In the early 1960’s, environmental issues were not the front running conversation with any political leader.  In 1963, Senator Gaylord Nelson asked President John F. Kennedy to go on a conservation tour with him.  The President agreed, but no new changes occurred with the environment until Nelson came up with a new idea in 1969.  The Senator invited people throughout the country to participate in a demonstration on April 22, 1970.  He hoped to raise awareness of the need to protect our environment.  The day was billed as “Earth Day” and was a huge success.  Today, many areas across the country acknowledge “Earth Day” with celebrations and festivals.

The Mariposa County Composting Facility is inviting the public to come and celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 26th from 10 am until 4 pm.  Come and enjoy a special waste reduction themed day.  There will be displays, door prizes, an art show put on by students, and activities for the children.  The art show centers around the importance of waste managements “4Rs” (reduce, reuse, recycle and re-buy).
 
While at the Composting Facility, you can take a tour and learn more about recycling and experience how everyday trash is converted to help save our earth. 

Local artists Lorna Pollock and Scott McGrath will dazzle you as they convert trash into art.  Pollock will be making a life size tin can man out of materials collected from the recycling center.  Scott McGrath will create a sculpture out of metal which will be raffled off at the end of the day.
 
So gather the kids and head out on an educational adventure.  Everyone is sure to learn and experience something new.