Love Thy Earth

San Luis Obispo county is breathtaking with such an array of settings. If you want a rural feel with hot summers, then Paso Robles is for you! If you want coastal views and nice foggy days, then Morro Bay will suit you well. San Luis Obispo, the city, offers a bit of night life, lots of college students, and the real feel of a nice green college town. While the Five Cities area offers mostly beautiful sunny weather and various beaches to choose from. It's no wonder that San Luis Obispo County recognizes and appreciates its ties to nature.
This year Earth Day falls on Thursday, April 22, 2010 and San Luis Obispo county has many activities planned.

Earth Day SLO 2010

Earth day festivities will take place at Mission Plaza on Saturday, April 24th, 2010. There will be over 100 exhibits, food booths, kid's activities, green car show, recycle exhibit, entertainment, workshops, and a children's parade. Emphasis will be on "Putting Your Green Footprint Forward," which is a movement starting on Earth Day and lasts through June 2010. You will make your pledge to be green and earth conscious, but if you can't make it to the Earth Day celebration, you can still pledge through June. If you would like to be a sponsor, have a booth, volunteer, or donate an item to the raffle send an email to: earthdayslo@gmail.com or call (805) 544-8529

(Information obtained from: earthdayalliance.com/2010/03/earth-day-slo-2010/)

Spring Break Earth Day Camp

Starting Monday, April 5th, 2010 and running through Friday, April 9th, 2010 from 7:30am to 5:30pm every day, Rancho El Chorro Outdoor School will offer a special Spring Break Camp with an emphasis on Earth Day. To celebrate Earth Day's 40th anniversary, children in grades 1-8 will get to learn about nature in a beautiful outdoor setting. They will participate in activities that include: gardening, bird watching, plants, and marine life. They will also get the opportunity to hike along the creek, in the forest, and near the pond. They will get the chance to learn about alternative energy and Native Americans.

For more information, go to: www.ranchoelchorro.org/earth_day.htm

(Information obtained from: www.ranchoelchorro.org/earth_day.htm)

Earth Day 5K and Kid's Run

Sunday, April 25th, 2010 at 10am at Laguna Lake Park (Madonna Rd. & Dalidio Rd.) This eco-friendly event takes place on the beautiful Laguna Lake park trails. You can run the full 3 mile route, a 1 mile route or take the 1/2 mile course with the kids!
There will be awards given in all age categories. Bring your gently used shoes for the "Soles 4 Souls" cause. Also bring recyclables - no hazardous waste, please!

Be sure to register by: April 21st, 2010

To register online with credit card, visit:
http://www.active.com/register/index.cfm?EVENT_ID=1836102&CHECKSSO=0

(Information obtained from http://www.active.com/running/san-luis-obispo-ca/earth-day-5k-and-kids-runs-2010)

Earth Day Food & Wine Festival Weekend

Organized by the Central Coast Vineyard Team, the Earth Day Food & Wine Festival spans the entire weekend before Earth Day, starting Friday, April 16th through Sunday, April 18th, 2010. The festival will celebrate award-winning sustainably produced food and wine grown on the Central Coast. Saturday, April 17th will be the feature event and it will include barrel tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music, and vineyard tours.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit: http://www.earthdayfoodandwine.com/tickets/

(Information obtained from: http://www.earthdayfoodandwine.com)

Party for the Planet

Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero is having a party for Earth - Everybody's favorite planet! The party is on Saturday, April 24th and will include information on how to protect and preserve the earth with environmental, wildlife, and conservation organizations. There will be a recycle raffle, games, crafts, and enrichment talks.

For more information call: 805-470-3172 or visit: www.charlespaddockzoo.org

(Information obtained from: April 2010 Central Coast Family News, Page 19 - "Around Town")

Earth Day Book-making Workshop: Kindergarten - 12th Grade

On Saturday, April 24th, 2010, Los Osos Library (2075 Palisades Ave.) will be inviting students from grades K-12 to help make a book dedicated to the earth. Each visitor will have a chance to create a page in the 2010 Library Earth Book. For More Information call: 805-528-1862

(Information obtained from: April 2010 Central Coast Family News, Page 19 - "Around Town")