Earth Day 2008 is a celebration in Idlewild Park with Acitivities for Kids of All Ages, Food, Refreshment, Music, Dance, Arts, Crafts, Renewable Energy Demonstrations and Informational Workshops.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

10 am - 5 pm

Reno Idlewild Park

Admission is free!

featuring...

Live Entertainment on a Solar Powered Stage powered by Solar Generations of Sierra Pacific Power Corporation:

Action Sound String Band (Bluegrass)
Mark Sexton Band (Acoustic Rock)
Drinking with Clowns (Latin)
Jahzilla (Reggae)
Paisley Braincells (Jam Band)
Guitar Woody (Blues

Informatives Workshops on How to Green Up your Home and Office:
Solar, Home Composting, Energy Audits and Energy Efficiency, Water Conservin and Xeriscaping, Public Transportation and Bicycling.

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 on issues, organizations and products by over 100 local non-profits, state agencies, and businesses.

Free Cell Phone and Car Battery Recycling
Drop off your old cell phone for free and safe recycling in the main tent.
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

Lots of free parking and a free shuttle service will be available at Reno High School, 395 Booth Street, just around the corner from Idlewild Park!

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 Buidling. 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.

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

For Booth Applications, Opportunities for Sponsorship and Volunteering, information for Zero Waste efforts with recycling of cell phones, automotive batteries, and used bicycles,  please visit www.nevadaeconet.org/earthday.html#info

See You at Earth Day 2008!