclable and compostable products from participating food truck vendors.
The 8th Annual Earth Day Festival is proudly sponsored by Republic Services, APS, Batteries & Bulbs, Westec Recyclers, the Coca-Cola Foundation and Natural Awakenings, who value keeping the earth green and sustainable for generations to come. To learn more about the event, please visit earthdayphoenix.org.
If You Go:
What: Keep Phoenix Beautiful Presents the 8th Annual Earth Day Festival
When: Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Steele Indian School Park, 300 E Indian School Rd.
Images courtesy of Keep Phoenix Beautiful.
