Lead photo of SV water warriors memorial painting, Senior Center, commissioned by Drue Bale Trust
Earth Day’s 55th annual worldwide celebration will be honored at Peace Park, 690 Quartz Ave., Sandy Valley, Nevada (an hour south of Las Vegas) from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22.
This year’s theme is seed swap.
Bring seeds, sprouts, cuttings, small planting pots, spare garden tools, surprises, to trade with others. Earth worms are especially welcome. Everyone will receive hearty, drought tolerant, Moringa Tree seeds as well as trades.
Enjoy a five-minute guided walk around park memorial-pavers while remembering elders who did remarkable services here. Enjoy art viewing, acoustic sing-along, storytelling, games and more.
Benches, bathrooms, bubbler and shade are available, suggest bring stadium-pad or lawn chair. Everyone is encouraged to bring their lunch.
Sandy Valley Nevada Earth Day: Decade of Micro*Fests” was founded in memory of Sandy Valley developers Richard and Drue Bale by resident Marianne Donnelly. It is an all-volunteer effort.
Earth Day was established in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson and Denis Hayes to bolster public consciousness about air and water pollution. Millions participated worldwide resulting in establishing the Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Air, Clean Water and other acts, to preserve our precious resources.
The event is open to all ages and will be held rain or shine. For more info, call 702-723-0085.
Debbie Hall is a writer, editor, content provider and broadcaster. She has called Southern Nevada home since 1978 and has been honored to attend and report on the changes in Las Vegas and surrounding areas. She continues to tell the story of Southern Nevada for generations to come.
