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EARTH DAY ALL STAR BAND Line Up Announced - featuring musicians from Jefferson Starship. Big Brother and the Holding Company, Quicksilver, Bonnie Raitt Band and MORE... |
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CONGRESSIONAL
CANDIDATES FORUM!
Earth Day Marin will partner with League of Women Voters to present a nonpartisan Congressional Candidates Forum on the Environment.
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ZULU SPEAR
with GIDEON BENDILE
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Iconic world music dance band ZULU SPEAR (ZSB) performs Afro-beat and roots music.
These BAMMY-winners with a past top 10 World Music Album have shared the stage with artists including Ladysmith Black Mombazo, The Neville Brothers, and many more.
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photo by Jedrzej Borowczyk
sponsored by Dhana EcoKids
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DR. SCOTT SAMPSON
Dinosaur Paleontologist and Science Communicator Scott D. Sampson ("Dr. Scott the Paleontologist"), host of the hit PBS KIDS series, Dinosaur Train."
Dr. Scott's book: Dinosaur Odyssey: Fossil Threads in the Web of Life (University of California Press, 2009)
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Read the Champion Chef
Local Foods Challenge
PRESS RELEASE.
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CHAMPION CHEF
LOCAL FOODS CHALLENGE
Sponsored by Whole Foods Market: Knives will flash as two stellar chefs compete for eco-nonprofits using local foods and sustainable fish: FRANCESCO TORRE of Sausalito's FISH will compete for Sea Stewards and MASSIMO COVELLO of PER TE, which will open in Larkspur later this year and formerly of Piazza D'Angelo will champion MARIN ORGANIC.
Judges include award-winning
food journalist Stett Holbrook
(Editor, Metro/Boheman,
writing in Saveur, SF Chronicle,
LA Times) of PBS documentary
project Food Forward. Here is
a link of the video to preview.
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ANDREW MELLEN, Author of Unstuff Your Life - has been described as "the most organized man in America."
Join Andrew for his interactive workshop at Earth Day Marin. Say goodbye to clutter, paralysis and guilt once and for all in this fast-paced, engaging workshop!
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CHAN KAHAL DANCE TROUPE
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Vibrant Mayan dance troupe CHAN KAHAL
Chan Kahal is an arts and cultural association that promotes the preservation and visibility of the Mayan culture and traditions as well as encourage community involvement among residents of the Canal neighborhood in San Rafael, California.
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This book is ridiculously good, a stunner...What a rare thing…a masterpiece where there has never been one before."
- Paul Hawken, Green Entrepreneur and Author |
URBAN HOMESTEADING DESIGN LABwith Urban Homesteading
co-author, RACHEL KAPLAN
Eager to start homesteading in your urban or suburban lot? Wondering how to fit anything into the small space you have? How to begin?
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Tara Coyote of Studio Equilibria will teach GYROKINESIS class. Gyrokinesis is a moving, flowing exercise system which incorporates many key principles of yoga, dance, gymnastics and tai-chi.
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photo by Robert Vente |
DAVID McGUIRE, Founder of the Ocean Conservation non profit Sea Stewards and Director of the Shark Programs and Got Mercury Programs of Turtle island Restoration Project and winner of the Pacific Sun-Circle Bank "Heros of Marin Environmental Stewardship Award" will be interviewed by legendary environmental reporter JERRY KAY of Earth News.
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Hands on Earthen Building with LIVING EARTH STRUCTURES
Miguel Elliott shares his skills in cob building in a hand-ons workshop.
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HUNTER LOVINS
was named as a Time magazine “Hero for the Planet” in 2000, and a Newsweek “Green Business Icon” in 2009.
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HUNTER LOVINS - the dynamic co-author of Natural Capitalism (1999) and Climate Capitalism (2011).
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| TONS OF FUN FOR THE KIDS |
CONSTANCE WASHBURN
Director of Community Outreach for MALT
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
will moderate the panel.
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Sustainability Panel Discussion -
Sustainable Local Foodo and Farms for a Healthy Future!
Sustainable Agriculture for the Future, a panel discussion including farmers, activists, and food pioneers in Marin County discussing topics including Community Supported Agriculture, expanding access to organics and local foods, GMOs, farming, land stewardship and more.
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Gus Conde is host of bilingual radio show Barrio Vibes on KWMR.
Gus Conde ha acogido el programa de radio “Barrio Vibes” por radio comunitario del osete de Marin, (KWMR), desde el principio de la estación en 1999.
