In 1990, on the 20th anniversary of the first Earth Day, local grassroots activists joined with city and county agencies to coordinate the first Earth Day celebration in San Luis Obispo County.  Under the guidance of the Earth Day Alliance, Inc., this tradition has continued locally for 20 years.

This year, marks the 40th anniversary of the first teach-ins and actions that took place on April 22, 1970, and in which over 20 million Americans participated.

In San Luis Obispo County we will honoring the 20th local and 40th national day of awareness and action at a free Earth Day Faire/Fest on Saturday, April 24.

In recognition of this landmark year and the need for urgent attention and action on the environmental front, the Earth Day Alliance is asking cities, groups and individuals to join the ”put your green foot forward” campaign.

Join with us in the major Earth Day fair or hold an event of your own. In some way, during the months of March, April and May raise awareness of green programs, actions, or accomplishments. This is a great time to initiate a new program.

We invite you to join us.  Sponsorship details and vendor applications will be available on January 21.

For volunteer opportunities or to make a tax-deductible donation of cash or item for the drawing call (805) 544-8529 or send an email to: earthdayslo@gmail.com.

The 2010 Green Living Expo is cosponsored by Information Press.