In an area such as Tahoe with a unique ecosystem and an thin line between natures door and the front porch, It is only fitting that the earth day celebration is one to be experienced. The Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival is a non-profit festival run by volunteers and shared by the public. Focused on educating the public on how to maintain and preserve the beautiful environment we share, both locally and globally. Events this year will focus on Zero Waste and being Carbon Neutral.

The Tahoe Truckee Earth Day festival is one of the largest environmental education events, and whether you are a visitor or a local, it’s a great opportunity to learn about the issues we face today and what can be done for the future. Increasing awareness of things like the decreasing clarity of Lake Tahoe, why it’s happening and what can be done so that future generations will be able to enjoy a crystal clear lake as we have. Finding new ways to be environmentally friendly around the house and Learning about steps you can take to make a smaller impact on the earth.

On April 19th, the film festival at the Olympic Village Lodge, Squaw Valley, will begin by screening selected films about global climate change, water and energy conservation, and other topics from the Wild and Scenic Environmental film festival. Shows begin at 7pm on Thursday and Friday. The Village at Squaw Valley will provide the picturesque backdrop for the main events on Sat. April 21st, and include live music from the band Drop Theory, a “trash-ion” fashion show, a raffle, and an assortment of environmental activities and vendors. The Tahoe area has a sense of community that is unparalleled and this is an opportunity to come together and make a difference whether you are from here, or not, you can appreciate the beauty that is all around. The Tahoe Truckee Earth Day is the celebration of that appreciation and dedication.

From 9am- 2pm a collection site will be open for e-waste, old tires and alkaline batteries. For examples of accepted e-waste items please log on to the earth day website Tahoetruckeeearthday.com.
The event on Saturday is free and open to the public. The Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART) will offer free transportation to and from the event. To get involved with Earth Day events visit the link. Vendor, sponsor, and volunteer opportunities are available as well as T-Shirts to show your support.