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April 19, 2022 - San Benito County CA: EARTH DAY CELEBRATION RETURNS! San Benito County’s Earth Day Celebration is back, and this year it’s happening in person – Environmental education, recycling programs, awards, and fun, interactive activities for all ages

Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. at Carl Martin Luck City Library and Park in San Juan Bautista

This year’s Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 23, from 1:00pm until 4:00pm at Carl Martin Luck City Library and Park in San Juan Bautista. The event is free, inclusive, family-friendly, and open to everyone. You can expect over 20+ booths offering environmental programs, resources, and fun, interactive activities for all ages. Together, we're encouraging residents of San Benito County to take good care of the world around us and to develop more sustainable, eco-conscious ways of living. Earth Day Celebration will be an attractive, educational event for anyone looking to participate in the following activities:

• Bilingual Storytime by San Benito County Free Library - 1:15pm
• Compost Workshop by Master Gardener Otis Johnson (Please RSVP at 831-636-4110) - 1:30pm
• Recology Art Poster Contest gallery viewing all event long. Winners to be announced - 2:30pm
• Live music by the Banana Slug String Band - 3:15pm
• Bike Safety Checks and Repairs by Off the Chain Bikes. Bring your bike and helmet. Electric bicycles will also be available for test rides. Driver license is required  
• Safe disposal of unused and expired medications and sharps at the San Benito County Public Health Department and Sheriff Department table all event long. Sharps and needles must be in approved puncture proof containers.
• Used Motor Oil Recycling DIY kits and resources to safely dispose of your motor oil in San Benito County
• 20+ booths offering environmental programs, resources, and fun, interactive activities for all ages

Friday, April 22, 2022, marks the 52^nd Anniversary of Earth Day, marking 52 years of global action towards environmental stewardship through education, policy advocacy, art, and community building. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is Invest In Our Planet. Learn how you can take further environmental action and join the worldwide live celebration at earthday.org.

Don’t miss out on further investing in your local community by attending Earth Day Celebration on April 23^rd and taking advantage of all the free resources, tools, and various programs that will be offered from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. For event inquires please email [email protected] or call 831-636-4110.

About San Benito County Integrated Waste Management
The San Benito Integrated Waste Management (SBCIWM) Regional Agency administers recycling and waste reduction programs to meet CalRecycle waste mandates, protect public health and increase sustainability for its Regional Agency Members that include the Cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista and unincorporated San Benito County.  SBCIWM proudly coordinates comprehensive and cost-effective programs for green business, household hazardous waste, small quantity generators of hazardous waste, safe disposal for medication and sharps, motor oil recycling, and more.