by Sandy Wine

The event is FREE of charge and will host 20 vendors representing local non-profits, businesses, and clubs that involve our kids in fun and educational activities with a focus on environmental stewardship.

Park your car and jump on the Jacksonville historic trolley at the Phoodery’s downtown parking lot and head out to Blue Heron Park to celebrate Earth Day.

Robert Coffan, known for Save the Phoenix Wetlands and Southern Oregon Monarch Advocates, will be our MC, welcoming us to start the day.

Check out the nurseries selling Oregon native plants, stop by the Rogue Credit Union booth for kid games and eco-friendly giveaways, including 325 kid school lunch bags. Explore the Phoenix Library’s DART van to catch a look at some of the resources and technology our library has to offer and meet “Flora”, the Farm Bistro Bus, a mobile educational kitchen and greenhouse.

If you bring…