Gus will introduce Chan Kahal and MC the Kid Zone in the morning.
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Come see an awesome fashion show by DHANA EcoKIDS
DHANA EcoKIDS will be modeling the latest Spring/Summer Wearin’ the World collection at Earth Day Marin – showing that style with pizzazz can be truly sustainable fashion. Dhana EcoKids Apparel empowers the savvy global kid. Inspired by nature, created by artists, one season at a time.
Sustainable. Organic. Fair Trade. Wearable Art. |
DAWN WEISZ
Director of Marin Clean Energy
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Sustainability Advocate and Marin Clean Energy (MCE) Director Dawn Weisz will speak about Marin Clean Energy and Sustainability!
Dawn Weisz is the Executive Officer for the Marin Energy Authority. Ms. Weisz coordinated efforts to explore and launch the Marin Clean Energy program which is the first operational Community Choice Aggregation program in California.
Every Marin resident should know what Marin Clean Energy is and how it relates to you - don't miss this talk!
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LET'S GO GREEN! |
Families - don't miss the hilarious antics, foot-tapping music and behavior changing lyrics of LET'S GO GREEN! From San Rafael, one of the best green acts for kids anywhere!
Come prepared to play, learn & shop with the best businesses, organizations, artisans & innovators and join them to build a greener future! MORE...
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FAMILIIES FOR CLEAN AIR PANEL!
Improving our Air Quality:
Personal choices, Public benefits!
A forum with representative
from the EPA, the Marin Bicycle Coalition, Smoke Free Marin, and Families for Clean Air
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Sustainable Agriculture for the Future Panel Discussion
Topics include Community Supported Agriculture, expanding access to organics and local foods, GMOs, farming, land stewardship and more.
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TIM CAIN
The Mick Jagger of the Milk and Cookies set. Tim Cain produces award winning childrens tapes and cds, tours nationally, and was a founding member of the 'Sons of Champlin'.
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GREEN CAREERS PANEL
with The Green MBA Program
12.00 Noon @ the Workshops Area
Dominican University's GreenMBA is an engaged learning community.
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photo by William Ross
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• Eco-Puppet Shows & Performances by
NEST GENERATION
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GATHERING THYME DEMONSTRATIONS
Herbal Salve Making Demonstration and Herbs 101
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visit MARIN COUNTY BICYCLE COALITION'S booth to make a delicious smoothie with pure bicycle power! |
• Storytelling & activities from Museum of the American Indian
• Bilingual kids activities led by the REVIVIR LA CULTURA PROJECT of
SAN GERONIMO VALLEY
COMMUNITY CENTER!
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MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT in celebration of their centential presents their popular athletic water challenge:
The Long Haul Relay Race
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| EARTH DAY MORNING |
LOCAL FOOD CHALLENGE |
 
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Volunteer in Nature
Volunteer at the Festival
Show up between 8 AM - 8 PM
to Volunteer!
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Champion Chef Local Foods Challenge sponsored by Whole Foods – Francesco Torre of FISH competing for Sea Stewards vs. Massimo Covello formerly of Piazza D’Angelo and of Per Te, opening later this year in Larkspur, competing for Marin Organic.
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The Bicycle Works
and
Marin County Bicycle Coalition
For those leaving from southern Marin you can meet our ride at exactly 10:45 at the 4th street Plaza in front of Arizmendi Bakery. We will go at a slow and easy pace. |
Bike to the Festival
THE BICYCLE WORKS will be leading a Superhero Community Service Bike Ride to Earth Day Marin at the Civic Center fairgrounds. We will be meeting at the Bicycle Works at 10:00am and Leaving Promptly at 10:30am.
Bring your cool bikes, silly super hero costumes, and your super powers for a fun ride from San Anselmo to Terra Linda via San Rafael.
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Click here for the Rustic Bakery Festival Menu |
| TEENSPOT |
ENTICING, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD |
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Don't miss the Teen Stage presented by San Geronimo Valley Community Center & students from Drake High School
Teen Stage
Teen Stage Auditions
Volunteer for TeenSpot
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Delicious Organic Taqueria concessions by Good Earth Natural Foods.
Meet the SunFed Cowboys in the crowd offering samples of Good Earth's Picadillo tacos. |
Rustic Bakery Goods
Vegan & Raw food and beverages from Lydia’s Lovin’ Foods
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