The theme for this year’s Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival is “One World,” calling for solidarity in the fight against global warming
Everyone is invited to the 2016 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival at Alameda Park, on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year’s event is themed “One World,” underscoring the reality that we must work together as individuals, communities, and nations to keep global warming well below two degrees.
Leading scientists say climate change above the two-degree mark will have seriously detrimental effects on the human population. This includes severe droughts and heat waves leading to food shortages, and raised sea levels that will cause mass migrations of people whose homes will be covered in water.
The festival is free to attend and includes a variety of highlights:
• Free Bike Valet with complimentary bike tune-ups and secure all-day parking.
• Annual Green Car Show featuring the largest collection of efficient and alternative fueled vehicles on the West Coast.
• The Homegrown Roots zone connecting attendees with local farmers, food and beverage artisans, and organizations working to promote sustainable food on the Central Coast.
• Two full days of music on the Main Stage, as well as expert speakers on three mini-stages.
• Food Court with local, sustainable, and organic menus, clearly labeled for preferences such as vegan, vegetarian, paleo, and more.
• Beer & Wine Garden with local brews and vintages, located in the middle of the festival within clear sight of the Main Stage.
• Kids Corner with presentations by Snook the Eco-Sloth, arts & crafts, musical performances, storytelling, face painting, and eco-activities, along with a Family Passport that leads kids through fun educational activities throughout the park.
• Public Square with opportunities to speak one-on-one with public officials.
• Sports and Recreation zone where attendees can take part in fitness activities including a climbing wall, and discover regional businesses advocating healthy, eco-friendly lifestyles.
• Celebrity appearances including stage appearances in recent years by activist Van Jones, scientist and TV host Bill Nye, director James Cameron, actress Daryl Hannah, and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk – all of whom were awarded the annual Environmental Hero Award.
For more information about the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival, visit www.SBEarthDay.org, email info@cecmail.org or call 805-963-0583 ext. 100.
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