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Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 11:00am to 2:00pm, in Downtown Hollister

San Benito County, CA, April 10, 2023 (Release Date) — This year’s Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 22nd, from 11:00am until 2:00pm, in Downtown Hollister, 649 San Benito Street. The event is free, inclusive, family-friendly, and open to everyone. You can expect over 30+ 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:

• 30+ booths offering environmental programs, resources, and fun, interactive activities for all ages
• Live screening of El Teatro Campesino’s humorous ¡Basta Basura! performance
• Special Performance by Ha ' a Hula / Te Reva O Te Manu
• Recology Art Poster Contest gallery viewing. Winners to be announced at 1:15pm
• 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’s license is required 
• Safe disposal of unused or expired medications and sharps. Sharps and needles must be in approved puncture proof containers. Controlled substances will not be accepted at this event
• Safe disposal of household batteries. Lead acid batteries will not be accepted at this event
• Used Motor Oil Recycling DIY kits and resources to safely dispose of your motor oil in San Benito County. Motor oil and motor oil filters will not be accepted at this event
• Bilingual Storytime by San Benito County Free Library at 11:15am
• Used book sale by Certified California Green Business Farmhouse Café

We are proud to partner with the Hollister Downtown Association (HDA) on this year’s Earth Day Celebration. The HDA’s annual Downtown Spring Clean-up which is to occur from 8:30am to 11:30am will precede the Earth Day Celebration. The Downtown Spring Clean-up is a community supported cleanup of downtown Hollister, including pulling weeds, planting, scrubbing and painting. The HDA is seeking volunteers to help beautify downtown Hollister. Groups are welcome. For more information or to participate in this cleanup call 831-696-8406 or email [email protected]

Saturday, April 22, 2023 marks the 53rd Anniversary of Earth Day, marking 53 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. When we Invest In Our Planet together, we are supporting healthy, happy, and wealthy communities worldwide. 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 22nd and taking advantage of all the free resources, tools, and various programs that will be offered from 11:00am to 2:00pm. For event inquires please email [email protected] or call 831-636-4110.
 
About San Benito County Integrated Waste Management
The San Benito County Integrated Waste Management (SBCIWM) Regional Agency administers recycling and waste reduction programs to meet CalRecycle waste mandates, to protect public health and to increase sustainability for its Regional Agency Members that include the Cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista and the County of San Benito.  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.