In 1990, as the 20th anniversary of the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970 was approaching, EarthDay.org founders, urged cities across the nation to hold an Earth Day event in their town. Answering the call, San Luis Obispo County community members and students held an event at Cuesta College. In 1991, working under the ECOSLO umbrella, the Earth Day Coalition formed and coordinated an annual Earth Day event until 1999.
Committed to coordinate an annual Earth Day event, in 2000, the grassroots group officially registered as Earth Day Alliance, Inc. and received its 501c3 nonprofit status.
Proud to fulfill its mission Earth Day Alliance (EDA) continues to raise awareness, address concerns, showcase solutions and present balanced examples of living for the well being of humans and all life on Earth. Earth Day is a day to celebrate our natural resources.
Earth Day Fair provides an opportunity for businesses, nonprofit, schools, government agencies, churches and individuals to share their environmental message, cause, or product. It is a day to educate, motivate and activate.
San Luis Obispo County Earth Day events take place on April 22nd or the weekend closest to the anniversary of Earth Day, The 2024 Earth Day Fair will take place on April 20 at Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo from 11am to 4pm. All ages are welcome and admission is free.
If you are interested in joining or supporting the Earth Day 2024 team, volunteering before, on or after Earth Day, would like to be added to our mailing list, have an inquiry or suggestion send an email to earthdayslo@gmail.com
Volunteer:. It is through the talents, skills and volunteer hours of San Luis Obispo County residents, students and visitors that this free event is made possible. Beginning in January of each year the EDA Board and volunteers meet to coordinate another San Luis Obispo County Earth Day event. Everyone can be involved in some way.
Funds to produce each annual SLO County Earth Day Fair come from grants, Sponsors, Exhibitor fees, beverage sales and private donations.
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